U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

Which branch of government writes the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• State Department

Who can veto bills?

• Supreme Court

• President

• House of Representatives

• State Governors

The Supreme Court can:

• Pass new laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Confirm ambassadors

• Veto legislation

Who ratifies treaties?

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• President

• House of Representatives

The power to appoint federal judges belongs to:

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• State governors

What was the Great Compromise about?

• Ending slavery

• Representation in Congress

• Presidential elections

• Declaring independence

A bicameral legislature means:

• One house of Congress

• Three branches of government

• Two houses of Congress

• Equal state power

What is the main purpose of the Preamble?

• Declare war

• Set up the branches

• Explain the purpose of the Constitution

• Elect officials

Popular sovereignty means:

• Power is shared with states

• The people have the power

• The courts decide the law

• The president has all power

What principle divides power among branches of government?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Elastic Clause