US Government Quiz

How many branches of government are there in the US?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

Which branch of government is responsible for writing and passing federal laws?

• None of the above

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What are the three branches of government in the US?

• Bicameral, Unicameral, and Tricameral

• Federal, State, and Local

• Congress, Senate, and House of Representatives

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Which branch of government has the power to initiate tax laws and spending bills?

• Judicial

• Executive

• None of the above

• Legislative

What are the two houses of the legislative branch called?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Congress and Senate

• Legislative House and Senate House

• House of Representatives and Congress

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 535

• 435

• 100

• 200

How many senators are there from each state?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• At least 21 years old, lived in the US for five years, live in the state they will represent, and appointed by the governor

• At least 35 years old, lived in the US for 14 years, live in the state they will represent, and appointed by the president

• At least 30 years old, lived in the US for nine years, live in the state they will represent, and elected by the people

• At least 25 years old, lived in the US for seven years, live in the state they will represent, and elected by the people

Who is the head of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President of the United States

• Chief Justice

Which house of the legislative branch has the power to approve presidential appointments and treaties?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Congress

• Supreme Court