Branches of American Government Quiz

What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Enforcing laws and overseeing the operation of the government

• Judicial review of laws

• Making new laws

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Speaker of the House

• President of the United States

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Prime Minister of the United States

What is the role of the Legislative Branch in the American government?

• Appointing judges

• Making laws, representing the interests of the people, and checking the power of the other branches of government.

• Managing foreign relations

• Enforcing laws

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 200

• 75

• 50

• 100

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• Magistrate Court

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

What is the term length for a federal judge?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Until retirement age

• For life

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

• Enforce the laws

• Make new laws

• Interpret the laws and ensure they are applied fairly

• Collect taxes

Who appoints federal judges?

• The House of Representatives

• The President of the United States

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Judicial Branch?

• Enforce the laws created by the Executive Branch

• Interpret the Constitution and federal laws, and resolve disputes between states.

• Make new laws for the country

• Handle foreign policy and international relations

Who is the head of the Legislative Branch?

• President of the United States

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• Prime Minister of the United States