The Three Branches of Government Quiz

In what city did the Founding Fathers gather in 1787 to discuss, debate, and sign the Constitution of the United States?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

• New York

What do we call the idea that the U.S. government has 3 separate branches of government, each with its own powers and responsibility?

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Separation of Powers

• The Mayflower Compact

Which of the following do our 3 branches of government include?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• All of the Above

How many Senators are elected to represent each state?

• One

• Two

• Five

• It depends on how many people live in a particular state.

How many seats are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 325

• 435

• 500

A person has to be at least how old in order to be elected President of the United States.

• 25

• 35

• 40

• 50

What is the name of the group of special advisors who help the President make decisions?

• Cabinet

• Congress

• Agencies

• Governors

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 12

How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• Justices are appointed for life or whenever they want to leave the court

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

Which of the following is a job of the Judicial Branch?

• To create new laws

• To define the laws of the United States

• To punish people who break the laws of the United States

• B and C