Understanding U.S. Government Structure

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Government

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

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Electing the President

According to Article IV of the U.S. Constitution, which of the following best describes the relationship between state and national governments?

• States are completely independent from the national government.

• States must follow the national Constitution and laws, but have their own powers.

• The national government controls all state decisions.

• States can ignore national laws if they disagree.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which of the following is a process that occurs in the judicial branch?

• Passing new laws

• Hearing court cases

• Vetoing bills

• Collecting taxes

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

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Appointing federal judges

• Impeaching the President

• Enforcing laws

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was significant because it:

• Abolished slavery

• Gave African American men the right to vote

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Ended poll taxes

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing federal laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Government

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What does the 10th Amendment state about the powers not delegated to the national government?

• They are given to the President.

• They are reserved to the states or the people.

• They are given to Congress.

• They are shared with foreign governments.