U.S. Government Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To provide justification for the Bill of Rights

• To outline the goals and purposes of the government

• To establish the separation of powers

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the legislative branch of government?

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Vetoing laws

What does the executive branch consist of?

• The President, Vice President, and Cabinet

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• State governments

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Local

What is one of purposes mentioned in the Preamble?

• To provide free education

• To promote the general welfare

• To expand U.S. territory

• To establish a monarchy

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Which of the following roles is NOT part of the executive branch?

• Secretaries

• Senators

• Vice President

• President

How does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By appointing judges

• By controlling the budget

What is one role of the President in the executive branch?

• Enforce the law or recommend new ones

• To interpret the Constitution

• To negotiate treaties

• To review court decisions

What is the structure of the U.S. Constitution? Choose the correct order.

• Preamble, Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3

• Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3, Preamble

• Preamble, Article 1, Preamble, Article 2, and Article 3

• Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, and Article 4

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