Understanding the Branches of Government

1. The _______________ branch is responsible for making laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

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The president is the head of the _______________ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

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The _______________ branch decides if laws are constitutional.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Administrative

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4. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the _______________ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Electoral

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The president can _______________ laws passed by Congress.

• Veto

• Promulgate

• Ratify

• Enact

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by:

• The President

• The Congress

• The Chief Justice

• The State Governors

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How long is the term for a U.S. president?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Vetoing laws

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Which group helps the president make important decisions?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate