Quiz on the Three Branches of the U.S. Government

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What does the legislative branch do?

• Enforces laws

• Grants pardons

• Creates bills

• Declares laws unconstitutional

Which branch of government can declare war?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None

What is the highest court in the judicial branch?

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The Family Court

• The Supreme Court

Who can veto bills?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To make treaties

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To sign bills

• To appoint ambassadors

Who confirms the President's appointments?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?

• Send it to the Supreme Court

• Override the veto

• Sign it into law

• Ignore it

Who makes treaties that must be approved by the Senate?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

What is one power of the President?

• Confirms appointments

• Creates bills

• Declares war

• Grants pardons