1-1 Branches of Government

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To declare war

• To implement and enforce laws

• To write legislation

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President of the United States

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for writing legislation?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Government

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To manage foreign relations

• To negotiate treaties

• To interpret laws and determine their constitutionality

• To enforce laws

Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Secretary of Defense

• Congress

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What is an executive order?

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

• A presidential directive with the force of law

• A treaty between two countries

Who confirms the President's cabinet appointments?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

What is the role of the President in the military?

• To declare war

• To serve as Commander-in-Chief

• To approve military budgets

• To draft soldiers

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

• To give the Supreme Court control over Congress

• To ensure one branch has more power

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To prevent any one branch from gaining excessive authority