The three branches of government

The three branches of government

7th Grade

7 Qs

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The three branches of government

The three branches of government

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the delegates at the Constitutional Convention divided power among different branches?

To ensure no single person or group had too much authority

To make the government more complex

To give more power to the states

To reduce the number of laws passed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

Judicial Branch

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

State Government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who heads the Executive Branch of the United States?

The Senate

The Supreme Court

The President of the United States

Congress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices typically make up the Supreme Court?

5

7

9

12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key task of the Judicial Branch?

Recommending new laws

Enforcing federal laws

Interpreting the Constitution

Declaring war

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can happen if the President vetoes a bill?

It is sent back to Congress for a new vote

It automatically becomes a law

It cannot be reconsidered

It goes to the Supreme Court for review

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What system did the founding fathers develop to ensure the branches of government could limit each other's powers?

Federalism

Checks and Balances

Direct Democracy

Judicial Review