The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

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English

5th Grade

Hard

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Marie Cartwright

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government?

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Legislative, Executive, Administrative

Executive, Judicial, Administrative

Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who heads the executive branch of the U.S. Government?

The President of the United States

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Speaker of the House

The Vice President of the United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

Making laws, declaring war, regulating commerce, and controlling taxing and spending policies

Enforcing laws and appointing high court justices

Interpreting laws and ensuring they align with the Constitution

Overturning unconstitutional laws

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Nine

Seven

Eleven

Thirteen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the U.S. v. Alvarez case?

The Supreme Court ruled the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 unconstitutional

The President vetoed the Stolen Valor Act of 2005

Congress passed a new law without any changes

The Supreme Court upheld the Stolen Valor Act of 2005