Branches of the U.S. Government Quiz

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

What is the main function of the Legislative branch?

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

• Evaluates laws

• Vetoes laws

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

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

For how many years is a U.S. Senator elected?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Who leads the Executive branch?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the term length for a U.S. President?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What role does the Vice President have in the Senate?

• Votes on all bills

• Presides over the Senate

• Writes laws

• Enforces laws

How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

What is the main function of the Judicial branch?

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

• Evaluates laws

• Vetoes laws

Who nominates Supreme Court justices?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House