Three Branches of Government Pre-lesson Quiz; 6.28.24

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who is the head of the Executive branch of the United States government?

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Senate Majority Leader

Which branch of government interprets the laws and determines their constitutionality?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which branch of government has the power to veto bills?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who has the power to declare war according to the United States Constitution?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Secretary of Defense

Which branch of government is responsible for approving treaties?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the primary role of the Judicial branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Amending laws

Which of the following is a check that the Legislative branch has over the Executive branch?

• Veto power

• Judicial review

• Impeachment power

• Appointment of judges