Branches of Government Quiz

What are the three branches of government?

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court

• President, Vice President, and Secretary of State

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Administrative

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Secretary of State

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• To punish criminals

• To interpret laws

• To propose laws

Which of the following bodies is part of the Legislative Branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Senate

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To make laws

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To elect officials

Which branch of government has the power to veto laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Who has the power to confirm presidential appointments?

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The President

What was the purpose of the founding fathers?

• To find America

• To start/develop our government

• To explore new lands

• To establish trade routes