Understanding the American Government

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

• To make the laws

• To elect the President

Which two parts make up Congress?

• The Senate and the Cabinet

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The President and the Vice President

Who leads the Executive Branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Senate

• The Congress

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To make the laws

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

• To divide powers between states

What is Federalism?

• A system where power is divided between the national and state governments

• A system where only the national government has power

• A system where only the state governments have power

• A system where the President has all the power

What does the Separation of Powers ensure?

• That the President has all the power

• That each branch of government has its own responsibilities and powers

• That the Supreme Court makes all the laws

• That the Congress enforces the laws

What are Checks and Balances?

• A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches

• A system where the President can make all decisions

• A system where the Supreme Court can veto laws

• A system where the Congress can appoint judges

Who appoints federal judges?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Congress

• The Vice President

Who confirms the appointment of federal judges?

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

Which branch can veto bills?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments