Government Alive

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President of the United States

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The President

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• Majority vote of both houses

• The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority leader can override it

• 3/4 vote of both Houses

• 2/3 vote of both houses

What is the primary function of the executive branch of the government?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and framework of the United States government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

What is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Amendment

• Article

• Clause

• Bill

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

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

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The Federal Court

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Congress