Branches of Government Quiz

Why did Gouverneur Morris end up with a wooden leg?

• He was born with a disability.

• He had a severe illness that affected his leg.

• He was injured in a carriage accident.

• He lost it during a war.

What is the purpose of the National Archives?

• To collect art from around the world

• To preserve the most valuable records of the United States

• To host government meetings

• To serve as a museum for historical artifacts

Why did Morris change the original wording of the Preamble to the Constitution from listing individual states to 'We the People of the United States'?

• To emphasize the unity of individual states

• To highlight the importance of state governments

• To show that the Constitution would make Americans citizens of the nation first and the states second

• To make the document shorter and simpler

What are the main powers of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Congress?

• Making laws, raising an army, declaring war, printing money

• Enforcing laws, appointing judges, conducting elections

• Regulating education, controlling state laws, issuing passports

• Supervising healthcare, managing public transportation, setting interest rates

How is the Congress created in the Constitution different from the Congress created in the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitution has 3 houses, while the Articles has one house.

• The Constitution has 2 houses, while the Articles has one house.

• Both the Constitution and the Articles have 2 houses.

• Both the Constitution and the Articles have one house.

What are the requirements to be president of the United States according to the image?

• Age 35, Born in the U.S., Live in the U.S. for 10 years

• Age 30, Born in the U.S., Live in the U.S. for 14 years

• Age 35, Born in the U.S., Live in the U.S. for 14 years

• Age 40, Born in the U.S., Live in the U.S. for 20 years

What happens if a President is impeached and found guilty?

• They are given a warning.

• They are removed from office.

• They receive a fine.

• They are re-elected.

What is the primary function of the courts in the federal system?

• To enforce school rules

• To decide cases that deal with the Constitution, treaties, and national laws

• To elect government officials

• To manage state budgets

How does someone become a Supreme Court Justice in the United States?

• A) The President nominates a justice, and the Senate votes and approves them.

• B) The Supreme Court votes on a new justice.

• C) The citizens vote in a national election.

• D) The House of Representatives selects a justice.

How does the Supreme Court limit the power of Congress?

• By electing new members to Congress

• By proposing new laws

• By striking down any law that goes against the Constitution

• By increasing taxes