U.S. and Canada Governments Quiz

What are the three branches of government in the U.S.?

• President, Governor General, House of Representatives

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Monarch, Senate, House of Representatives

• House of Common, Senate, Governor General

Who creates laws in Canada?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

• Parliamentarians

• The Queen

What are two responsibilities of the Executive Branch?

• Appoint Judges, Approve Laws

• Make Laws, Declare War

• Review Laws, Administer Punishment

• Approve Appointments, Raise Taxes

When was the Constitution adopted ?

• 1982

• 1867

• 1787

• 1776

The Judicial Brach is made up of which two parts?

• Supreme Court and Federal Courts

• Criminal Courts and Civil Courts

• House of Representatives and Senate

• President and Cabinet

What is outlined in Article I of the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Bill of Rights

In the U.S. what prevents and one branch from gaining to much power?

• Prime Minister and Political Parties

• President and Cabinet

• Balances of Power

• Checks and Balances

What three elements that make up Canada's Legislative Branch?

• Senate, Appellate Court, Civil Court

• Senate, House of Commons, Governor General

• President, Vice President, Cabinet

• House of Representatives, Monarch, Supreme Court

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• Parliament

• Senate

• Congress

• House of Commons

How many people work in the executive branch?

• Over four million

• Three

• Over four hundred thousand

• Around two million