U.S. Government Roles and Responsibilities Quiz

Who enforces U.S. laws and appoints federal judges?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Secretary of State

• Congress

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Presidential Cabinet

What powers are explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution?

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Judicial powers

• Executive powers

Who is the head of the nation's military forces?

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To make treaties

• To determine constitutionality of statutes

• To enforce laws

• To declare war

Which responsibilities are handled by local government?

• Tax the people

• Create public schools

• Make motor vehicle laws

• Build and repair streets/bridges

What does the President do as the Party Leader?

• Uses influence to back party candidates

• Makes treaties with other countries

• Sends troops into combat

• Appoints Supreme Court Justices

All of the following assist the President in enforcing laws except?

• cabinet

• congressman

• ambassador

• agencies

Enforcing the law is the responsibility of..

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court

The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?

• state governors

• United States citizens

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the President of the United States