Three Branches of Govt Quiz

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To fly airplanes

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive branch

• Military branch

What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• Power sharing

Which principle divides the powers of government into three branches?

• Unity of Powers

• Separation of Powers

What is the role of Congress in the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws, represent the people, provide oversight, and allocate funds.

• To oversee the Executive Branch, declare war, and ratify treaties.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Prime Minister of the United States

• President of the United States

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

What is the purpose of the Checks and Balances system?

• To ensure the dominance of the legislative branch

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

What is the main duty of the Senate in the Legislative Branch?

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Represent the states equally and provide checks and balances on the House of Representatives

What powers does the President have in the Executive Branch?

• Veto legislation, command the military, grant pardons, appoint federal judges, negotiate treaties

• Declare war