Separation of Powers Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers in the United States government?

• To ensure all power is held by the President.

• To divide responsibilities among different branches.

• To provide all powers to the judiciary.

• To concentrate power in the legislative branch.

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

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

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What does the system of checks and balances allow one branch of government to do in relation to the others?

• Ignore the actions of other branches.

• Control all actions of other branches.

• Influence and limit the power of other branches.

• Have no interaction with other branches.

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Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

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Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

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What action can Congress take if the President vetoes a bill?

• Request a national referendum

• Override the veto with a simple majority vote

• Override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote

• Nothing; the veto is final

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks and balances?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret and review laws

• To elect the President

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Which of the following is a check that the legislative branch has over the executive branch?

• Appointing federal judges

• Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• Impeachment and removal of the President

• Issuing executive orders

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How does the judicial branch check the powers of the legislative branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By enforcing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By passing new laws

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