US Government Review

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Federalism
• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

The first 10 Amendments are called...

• The Amendments. 
• The Bill of Rights
• Laws
• Important Information

Who is the leader of the executive branch and considered the leader of the US?

• President
• Prime Minister
• Dictator
• Chief of Staff

_______ is divided into two sections: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• The Bill of Rights

• The White House

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

Which TWO statements describe the Executive Branch?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Decides what laws mean

• Establishes taxes

• Interprets if laws are fair

• Commands the armed forces

Which TWO statements describe the Judicial Branch?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Decides what laws mean

• Makes laws

• Interprets if laws are fair

• Commands the armed forces