US Government

Front

The Supreme Court is in which branch of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Parliament

Back

Judicial

Front

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which of the following powers belongs in the box labeled Y? interprets laws, has veto power, makes laws, may override vetoes

Back

interprets laws

Front

What idea is this closest to? "Political power comes only from agreement and mutual consent of those who make up the community."

Back

Democratic elections

Front

What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions?

Back

Republic

Front

Congress is part of which branch of government? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, All 3 Branches

Back

Legislative

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

make laws

Front

Which type of government is the United States?

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

Which of the following best describes a democracy? A government run by the people, A government run by a single person, A government run by powerful corporations, A government run by a small group of people

Back

A government run by the people

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative, Federal

Back

Legislative