WorksheetsUnit 6-8 Exam Review: Three Branches
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following BEST describes the primary role of the legislative branch?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Making laws
Negotiating foreign treaties
The U.S. Constitution divides the federal government into three branches to ensure:
A monarchy
Separation of powers
Direct democracy
A unitary system
Which branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch?
Declaring war
Approving presidential appointments
Commanding the military
Impeaching federal officials
What is the function of the "checks and balances" system among the three branches of government?
To create a stronger central government.
To ensure that all laws are passed quickly.
To allow the states to override federal laws.
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Which of the following is a responsibility of the U.S. Congress?
Declaring war
Appointing federal judges
Enforcing laws
Interpreting the Constitution
What is the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?
To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill
To conduct hearings on proposed legislation
To advise the President on whether to sign a bill
To determine the constitutionality of a bill
Which of the following describes the structure of the Legislative Branch?
Unicameral, consisting of the Senate.
Unicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives.
Bicameral, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Tricameral, consisting of the Senate, House of Representatives, and President.
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
4 years
2 years
6 years
Life
What is the role of juries in the American legal system?
To create laws
To interpret the Constitution
To listen to evidence and decide who wins the case
To enforce laws
Which of the following describes a jury trial?
A judge hears the case and gives a verdict.
A panel of judges hears a case at the appellate level.
There is no jury, so the judge gives the verdict.
A group of people listen to the evidence and decides who wins the case.
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Making laws
Declaring war
What is judicial review?
The power of the president to veto laws
The power of Congress to impeach the president
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether a law is constitutional
The power of the states to nullify federal laws
What is the purpose of appellate courts?
To hold trials for the first time
To create new laws
To enforce laws
To review lower court cases for mistakes
Which of the following is an example of constitutional law?
Laws about curfew
Military code of conduct
Legal disagreements between two parties
Freedom of speech
What is the purpose of criminal law?
A government charges a person with wrongdoing
Represents a legal disagreement between two parties
Applies to only active members in the U.S. military
Protects the rights guaranteed to people through the U.S. Constitution
Sam is 13 and he robbed a 7-eleven. Which type of law would he be charged under?
Criminal Law
Juvenile Law
Military Law
Constitutional Law
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the United States government?
Interpreting laws
Carrying out and enforcing laws
Creating laws
Resolving disputes between states
What is an executive order?
A law passed by Congress
A decision made by the Supreme Court
A directive issued by the President that has the force of law
A suggestion made by the Vice President
What does it mean when the President vetoes a bill?
The President approves the bill and it becomes a law
The President suggests changes to the bill before approving it
The President rejects the bill and prevents it from becoming a law
The President sends the bill back to Congress for reconsideration
Who holds the executive authority at the state level?
Mayor
Governor
President of the United States
City Council
What is one qualification for President in Article II of the Constitution?
Must be a natural born citizen
Must live in the US for 5 years
Must be a member of a political party
Must be 30 years old
What role does the Cabinet play for the President?
They advise the President and run Executive Departments
They approve Executive appointments to courts
They help laws go through Congress
They interpret laws
Which argument is often raised against the Electoral College?
Many electors do not honor the choice of most of their state's voters.
The Electoral College encourages the growth of too many 'third parties.'
A candidate can win the Presidency without a majority of the popular vote.
Presidential elections are too often decided by the House of Representatives.
