Government Branches Quiz

Which branch of government makes the laws for the United States?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch of government decides whether laws follow the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

The executive branch of national government is led by __________________________.

(a)  

• members of Congress
• the president
• courts and judges

How does the Constitution create a limited government?

• by making local governments

• by giving power to the people

• by including checks and balances

Who chooses members of Congress?

• voters

• the president

• the Supreme Court

Federalism means that __________________________ share certain powers.

(a)  

• the national and state governments
• the three branches of government
• local government

Which state leader is like a president?

• governor

• representative

• judge

One job of local governments is to __________________.

(a)  

• hear cases about state laws
• print money
• fix roads

How does the U.S. Government work?