3.3 Quiz

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws for the entire nation?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

The power to collect taxes belongs to which branch of government?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Branch

• Legislative Branch

Who has the power to enforce the laws that Congress makes?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress as enumerated in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution?

• The power to coin money

• The power to create an army and navy

• The power to grant pardons

• The power to make laws on immigration

The judicial branch is made up of:

• The President and Vice President

• The House of Representatives and Senate

• The Supreme Court and lower courts

• The Cabinet and federal agencies

Which branch of government has the power to make treaties with leaders of other nations?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

• Executive Branch

What is the term for the Supreme Court's power to be the first court to hear certain cases?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• Maritime jurisdiction

Which of the following is NOT a body of government within the legislative branch?

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Senate

• State Branch

• Executive Branch

The power to nominate people to serve in the Cabinet and Supreme Court belongs to:

• The Senate

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch