Exploring the Pillars of U.S. Democracy

How many branches are there in the United States government?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main role of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To fund laws

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

What does the Tenth Amendment state about the division of powers between the federal government and the states?

• Only the federal government has power

• Only the states have power

• Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states

• The states have no power

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• Thirteenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To protect individual freedoms and rights

• To establish the federal budget