Branches of Government Quiz

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

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What are the two houses of the Legislative Branch?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the District Courts

• The President and the Vice President

• The Cabinet and the Executive Office

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What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

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Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

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How can the Legislative Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By vetoing laws

• By overriding a presidential veto

• By appointing judges

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Who has the power to veto bills?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

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Which branch of government has the power to impeach the President?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

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What is one way the Judicial Branch can check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• By vetoing bills

• By enforcing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By appointing judges

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