US Government Quiz

What are the three branches of the US government?

• executive, legislative, and judicial

• military, education, healthcare

• presidential, congressional, local

• federal, state, city

Who is the current President of the United States?

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the US government?

• Appoint the President

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

• Enforce state laws

• Make new laws

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• To establish the framework for the government, protect the rights of the people, and provide a system of checks and balances.

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit the rights of the people

• To create a system of absolute power

What is the Bill of Rights and why is it important?

• The Bill of Rights is a document outlining the responsibilities of the President, and it is important for maintaining law and order.

• The Bill of Rights is a list of financial obligations for citizens, and it is important for maintaining a strong economy.

• The Bill of Rights is a set of rules for the military, and it is important for national security.

• The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee essential rights and civil liberties to the American people.

What is the role of the Congress in the US government?

• To make laws, represent the interests of the people, and provide a system of checks and balances on the other branches of government.

• To enforce the law and interpret the Constitution

• To appoint Supreme Court justices and federal judges

• To declare war and negotiate treaties with foreign countries

What is the Electoral College and how does it work?

• The Electoral College is a university that trains future politicians and government officials.

• The Electoral College is a system where the public directly votes for the President and Vice President.

• The Electoral College is a building where political debates and discussions take place.

• The Electoral College is a group of electors chosen by the state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States. Each state has a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress.

What are the responsibilities of the President?

• Serving as the head of state, commander-in-chief of the military, and chief executive of the federal government.

• Serving as the head of the local police department

• Managing the national parks and wildlife reserves

• Overseeing the operations of the postal service

What is the difference between a senator and a representative?

• Political party they belong to

• Length of their term in office

• Constituency they represent

• Their role in the legislative process

What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

• It declared the 13 American colonies independent from British rule and established the United States as a new nation.

• It declared the end of slavery in the United States

• It was a treaty with France to gain support in the Revolutionary War

• It established the first constitution of the United States