Government Structure Quiz

What is the goal of having three separate branches of government?

• so one branch has all the power

• so one branch can elect the president

• so one branch can take over another branch

• so one branch does not have too much power

Which of the following has the power to make laws?

• the Senate and the President

• the President and the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives and the Senate

• the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

Which of the following BEST explains the role of the executive branch of the federal government?

• The executive branch is responsible for ending laws.

• The executive branch is responsible for creating laws.

• The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws.

• The executive branch is responsible for interpreting laws.

Why does the U.S. federal government have checks and balances?

• to help the government enforce the law

• to help the government pass laws quickly

• to give states a voice in the federal government

• to make sure no one branch has too much power

Use the table to answer the question. Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

• Ignores laws

• Passes laws

• Vetoes laws

• Enforces laws

Use the information below to answer the question. Which of the following is the BEST title for the list?

• Powers of the Legislative Branch

• Powers of the Executive Branch

• Powers of the Judicial Branch

• Powers of the Senate

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to make passing laws easier

• to limit the rights of all citizens

• to protect basic rights of citizens

• to give the president more power

Why did many people support adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• They thought that the state governments were too strong under the Constitution.

• They thought that the national government was too weak under the Constitution.

• Living under the Articles of Confederation made them afraid of weak state governments.

• Living under the rule of the British king made them afraid of strong national governments.

Which document written by Thomas Jefferson lists the natural rights of all people?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What do the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have in common?

• They are rights that all people are born with.

• They are rights that people earn by paying taxes.

• They are rights given to people by their government.

• They are rights that people earn by being good citizens.