American Government Quiz

What year did the United States win its independence from Britain, leading to the creation of the Constitution?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1790

• 1800

How many branches make up the United States government as outlined in the Constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Who heads the executive branch of the United States government?

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Governor

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch in the United States government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To elect officials

How is the Congress of the United States structured according to the Founding Fathers' plan?

• It has three houses where members meet to make laws.

• It has one house where members meet to make laws.

• It has two houses where members meet to make laws.

• It has four houses where members meet to make laws.

What must happen for a law to pass in Congress?

• Only the President must agree on the law.

• Both houses of Congress must agree on the same wording for a law.

• Only one house of Congress needs to agree on the law.

• The Supreme Court must approve the law.

What can Congress do if the President does not sign a law they have passed?

• They can do nothing and the law fails.

• They can override the President's decision by a majority vote.

• They can override the President's decision by a two-thirds vote of both houses.

• They can ask the Supreme Court to pass the law.

Which of the following is NOT a role of Congress?

• Deciding how to tax people and use tax money.

• Making laws controlling trade with other countries.

• Declaring war against another country.

• Leading the armed forces as Commander-in-Chief.

Are all sessions of Congress open to the public?

• Yes, all sessions are open.

• No, sessions with secret military information are not open.

• Only sessions on national holidays are open.

• Only sessions approving new laws are open.