Branches of Government Pre-Test

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

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main role of the Executive branch?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Funding laws

How many houses are in the U.S. Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Who can veto a bill in the United States?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The Executive and the Legislative

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 12

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Both A and B