Understanding the National Government Quiz

Which branch of the national government makes laws?

• President

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

• Supreme Court

What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Promoting anarchy

• Creating a dictatorship

• Ensuring domestic tranquility

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for carrying out all the bills passed by Congress and signed into law?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Senate

• Executive Branch

What is the primary duty of the president of the United States?

• Commander in chief of the armed forces

• Speaker of the House

• Head of the Senate

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which branch of the federal government hears disputes between people, different levels of government, and people and the government?

• Executive Branch

• House of Representatives

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

Which branch of the federal government is divided into two houses?

• Supreme Court

• Judicial Branch

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare laws and executive orders unconstitutional?

• Judicial Branch

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for raising revenue?

• Senate

• Executive Branch

• House of Representatives

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of the federal government is the largest part of the federal government?

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

What is the main purpose of the federal government bureaucracy?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Promoting anarchy

• Executing government policies

• Creating chaos