Branches of Government Quiz

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend laws

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which principle divides the government into three branches?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Democracy

How does the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By appointing judges

• By creating laws

Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the national level?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Governor

What is one of the roles of the Legislative Branch?

• To appoint judges

• To make treaties

• To write and pass laws

• To command the military

What is the system called that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch