Three Branches of the U.S. Government

Jobs/Functions

100

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. The main job of the legislative branch is to A. carry out the laws. B. veto laws that have been passed. C. make the laws. D. decide the meaning of laws.

C. make the laws.

200

34. Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws? A. executive B. congressional C. judicial D. legislative

D. legislative

300

33. The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. The main job of the judicial branch is to A. decide the meaning of laws. B. write and file laws. C. carry out the laws. D. make the laws.

A. decide the meaning of laws.

400

40. Who in the U.S. government has the power to override vetoes? A. the President B. the Congress C. the cabinet D. the Supreme Court

B. the Congress

500

What impact does the Executive Branch have on our government? A. It ensures that laws are enforced. B. It allows the Vice President to make laws. C. It takes away freedoms at the state and local levels. D. It makes up a significant part of the postal system.

A. It ensures that laws are enforced.

Checks and Balances

100

37. The President of the United States vetoes a bill from Congress. This example of checks and balances shows the A. judicial branch checking the legislative branch. B. executive branch checking the legislative branch. C. judicial branch checking the executive branch. D. legislative branch checking the judicial branch.

B. executive branch checking the legislative branch.

200

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch can check the other branches, keeping a balance of power among them. Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the legislative branch? A. The President vetoes a bill from Congress. B. The President states that a law is unconstitutional. C. The Congress overrides the President's veto. D. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional.

A. The President vetoes a bill from Congress.

300

38. The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch can check the other branches to keep them balanced. Which of the following is an example of a legislative check over the executive branch? A. The president vetoes a bill from Congress. B. The Congress overrides the President's veto. C. The Congress states that a law is unconstitutional. D. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional.

B. The Congress overrides the President's veto.

400

44. The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch can check the other branches to keep them balanced. Which of the following is an example of a judicial check over the legislative branch? A. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional. B. The president vetoes a bill from Congress. C. The Congress overrides the president's veto. D. The president states that a law is unconstitutional.

A. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional.

500

46. The Constitution of the United States divides the government into branches and provides for a system of checks and balances. The Supreme Court can "check" the executive branch by A. overriding a veto by the President on a bill. B. approving an appointment to the cabinet. C. declaring war on an enemy of the United States. D. deciding that an act by the President is unconstitutional.

D. deciding that an act by the President is unconstitutional.

Jobs/Functions/Members

100

36. The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. The main job of the executive branch is to A. carry out the laws. B. make the laws. C. decide the meaning of laws. D. write and file the laws.

A. carry out the laws.

200

35. Which branch of government is responsible for deciding what the laws mean? A. legislative B. judicial C. international D. executive

B. judicial

300

42. The Congress of the United States is divided into two chambers (houses). They are the House of Representatives and the A. Supreme Court. B. Senate. C. Cabinet. D. United Nations.

B. Senate.

400

39. The President of the United States represents which branch of government? A. legislative B. executive C. judicial D. international

B. executive

500

41. The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government? A. judicial B. international C. legislative D. executive

C. legislative

Federal Government

100

The Constitution of the United States includes the idea of federalism. What does this mean? A. The branches of government can check and control each other. B. The Constitution can be changed by adding amendments. C. The powers are divided between the different branches of government. D. The powers are divided between the federal government and the state governments.

D. The powers are divided between the federal government and the state governments.

200

Which answer explains a provision of a federal type of government? A. powers are only given to the President B. powers are for the state government only C. powers are for the national government only D. powers are to be shared between states and the national government

D. powers are to be shared between states and the national government

300

3. Federalism is the division of powers between the different levels of government__national, state, and local. Which part of government at the state level enforces the laws? A. governor B. state legislature C. state court D. assembly

A. governor

400

19. Who chooses the governor of a state? A. the mayors B. the county commissioners C. the voters D. the state legislators

C. the voters

500

2. Federalism is the division of powers between the different levels of government__national, state, and local. The part of government at the state level that makes the laws is the A. legislature. B. governor. C. state court. D. governor's cabinet.

A. legislature.

Civic Responsibility

100

20. For citizens of the United States, voting is a A. law. B. rule. C. right. D. privilege.

C. right.

200

21. One of the most important rights and privileges for citizens of the United States is voting. Why is voting so important? A. Citizens who vote do not have to pay as many taxes. B. It gives citizens the right to decide if they will obey a law. C. Citizens who do not vote are breaking the law. D. It gives citizens the right to choose people to represent them.

D. It gives citizens the right to choose people to represent them.

300

22. Citizen participation is an important part of self-government. Which of the following is an example of citizen participation in government? A. attending a school B. driving a car C. owning a business D. running for elected office

D. running for elected office

400

24. There are many laws that might not be popular with all Americans, but most Americans support them. Why is this important? A. to limit the power of the government B. to keep the government strong C. to encourage more people to live here D. to protect the common good

D. to protect the common good

500

27. The members of Congress are considering passing a law to protect lakes and rivers from pollution. You support the law, but the United States senator from your state is undecided. As a citizen, the MOST effective way to help get the law passed would be to A. contact your United States senator and tell him you support this law. B. call your mayor and tell this person your views. C. write to your state legislator telling him of your support. D. tell family members that rivers are polluted.

A. contact your United States senator and tell him you support this law.