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Branches of Government

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many branches of government are there?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

4

2.

The Legislative Branch's main job is to _______________.

a)

talk to other countries

b)

enforce the laws

c)

make new laws

3.

Who is in charge of the national Executive Branch?

a)

the people

b)

the President

c)

the Governor

d)

the Mayor

4.

Which branch of the government has nine members?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

5.

Which leader is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

a)

the President

b)

a Senator

c)

a Justice

6.

Which branch of the government decides whether a law is constitutional?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

7.

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

a)

judicial

b)

executive

c)

legislative

d)

teacher

8.

Who is the head of the STATE level of the executive branch?

a)

Judge

b)

Police

c)

Governor

d)

Congress

9.

Why does the United States have three branches of government? Respond with 2-3 sentences.

4 lines
10.
Which two groups make up Congress?
a)
Legislative and Judicial
b)
Cabinet and Supreme Court
c)
House of Representatives and Senate