Three Branches of Government Quiz

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• legislative branch

• administrative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• military branch

• judicial branch

• executive branch

• legislative branch

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• administrative branch

• judicial branch

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Execute laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

• Make and pass laws

• Interpret laws

• Adjudicate disputes

• Enforce and administer laws

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

• Interpret and apply the law, and ensure laws are constitutional.

• Make political decisions

• Enforce laws

• Create new laws

What is the concept that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• limited government

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

What is the concept that divides the powers of government among different branches?

• Separation of powers

• Combination of powers

• Distribution of powers

• Centralization of powers

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Military branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

Which branch of government has the power to veto laws?

• executive branch

• military branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch