8SS Unit 3 Government Quiz

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Senate, House, President

• Federal, State, Local

• Republican, Democrat, Independent

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• Write new laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Approve budgets

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• Chief Justice

• Vice President

• The President

• Speaker of the House

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To divide government powers among citizens

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To simplify lawmaking

• To support state governments

Who can propose a bill?

• The President

• Any member of Congress

• The Supreme Court

• Governors

What happens after a bill is introduced in Congress?

• It goes to a committee for review

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• The President signs it immediately

• It becomes law automatically

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It goes back to Congress

• It becomes law automatically

• It cannot become a law

Which type of case involves the rights of the accused?

• Federal power

• 1st Amendment

• Civil rights

• Rights of the accused

Which type of case might address the government’s power over states?

• Civil rights

• Federal power

• 1st Amendment

• Rights of the accused