WorksheetsAmerican Government - Group 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the three branches of government in the U.S.?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
Senate, House, Presidency
What is the primary role of the legislative branch?
Enforce laws
Interpret laws
Make laws
Who has the power to veto laws?
The Supreme Court
Congress
The President
What is judicial review?
The ability to review and amend laws
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
The process of confirming federal judges
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
By a simple majority
By a two-thirds vote in both chambers
By a unanimous vote
Who appoints federal judges?
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
Two years
Four years
Six years
What is the highest court in the United States?
The District Court
The Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
What document establishes the U.S. government?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To ensure efficiency in government
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To promote cooperation between states
