Branches of Government Quiz

How many branches is the government divided into to ensure power is equally shared?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the main goal of dividing the government into branches?

• To allow one branch to become more powerful

• To prevent any branch from seizing power

• To make the government less efficient

• To concentrate power in a single branch

What did the colonists greatly fear about the government?

• A government without checks and balances

• One branch becoming too powerful

• A government with too many branches

• A government that is too weak

What was the name of our first constitution?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

Which branch of government can veto bills?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch as shown in the image?

• Can veto bills

• Can rule laws unconstitutional

• Proposes bills to become law

• Executes federal laws

Which branch of government can rule laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All of the above

Which branch of government is responsible for nominating judges to the Supreme Court and members to the cabinet?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who must approve the president's appointments?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Vice President

Which branch of government has the power to impeach the president or Supreme Court judges?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• None of the above