Understanding the U.S. Government Structure

The government is divided into how many distinct branches?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the primary function of the Legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To appoint judges

Which governmental body is responsible for running the Legislative branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President's Cabinet

• The United States Congress

• The Department of Justice

What term describes an idea for a new law introduced by Congress members?

• An ordinance

• A decree

• A bill

• A statute

For a bill to become a law, which branch of government must approve it?

• The Legislative branch

• The Judicial branch

• The Executive branch

• The State branch

Who serves as the head of the Executive branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Attorney General

What action signifies the President's rejection of a bill?

• Signing it

• Vetoing it

• Amending it

• Referring it to committee

What is the outcome when the President signs a bill?

• It is returned to Congress for further debate

• It automatically becomes a law

• It is sent to the Supreme Court for final review

• It is put on hold indefinitely

Beyond approving or rejecting bills, what is another key responsibility of the Executive branch?

• Drafting new legislation

• Enforcing existing laws

• Resolving legal disputes

• Overseeing state governments

Which branch of government is primarily composed of courts and judges?

• The Legislative branch

• The Executive branch

• The Judicial branch

• The Administrative branch