Institutions of American Government

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• A. To ensure the President’s power is limited

• B. To prevent the judiciary from interpreting laws

• C. To maintain a balance of power among the three branches

• D. To grant Congress the power to veto executive decisions

The legislative branch of the United States government is known as…

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Presidency

• The Congress

How many members are there in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 225

• 435

The President is elected for a term of how many years?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

The federal bureaucracy is made up of all of the following EXCEPT:

• Regulatory Agencies

• Government Corporations

• Cabinet Departments

• Dependent Agencies

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring their constitutionality?

• A. Legislative

• B. Executive

• C. Bureaucracy

• D. Judicial

The highest court in the United States is known as…

• The Supreme Court

• The Federal Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The State Court

The Federal Bureaucracy is responsible for…

• Making and interpreting laws

• Implementing and administering laws

• Adjudicating legal disputes

• Vetoing legislation

How are federal judges in the United States appointed?

• By the President, subject to Senate confirmation

• By state governors, subject to popular vote

• By the House of Representatives, subject to Supreme Court review

• By the Senate, subject to executive approval

The power to declare war is granted to which branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucracy