3 Branches of Government & Separation of Powers Quiz

Why did the Founding Fathers create Separation of Powers?

• to avoid another "King"
• to give more people jobs
• they knew the work would be too much for one office.

What is the purpose of "Checks & Balances?"

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What is described as the 'Supreme Law of the Land' in the U.S. Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The States

Match each branch of government to the article of the U.S. Constitution that establishes it.

• Article 1

• Executive Branch

• Article 2

• Judicial Branch

• Article 3

• Legislative Branch

Match each branch of the United States government to its primary function.

• Enforces laws

• Executive

• Interprets laws

• Judicial

• Makes laws

• Legislative

Why does the President of the United States not have absolute power?

• Because the government was created with checks and balances between the three branches.

• Because the President is elected by the people every four years.

• Because the President must follow the laws made by Congress and the Supreme Court.

• Because the President shares power with state governors.

Who makes up Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court Justices

• Senate and Supreme Court

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By a 2/3 vote

• By a simple majority

• By approval from the Supreme Court

• By a unanimous vote

Which branch of government confirms executive appointments?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive and Judicial Branches

Which branch of government ratifies treaties?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive and Legislative Branches