Branches of U.S. Government Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• None of the above

How often are the members of the Executive Branch elected?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

What is one of the responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?

• Declares war

• Signs laws

• Decides if laws are Constitutional

• Approves presidential appointments

Who has the power to impeach the president and judges?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• None of the above

How many justices are on the Supreme Court, which is part of the Judicial Branch?

• Six justices

• Seven justices

• Eight justices

• Nine justices

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for explaining the meaning of laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• None of the above

What can the Executive Branch do to a law passed by the Legislative Branch?

• Declare war

• Veto laws

• Appoint federal judges

• Decide if laws are Constitutional

- Has the power to make the laws

- Approves presidential appointments

- Headed by Congress

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Who has the power to veto laws?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• State Governors

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

• president; Senate

• Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General

• president; House of Representatives

• vice president; electors