Government Week 2 Quiz

What is the main purpose of government?

• To entertain the public

• To make and enforce laws, protect citizens, and provide public services

• To make people pay as many taxes as possible

• To run political campaigns

Which of the following best describes politics?

• The process of making and influencing public policies and decisions

• A set of laws passed by Congress

• A sports competition between states

• The history of presidential elections

Which chamber of Congress has the power to approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both chambers

• Supreme Court

Which chamber of Congress has the sole power to start bills that raise taxes (revenue bills)?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both chambers

• Executive Branch

How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 538

How many U.S. Senators does each state have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Depends on state population

What is the main purpose of separation of powers in the U.S. government?

• To divide the government into political parties

• To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful

• To prevent citizens from voting

• To make the President more powerful than Congress

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress

• The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional

• Congress overrides a presidential veto

• All of the above

Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

If the President negotiates a treaty, which branch must approve it before it becomes official?

• Legislative — Senate

• Legislative — House of Representatives

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch only