U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

What is the highest law of the United States that explains how the government works?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Supreme Court

• Amendment

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Senate

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

Who is the leader of the United States and head of the executive branch?

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

• President

• Speaker of the House

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

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Election

What is the process called where people vote for their leaders?

• Amendment

• Veto

• Election

• Legislation

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Senate

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

• Legislation

• Veto

• Bill of Rights

• Amendment

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Vice President

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch of the United States government?

• To amend the Constitution

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Which document outlines the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation