Three Branches of Federal Government

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• legislative branch

• administrative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?

• Vice President of the United States

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• President of the United States

Which branch of the federal government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?

• Judicial branch

• Administrative branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

What is the term used to describe the division of powers among the three branches of government?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• judicial review

• separation of powers

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the federal government?

• To limit the power of the federal government and protect individual rights.

• To provide a system of checks and balances between the states and the federal government.

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To ensure equal representation of all states in the government.

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for approving or rejecting presidential appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

• Senate

Who has the power to veto bills passed by the legislative branch?

• Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Governor

Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Administrative branch

What is the main role of the legislative branch of the federal government?

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Execute laws

What is the main role of the judicial branch of the federal government?

• Create and enforce laws.

• Manage the economy.

• Conduct foreign policy.

• Interpret and apply the law