MATURA ENGLISH: US Government

What type of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Federal Republic

• Communism

What is the role of the President in the US government?

• Head of state

• Head of government

• Both head of state and head of government

• No role in the government

How long is the term of the President?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• None of the above

How long is the term of a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which branch of government includes the Supreme Court?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?

• Making federal laws

• Enforcing federal laws

• Interpreting the Constitution

• None of the above

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

• To limit the power of the executive branch

• To limit the power of the legislative branch

• To limit the power of the judicial branch

• To limit the power of all branches

What is one challenge faced by the US government?

• Political polarization

• High voter turnout

• Clear constitutional interpretation

• No challenges