US Government

Which statement best describes the purpose of the separation of powers?

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• It is a system that divides the powers between the three branches of government equally.

• It is a system that gives the executive branch all of the power in the government.

• It is a system that places the people in government into an equal number groups.

• It is a system that declares the people independence. 

Which of the following best explains the duties of the Executive branch?

• Create the laws of America.

• Declare war on other countries.

• Justify the court cases of the United States.

• Enforce the laws of the United States.

Who are the representatives that work in the Legislative Branch? Select ALL that apply.

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Who are the representatives that work in the Executive Branch? Select ALL that apply.

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President

• Vice President

Who are the representatives that work in the Judicial Branch?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President

• Supreme Court

Which of the following best explains why it is important to divide the responsibilities among different branches of government? Select two correct answers

• It makes sure no branch of government is more powerful than the others.

• It makes sure that everyone voice is heard in the government.

• It maintains order in the government and protects our freedom.

• It allows the government to equally discuss the concerns of the people.

• It allows people to vote for every election.

Which statement explains the most likely reason why the founding fathers created a system of checks and balances?

• To give the president more control over the other branches of government.

• To prevent any one branch of government from having too much control.

• To give the legislative branch more power and limit the power of the judicial branch.

• To let each branch work on its own without any restrictions.

Which of the following best explains the branch of government that decides if the laws passed are constitutional or unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Congress

• Judicial 

• Executive

What is the lowest level of government; government of towns, cities, parishes?

• federal

• state

• local

What is the government of each individual state?

• federal

• state

• local