US Govt Structure Quiz

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

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

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

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Explain how the system of checks and balances works in the U.S. government.

• Each branch of government can check the powers of the other branches to ensure no one branch becomes too powerful.

• The Executive branch has the final say in all matters.

• The Legislative branch can override any decision made by the Judicial branch.

• The Judicial branch can create laws to balance the power of the other branches.

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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Describe the primary difference between federal and state powers.

• Federal powers are limited to the states, while state powers are limited to the federal government.

• Federal powers are granted by the Constitution, while state powers are reserved for the states.

• State powers are granted by the Constitution, while federal powers are reserved for the states.

• Federal powers are unlimited, while state powers are limited.

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What is the main role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret the Constitution and review the constitutionality of laws

• To manage the federal budget

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Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in the U.S. government?

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress.

• The Supreme Court writes new legislation.

• Congress enforces laws.

• The President declares laws unconstitutional.

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

• To directly elect the President by popular vote

• To provide a system of indirect election of the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect state governors

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Identify one power that is exclusively held by the federal government.

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Conducting elections

• Declaring war

• Regulating intrastate commerce

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How does the principle of separation of powers prevent any one branch of the U.S. government from becoming too powerful?

• By allowing each branch to operate independently without any oversight

• By dividing governmental responsibilities among the three branches

• By giving all powers to the Executive branch

• By allowing the Judicial branch to control the other two branches

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