US Government Quiz

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

What is the main role of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To fund laws

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

The system of checks and balances is designed to ensure that:

• One branch of government does not become too powerful

• The President can make laws

• Only the Senate can declare war

• The Supreme Court can make laws

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is often associated with:

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

• The right to a speedy trial

Which of the following is a check that the Legislative branch has over the Executive branch?

• Appointing federal judges

• Vetoing legislation

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Impeachment

What does the Tenth Amendment state?

• Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

• The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

• The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

• Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Both A and B