U.S. Government Quiz

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

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Administrative Branch

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is one of the main responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?

• Making laws

• Deciding if laws are fair

• Budgeting money

• Meeting with leaders from other countries

How many senators are there in the U.S. Congress?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

What is the purpose of "checks and balances" in the U.S. government?

• To make sure no branch becomes too powerful

• To create new laws

• To budget money

• To protect the rights of citizens

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

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Administrative Branch

What does the Legislative Branch do to ensure other branches are doing their jobs right?

• They make laws

• They budget money

• They check on other branches

• They solve disagreements

Who helps the President in the Executive Branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is one of the roles of the Judicial Branch in the U.S. government?

• Making sure laws are followed

• Deciding how money should be spent

• Protecting rights

• Meeting with leaders from other countries