Constitution Basics

Constitution Basics

7th Grade

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Constitution Basics

Constitution Basics

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three branches of government in the United States?

Legislative, Executive, Military

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Judicial, Legislative, Military

Judicial, Executive, Legislative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Judicial branch

Executive branch

Military branch

Legislative branch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Legislative branch

Military branch

Executive branch

Judicial branch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Military branch

Legislative branch

Executive branch

Judicial branch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

To limit the number of government officials

To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

To ensure equal representation of all states

To speed up the decision-making process

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of how the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch.

Signing legislation

Appointing judges

Vetoing legislation

Declaring war

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of how the legislative branch can check the power of the judicial branch.

Passing laws that limit the jurisdiction of the courts

Refusing to confirm judicial appointments

Ignoring court rulings

Impeaching judges

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