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What are the three levels of government in the United States?

• National, State, Local

• Federal, Regional, Municipal

• Central, Provincial, District

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Which branch of the national government is responsible for making federal laws?

• Legislative Branch

• State Government

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

Who leads the Executive Branch of the national government?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

What power does the President have over congressional legislation?

• Can declare it unconstitutional

• Can veto it

• Can amend it

• Can enforce it

Which branch of government interprets laws and determines their constitutionality?

• Executive Branch

• State Government

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is one example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• The Senate writes federal laws

• The Supreme Court enforces laws

• Congress can override presidential vetoes

• The President appoints state governors

What must states do in relation to the U.S. Constitution?

• Ignore it

• Follow it

• Amend it

• Rewrite it

Which of the following is a power of state governments?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Printing money

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Declaring war

What is a responsibility of local governments?

• Interpreting federal laws

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Conducting foreign policy

• Providing police and fire protection

From where do local governments derive their power?

• The Supreme Court

• The federal government

• The United Nations

• The state government