U.S. Government Quiz

What are the three branches of government?

• federal, state, and local branches

• presidential, parliamentary, and autocratic branches

• military, financial, and educational branches

• executive, legislative, and judicial branches

Answer explanation

The three branches of government are executive, legislative, and judicial branches, which are responsible for the enforcement of laws, making of laws, and interpretation of laws respectively.

What does the word “ratify” mean?

• Formally approve or confirm

• To ignore or overlook

• To modify or change

• To reject or deny

Answer explanation

The word 'ratify' means to formally approve or confirm, which is the correct choice in this context.

What does the Constitution say is the "supreme law of the land"?

• The Congress

• The Constitution

• The Supreme Court

• The President

Answer explanation

The Constitution is the 'supreme law of the land' as stated in the Constitution itself.

How many senators total are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 200

• 75

• 100

Answer explanation

There are 100 senators total in the U.S. Senate, so the correct answer is 100.

How many representatives total are there in the U.S. Congress?

• 600

• 435

• 535

• 700

Answer explanation

There are 535 representatives total in the U.S. Congress, so the correct answer is 535.

What does the word “federalism” mean?

• Equal distribution of power among all citizens

• Distribution of power between a central authority and constituent political units

• Complete absence of government authority

• Concentration of power in a single political unit

Answer explanation

The word 'federalism' means the distribution of power between a central authority and constituent political units.

What does the word “propose” mean?

• To reject an idea or plan

• To postpone an idea or plan

• To ignore an idea or plan

• To put forward an idea or plan for consideration

Answer explanation

The word 'propose' means to put forward an idea or plan for consideration, which is the correct choice.

What does the word "execute" mean?

• To carry out or accomplish a task or plan

• To go for a walk

• To take a nap

• To cook a meal

Answer explanation

The word 'execute' means to carry out or accomplish a task or plan, which is the correct answer choice.

What does the word “republican” mean?

• A system of government led by a monarch

• A type of political party in the United States

• A form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers.

• A form of government where the people have no say in decision-making

Answer explanation

The word 'republican' refers to a form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers.

Which branch writes the laws?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Military branch

• Legislative branch

Answer explanation

The legislative branch writes the laws, making it the correct choice.