Quiz on 3 Branches

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• executive branch

• military branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• administrative branch

• judicial branch

What is the term for the system that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• checks and balances

• centralization

• totalitarianism

• separation of powers

What is the term for the division of powers among the three branches of government?

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Executive order

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

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

• judicial branch

• executive branch

Which branch of government has the power to veto bills?

• judicial branch

• military branch

• executive branch

• legislative branch

Which branch of government has the power to impeach the President?

• Legislative branch

• State governments

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

Which branch of government has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices?

• legislative branch

• state governments

• judicial branch

• executive branch

How long does the president serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 1 year

• 6 years