WorksheetsThree Branches of the US Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the United States government?
a)
To give more power to the executive branch
b)
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
c)
To limit the power of the judicial branch
d)
To ensure the legislative branch has the final say
2.
Which branch of government includes the president, vice president, and cabinet?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
None of the above
3.
How long is the term of the president of the United States?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
4.
Who is the second highest executive office in the U.S. government?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice
5.
Which branch of government is responsible for writing and passing laws?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
None of the above
6.
How many senators are there in the United States Senate?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
d)
538
7.
How long is the term of a senator?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
8.
Who is the head of the Senate?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice
9.
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
d)
538
10.
How long is the term of a representative?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
11.
Who is elected by the members of the House of Representatives to serve as its leader?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice
12.
Which branch of government interprets the meaning of the Constitution and laws?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
None of the above
13.
How many members are there in the Supreme Court of the United States?
a)
5
b)
7
c)
9
d)
11
14.
Who nominates the members of the Supreme Court?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice
15.
How are members of the Supreme Court approved?
a)
By the president
b)
By the vice president
c)
By the Senate
d)
By the House of Representatives
16.
What is the term limit for members of the Supreme Court?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
No term limit
17.
Which branch of government settles court cases between two or more states?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
None of the above
18.
What is the main goal of the system of checks and balances?
a)
To give more power to the executive branch
b)
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
c)
To limit the power of the judicial branch
d)
To ensure the legislative branch has the final say
19.
Who has the power to veto or refuse certain laws?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice
20.
Which branch of government approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
None of the above
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