U.S. Government Branches Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. Government is represented by the building with the dome, often associated with Congress?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

Which branch of the U.S. Government is symbolized by the scales of justice?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

What is the building associated with the Executive branch of the U.S. Government?

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Supreme Court Building

• None of the above

How many articles does the United States Constitution contain?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

What do Articles One through Three of the United States Constitution outline?

• The rights of the citizens

• The process of amending the Constitution

• How the federal government is to be set up and how it will function

• The powers of the President

What do the sections within Articles One through Three of the Constitution provide?

• The history of the United States

• Additional details and clarification on how the federal government is to operate

• Information about the judicial system only

• Guidelines for state governments

According to Article I, what does the legislative power of the United States government consist of?

• The President and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The State Legislatures

• The Federal Departments and Agencies

What does the Constitution explain about the members of Congress?

• How they should vote on laws

• How they are elected and organized

• How they are appointed by the President

• How they should interact with foreign governments

Which of the following is NOT a topic explained by the Constitution regarding Congress?

• Congress' duties and responsibilities

• What Congress does NOT have the authority or power to do

• The relationship between Congress and the states

• The specific number of laws Congress must pass each year

According to Article II, what is the basis for determining the number of electors each state has in the Electoral College?

• The number of major cities in each state

• The number of senators and the number of representatives a state has

• The population size of each state

• The geographical size of each state