Branches of Government Quiz

The Supreme Court is...

• the Executive branch

• the legislative branch

• the Judicial branch

• the Administrative branch

Which branch is in charge of creating new laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Financial

Which group is part of the Legislative branch?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Governors

Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

• Congress

• your Principal

• the President

• the Speaker of the House

Which group makes sure the laws are following the Constitution?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• fire fighters

• the Cabinet

What is a tax?

• not used to pay for services

• a choice that is counted

• money paid to the government

• a form of government

What is the name of the plan for our government that details how the government should be organized and outlines the rights of U.S. citizens?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

How does the government get money to pay for government services?

• By printing their own money

• By holding bake sales

• By working at a job to earn money

• By collecting taxes from people

What is a democracy?

• A form of government run by the police.

• A form of government in which the people have a say.

• A form of government in which a king rules.

• A form of government with no rules.

What is the main job of the Legislative branch?

• interpret laws

• head of the military

• make laws

• enforce laws