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Gov't Branches

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch creates laws?
a)
Executive 
b)
Legislative 
c)
Judicial
2.
Which branch enforces the laws?
a)
Executive 
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
3.
Which branch interprets laws to make sure they agree with the Constitution?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
4.
Who decides how many will be spent on war?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial 
5.
Which branch is the commander in chief of our military?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
6.
Our nation is at odds with North Korea. Which branch declares war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
7.
What do all three branches have in common?
a)
Voters elect leaders of all branches
b)
All branches deal with laws
c)
The legislative runs the other two branches
8.
Which branch appoints (nominates) judges?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
9.
Which branch approves judges?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
10.
Why do we have a system of checks and balances?
a)
It was George Washington's law
b)
Allows government to collect taxes 
c)
To prevent oppression in government
d)
It helps to pass laws quickly