Understanding the Three Branches of Government

What is the primary role of the legislative branch as described in Article I of the Constitution?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To negotiate treaties

Which of the following powers is NOT granted to Congress by Article I?

• Collect taxes

• Declare war

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Establish post offices

How is the legislative branch of the U.S. government structured according to Article I?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Quadricameral

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the role of the president as described in Article II of the Constitution?

• Head of the legislative branch

• Head of the executive branch

• Head of the judicial branch

• Head of the state governments

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

• Coin money

• Grant pardons for federal offenses

• Regulate commerce

• Establish post offices

What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to be the first court to hear a case?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

Which article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the purpose of the State of the Union Address as mentioned in Article II?

• To declare war

• To appoint judges

• To inform Congress about the country's condition

• To negotiate treaties

Which of the following is a power of Congress related to commerce?

• Negotiate treaties

• Regulate trade between states

• Appoint ambassadors

• Grant pardons