Unit 6-8 Exam Review: Three Branches

Which of the following BEST describes the primary role of the legislative branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Negotiating foreign treaties

The U.S. Constitution divides the federal government into three branches to ensure:

• A monarchy

• Separation of powers

• Direct democracy

• A unitary system

Which branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch?

• Declaring war

• Approving presidential appointments

• Commanding the military

• Impeaching federal officials

What is the function of the "checks and balances" system among the three branches of government?

• To create a stronger central government.

• To ensure that all laws are passed quickly.

• To allow the states to override federal laws.

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the U.S. Congress?

• Declaring war

• Appointing federal judges

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting the Constitution

What is the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?

• To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill

• To conduct hearings on proposed legislation

• To advise the President on whether to sign a bill

• To determine the constitutionality of a bill

Which of the following describes the structure of the Legislative Branch?

• Unicameral, consisting of the Senate.

• Unicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives.

• Bicameral, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.

• Tricameral, consisting of the Senate, House of Representatives, and President.

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• Life

What is the role of juries in the American legal system?

• To create laws

• To interpret the Constitution

• To listen to evidence and decide who wins the case

• To enforce laws