
Branch of Government
Authored by John Robinson
Social Studies
12th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The founders intended this to be the most powerful branch.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The founders created three co-equal branches
Answer explanation
Although today we often think of the Presidency as the most powerful branch, and it's common to hear hear politicians (especially members of Congress) say that there are "three co-equal branches of government", the founders intended the Legislature to be the most important because it was the closest to the people, and had the most important job.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch can grant pardons.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The executive branch grants most pardons, but the legislature can grant pardons to presidents when they leave office.
Answer explanation
Only the President can grant pardons. While presidents can pardon people accused of federal crimes, their power does not extend to state crimes (but governors can!).
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch can veto congressional enactments.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The Executive and Judicial branch share this responsibility
Answer explanation
Only the President can veto legislation. Congress can override the President's veto with a 2/3 majority (which is often called a "veto proof majority").
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch regulates commerce.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All branches play a role in regulating commerce
Answer explanation
Regulating commerce is one of Congress' enumerated powers. While other branches can *affect* commerce, only Congress has the power to create rules and regulations that govern it.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch can resolve conflicts between state and federal laws.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Each branch can resolve conflicts between state and federal laws when it concerns their specific powers.
Answer explanation
Only the Judicial Branch has the power to resolve conflicts between the constitutionality of laws. This power, known as "judicial review" is not actually found in the Constitution itself, but has been regarded as a power exclusive to the Courts ever since the case Marbury vs. Madison.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch recognizes foreign countries and receives ambassadors
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All branches can receive ambassadors and recognize foreign countries.
Answer explanation
In the US, the President serves as the head of state (the figurehead or representative of the country), and the executive branch is responsible for recognizing foreign heads of state and their emissaries.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Each branch has the power to declare laws passed by the other branches unconstitutional.
Answer explanation
Only the judicial branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional. This is the power of "judicial review".
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