Exploring the Three Branches of U.S. Government

What was the primary reason for creating three branches of government?

• To ensure a faster law-making process

• To distribute power and prevent its concentration

• To create a more complex government structure

• To make the government more efficient

Which clause allows Congress's powers to stretch over time?

• The Expansion Clause

• The Flexible Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Elastic Clause

What does a bicameral Congress consist of?

• The Senate and the House of Lords

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives and the Parliament

• The Senate and the House of Commons

Which branch of government is responsible for declaring war?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• All of the above

• The Judicial Branch

Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?

• The President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It is discarded and cannot become a law

• It goes directly to the Supreme Court

• It is returned to Congress for a re-vote

• It automatically becomes a law after 30 days

How can a bill become a law?

• By receiving a majority vote in both the House and Senate

• By being signed by the President only

• By being approved by the Supreme Court

• By unanimous consent in Congress

What can the Supreme Court do if a law is unconstitutional?

• Pass it to Congress for revision

• Amend the law

• Ignore it

• Strike it down

What role does the Judicial branch play in the government?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Funding government projects

• Interpreting laws

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To increase the power of the judiciary

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To simplify the government structure

• To make the law-making process faster