US Government Pre test

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the three branches of government

• To protect individual freedoms and rights

• To outline the electoral process

• To define federalism

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

Which system divides power between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Confederation

• Unitary system

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make treaties

• To declare war

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State

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

• Congress passing a law

• The President appointing Supreme Court justices with Senate approval

• The Supreme Court interpreting the Constitution

• States holding elections

What is the minimum age required to vote in a U.S. federal election?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Which principle prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review