Understanding Our Government and Elections

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

Who is the head of the Executive branch at the federal level?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What is the main role of the Legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is one responsibility of a citizen in a democracy?

• To obey all laws

• To vote in elections

• To serve in the military

• To run for office

Which of the following is a service provided by local governments?

• National defense

• Printing money

• Public schools

• Foreign policy

Who can vote in United States elections?

• Anyone living in the U.S.

• Only U.S. citizens

• Only people over 21

• Only people who own property

What is the purpose of elections in a democracy?

• To choose leaders

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which branch of government is Congress a part of?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who is typically in charge of a city government?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Senator