CL.C&G.2.3 : Structure & Function of the US Government

What is the primary purpose of the United States Constitution as described in the passage?

• To empower the government with the authority of the people

• To establish a monarchy

• To centralize power in the executive branch

• To eliminate the legislative branch

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Which branch of the United States government is responsible for drafting proposed laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State

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Who presides over the Senate and breaks ties when necessary?

• Vice President

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

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What is the role of the judicial branch according to the passage?

• Interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution

• Drafts proposed laws

• Leads the armed forces

• Advises the President

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What does the Evidence Act of 2018 require federal agencies to do?

• Develop evidence-based policies

• Print money

• Declare war

• Eliminate state powers

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What is the main purpose of dividing the U.S. government into three branches?

• To help the President make faster decisions

• To give more power to state governments

• To create a system of checks and balances

• To help the military control the country

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How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

• The executive branch can override laws passed by the legislative branch.
• The executive branch appoints members of the legislative branch.
• The executive branch can dissolve the legislative branch at any time.
• The executive branch checks the legislative branch through the presidential veto.

The ___________________ branch makes laws and includes Congress, which is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Which level of government is mainly responsible for public safety and education?

• Federal government
• International organizations
• Private sector
• State and local government

In a federal system, power is shared between national and state governments.

• True

• False