6th grade UIL Structure and functions of the federal government

What are the three branches of the federal government?

• Legislative, Judicial, Military

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Military

• Executive, Judicial, Military

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

What are the powers of Congress?

• Creating a national budget, appointing Supreme Court justices, negotiating treaties, enforcing laws

• Making laws, declaring war, raising and supporting armies, regulating commerce, and collecting taxes.

• Managing the national parks, controlling the internet, printing money, conducting elections

• Issuing driver's licenses, regulating the stock market, conducting foreign policy, overseeing the military

What is federalism?

• A system of government in which power is held by a single political party

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• A system of government in which power is divided among the people

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority

Which branch of the federal government has the power to interpret laws and the Constitution?

• Administrative branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the federal government?

• To limit the power of the federal government and protect individual rights.

• To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government.

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to ensure accountability.

• To promote cooperation and collaboration between the branches of government.

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• State governments

• Legislative branch

What is the term for the division of power between the federal government and state governments?

• centralism

• unitary system

• federalism

• separation of powers

Which branch of the federal government has the power to approve or reject treaties?

• Legislative branch

• State governments

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

What is the term for the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

• checks and balances

• governmental control

• separation of powers

• division of authority