Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
A. Enforce the laws
B. Make the laws
C. Interpret the laws
D. Veto laws
B. Make the laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
A. Chief Justice
B. Speaker of the House
C. The President
D. The Vice President
C. The President
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
A. Court of Appeals
B. State Supreme Court
C. District Court
D. U.S. Supreme Court
D. U.S. Supreme Court
What can the President do to a bill passed by Congress?
A. Approve judges
B. Veto it
C. Amend it
D. Rewrite it
B. Veto it
What document establishes U.S. government structure?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Constitution
C. Mayflower Compact
D. Bill of Rights
B. Constitution
What are the two houses of Congress?
A. Senate & Parliament
B. Senate & House of Representatives
C. Congress & Cabinet
D. House of Commons & Senate
B. Senate & House of Representative
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
A. Makes laws
B. Interpret laws
C. Enforce laws
D. Amend laws
C. Enforce laws
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
A. Makes laws
B. Enforce laws
C. Interpret laws
D. Approve laws
C. Interpret laws
Congress can override a veto with what fraction?
A. Simple majority
B. 3/4 vote
C. 2/3 vote
D. Unanimous vote
C. 2/3 vote
The first 10 Amendments are called?
A. Articles
B. Preamble
C. Bill of Rights
D. Federalist Papers
C. Bill of Rights
How many Senators does each state have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Depends on population
B. 2
Who helps the President run federal departments?
A. Senate
B. Cabinet
C. Supreme Court
D. Governors
B. Cabinet
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
C.9
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Military
C. Judicial
Which Article describes the Legislative Branch?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
A. Article I
What is the length of a House term?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. Lifetime
A. 2 years
How long is a presidential term?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
B. 4 years
What is Judicial review?
A. Reviewing Congress's budget
B. Reviewing military actions
C. Declaring laws unconstitutional
D. Approving treaties
C. Declaring laws unconstitutional
Which branch can impeach and remove the President?
A. Judicial
B. Executive
C. Legislative
D. Cabinet
C. Legislative
Which amendment protects free speech?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 5th
D. 10th
A. 1st
Which is a power of Congress?
A. Command the military
B. Approve the federal budget
C. Declare laws unconstitutional
D. Appoint Supreme Court Justices
B. Approve the federal budget
Which title describes the President's military role?
A. Chief Legislator
B. Chief Judge
C. Commander-in-Chief
D. Military Director
B. Chief Judge
How long do supreme Court Justices serve?
A. 2 years
B. 10 years
C. Until age 65
D. For life
D. For life
Who approves presidential appointments?
A. House of Representatives
B. President
C. Senate
D. Governors
C. Senate
How can the Constitution be changed?
A. Presidential order
B. Amendments
C. Supreme Court vote
D. Elections
B. Amendments