Unit 2: Government & Political Systems Assessment

What are the three branches of the Federal Government?

• Executive, Judicial, Military
• Legislative, Cabinet, Supreme Court
• Executive, Legislative, Judicial
• President, Congress, Senate

Define the role of the Executive Branch.

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

Name one of the checks that the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch.

• Vetoing treaties
• Appointing Supreme Court Justices
• Impeaching the President
• Overturning Supreme Court decisions

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• nine Justices
• six Justices
• twelve Justices
• ten Justices

How can the Judicial Branch impact laws?

• By creating new laws

• By interpreting and applying laws

• By proposing legislation to Congress

• By enforcing laws directly

In analyzing a current issue where the three branches of government are in conflict, what might be a proposed solution?

• Grant more power to the Executive Branch

• Decrease the number of Justices on the Supreme Court

• Implement a system of mediation between branches

• Allow one branch to have ultimate authority

How can the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?

• By approving Presidential appointments

• By declaring Executive Orders unconstitutional

• By drafting budget proposals

• By leading military operations

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Military Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

Answer explanation

The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting laws in the U.S. government.