Branches of U.S. Government Quiz

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Punishing lawbreakers

• Enforcing laws

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 435

• 200

• 100

• 50

Who is responsible for enforcing the laws set forth by Congress?

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• The President

What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Punishing lawbreakers

How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is the purpose of the judicial branch?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Declaring war

How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 435

Who appoints government officials and commands the armed forces?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The Vice President

• The President

What is the main responsibility of the U.S. Congress?

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Punishing lawbreakers

• Making laws