Three Branches Quiz

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Execute laws

• Make laws

Who has the power to veto bills in the Executive Branch?

• The Secretary of State

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the US government?

• Interprets laws, reviews actions, ensures constitutionality

• Creates new laws

• Manages foreign relations

• Leads the military

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances in the US government?

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure each branch has a role in the governing process.

• To ensure that the judicial branch has ultimate authority

• To give more power to the executive branch

• To eliminate the need for separate branches of government

How does the Separation of Powers prevent one branch from becoming too powerful?

• By eliminating the need for checks and balances between branches

• By allowing each branch to check and balance the powers of the other branches.

• By giving all the power to the executive branch

• By allowing one branch to have complete control over the other branches

What is the name of the two chambers in the Legislative Branch?

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Legislative Assembly and National Assembly

• Congress and Parliament

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Speaker of the House

• Prime Minister

• Governor

• President

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• Magistrate Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

How does the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• Vetoing legislation

• Passing legislation

• Declaring war

• Appointing judges

How does the Judicial Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?

• By interpreting the laws and determining if they are constitutional

• By appointing new judges

• By creating new laws

• By controlling the budget of the Judicial Branch