Friday Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making federal laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

What is the main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the amendment process?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article V

• Article III

What is one advantage of a federal system of government?

• It allows for a single leader to make all decisions.

• It balances power between national and local governments.

• It eliminates state governments.

• It prevents any form of local government.

Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

What is the first step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

• Ratification by the states

• Proposal by Congress or a national convention

• Approval by the President

• Judicial review

Which of the following is a function of the legislative branch?

• Vetoing laws

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Passing federal budgets

• Appointing federal judges

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

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By proposing amendments

• By ratifying treaties

Which of the following best describes federalism?

• A system where all power is held by the national government

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system with no central government

• A system where only local governments have power

Who has the power to interpret the Constitution and federal laws?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors