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WorksheetsUnderstanding Government Branches Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Executive, Judicial, Administrative
Legislative, Executive, Administrative
Judicial, Legislative, Administrative
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Administrative
What is the main role of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate) in the United States government?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To make laws
To veto laws
Which branch of government is lead by the President?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
Identify one job of the Executive Branch.
To create laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To amend laws
Which of the following is a power of Congress?
To declare war
To appoint judges
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Explain why the Executive Branch is important in the government.
It interprets the laws.
It enforces the laws and ensures they are followed.
It creates the laws.
It amends the laws.
Which branch of government has the power to veto or approve bills?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
What is one way Congress can check the power of the President?
By interpreting laws to see if they are constitutional
By vetoing old laws
By overriding a presidential veto with 2/3 majority of a vote
By appointing new judges
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
Describe a responsibility of the Legislative Branch.
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To create and pass laws
To appoint judges
How many senators does each state have?
2
The number is based on population of the state
7
5
How does the Judicial Branch check the power of Congress?
By enforcing laws
By interpreting laws
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By creating laws
How many members of the House of Representatives are there in the Legislative Branch?
535
100
435
50
How many Representatives do each state send to Congress?
2
7
The number depends on the population of the state
5
Which branch of government does the Vice President belong to?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Congress
Match the following branches of government with their responsibility:
Executes (carries out) the laws
Make the laws
Make sure laws follow the Constitution
What does the system of checks and balances ensure?
That no branch has more power than the others
That the military controls the government
That one branch can operate without oversight
That laws are enforced without review
How many years is a term for the President of the United States?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
3
6
9
12
How long can a Supreme Court Justice serve?
For Life or until they retire
4 years
8 years
10 years
Which branch of the government has a cabinet of advisors?
Which branch of the government leads the armed forces (navy, army, air force, marines)?
