Understanding Government: A Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making/create laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is the main role of the President of the United States in the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce/carry out laws

• To interpret laws

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

• 2

• 3

• 4

True or False: Most governments create, carry out and interpret laws?

• True

• False

What does the judicial branch of the government do?

• Makes the laws

• Enforces the laws

• Interprets the laws

A social contract is

• an agreement between society and the monarchy

• an agreement between the people and the government.

• a contract with society to sign a paper.

A state is a "sovereign state" if

• A territory can hold elections for their people.

• the country has a king or queen.

• a territory has the ability to rule themselves without interference.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Constitution is

• a set of laws

• a religious text

• a law enforcement agency

What is the term length for a U.S. President?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years