
Branches of Government Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Making laws
Commanding the military
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the system of checks and balances ensure?
One branch of government does not become too powerful
The President can make laws
Congress has no power
The Supreme Court cannot interpret laws
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who has the power to veto legislation?
The Supreme Court
The President
Congress
State Governors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?
Nothing; the bill is dead
Override the veto with a simple majority vote
Override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
Ask the Supreme Court to override the veto
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the judicial branch check the powers of the legislative branch?
By vetoing laws
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By making laws
By enforcing laws
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
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