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Which branch of government makes the laws?
A. Judicial
B. Legislative
C. Executive
D. Federal
B. Legislative
The President of the United States is part of which branch?
A. Judicial
B. Legislative
C. State
D. Executive
D. Executive
Which branch interprets the laws?
A. Judicial
B. Executive
C. Legislative
D. Congress
A. Judicial
Congress belongs to which branch of government?
A. Local
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Legislative
D. Legislative
The Supreme Court is part of which branch?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. State
B. Judicial
Which two groups make up the U.S. Congress?
A. House of Representatives and Senate
B. Supreme Court and Federal Courts
C. President and Vice President
D. Governors and Mayors
A. House of Representatives and Senate
What is the main job of the executive branch?
A. To interpret laws
B. To enforce laws
C. To create courts
D. To make laws
B. To enforce laws
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
A. 10
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
D. 9
Who can veto a bill passed by Congress?
A. President
B. Senator
C. Chief Justice
D. Speaker of the House
A. President
Federal courts are part of which branch of government?
A. Executive
B. State
C. Legislative
D. Judicial
D. Judicial
Which action is an example of a check by the legislative branch?
A. Declaring laws unconstitutional
B. Overriding a presidential veto
C. Vetoing bills
D. Enforcing laws
B. Overriding a presidential veto
Judicial review allows courts to:
A. Declare laws unconstitutional
B. Enforce laws
C. Approve treaties
D. Make new laws
A. Declare laws unconstitutional
Which branch confirms presidential appointments?
A. Executive
B. State
C. Legislative
D. Judicial
C. Legislative
If the President vetoes a law, what can Congress do?
A. Ignore it
B. Ask the Supreme Court
C. Rewrite the Constitution
D. Override the veto with a vote
D. Override the veto with a vote
Which branch can declare war?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Supreme Court
D. Judicial
A. Legislative
Which branch is described in Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
A. Judicial
B. Legislative
C. Executive
D. State
B. Legislative
What is the main role of the Supreme Court?
A. Enforcing federal laws
B. Interpreting the Constitution
C. Creating laws
D. Making treaties
B. Interpreting the Constitution
Which power belongs only to the executive branch?
A. Appointing federal judges
B. Making laws
C. Overriding vetoes
D. Declaring laws unconstitutional
A. Appointing federal judges
Which is an example of checks and balances?
A. President enforcing laws
B. Congress passing laws
C. Courts reviewing laws passed by Congress
D. Courts hearing cases
C. Courts reviewing laws passed by Congress
Who serves as the head of the executive branch?
A. President
B. Speaker of the House
C. Senate Majority Leader
D. Chief Justice
A. President
Which scenario best shows separation of powers?
A. States make federal laws
B. Citizens vote on court cases
C. One branch controls all laws
D. Each branch has different responsibilities
D. Each branch has different responsibilities
Why did the Founders create three branches of government?
A. To weaken the courts
B. To prevent abuse of power
C. To give states more power
D. To speed up lawmaking
B. To prevent abuse of power
If a law is ruled unconstitutional, which branch made that decision?
A. Judicial
B. Executive
C. Legislative
D. State
A. Judicial
Which action shows the executive branch checking the legislative branch?
A. Overriding a veto
B. Passing a law
C. Vetoing a bill
D. Declaring a law unconstitutional
C. Vetoing a bill
Which principle is best demonstrated by checks and balances?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Federalism
C. Judicial review
D. Limited government
D. Limited government