Branches of Government Assessment Review

What is the name of the document currently serving as our document about the US government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What are the three branches of government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

What is the responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

How many chambers are there in the Legislative Branch?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How is the number of representatives determined in the House of Representatives?

• By the population of each state

• By the size of each state

• By the wealth of each state

• By the age of each state

What is the responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

How many years does a President serve in one term?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What is one role of the Legislative Branch in checks and balances?

• To veto laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws