Branches of Government Quiz

What is the purpose of the Executive branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To adjudicate disputes

What is the purpose of the Legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make or amend laws

• To adjudicate legal disputes

What is the purpose of the Judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws and evaluate the constitutionality of laws and actions

• To elect government officials

Who makes up the Executive branch?

• The President, Vice President, and 15 Cabinet members

• Members of the House of Representatives

• Supreme Court Justices

• State Governors

Who makes up the Legislative branch?

• The Legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Legislative branch is made up of the President and the Vice President

• The Legislative branch is made up of the Supreme Court

• The Legislative branch is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons

How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined?

• By the population of each state

• By the size of the area of each state

• Equally for all states

• By the economic status of each state

Which of the following are specific responsibilities/powers of each branch of the U.S. government?

• Legislative: Making laws, declaring war; Executive: Vetoing laws, appointing judges

• Legislative: Appointing judges, printing money; Executive: Declaring war, making treaties

• Judicial: Declaring laws unconstitutional, making treaties; Legislative: Printing money, making laws

• Executive: Enforcing laws, declaring war; Judicial: Making laws, vetoing laws

Which of the following is a qualification listed in the Constitution required to become President of the United States?

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States

• Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

• Must be at least 35 years of age

• All of the above

What are the qualifications listed to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent

• At least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen for 5 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent

• No specific qualifications are required

What are the qualifications listed to become a member of the Senate?

• Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and reside in the state they represent

• Must have a college degree in political science

• Must have previous political experience

• No specific qualifications are required