Understanding the Branches of Government
Interactive Video
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the framers of the Constitution emphasize the need for a system of checks and balances?
To ensure that no single entity could gain too much power
To simplify the legislative process
To make the government more complex
To follow the British model of governance
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Monarchical
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the Legislative branch?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To create and vote on laws
To oversee the military
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are included in the Executive branch of the U.S. government?
The President and Vice-President
The Senate and House of Representatives
State Governors
The Supreme Court Justices
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?
To interpret and oversee the application of laws
To manage state governments
To enforce laws
To create laws
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