Government Quiz

What was the first plan of government for the United States called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation as the framework for the U.S. government?

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Mayflower Compact

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Secretary of State

Who is the head of the Judicial Branch of the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Secretary of State

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State

What is the system called that makes sure no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of church and state

Which branch can veto bills passed by Congress?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• State