CH 4 QUIZ REVIEW

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Teach laws

Where is the Capitol Building located?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• Interpret the laws

• Make laws

• Apply the laws

• Create laws

Which document describes the rights of the citizens?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What system keeps the three branches balanced?

• Checks and balances

• Laws and orders

• Rules and regulations

• Rights and responsibilities

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a law?

• Override the veto

• Cancel the veto

• Ignore the veto

• Support the veto

What is the role of state governments?

• Manage transportation and public safety

• Create national laws

• Build international relations

• Oversee the military

What helps us appreciate our rights and responsibilities as citizens?

• Understand how the government works

• Learn about history

• Study geography

• Read literature

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

• Federal, State, Local

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Congress, President, Courts

• Legislation, Execution, Interpretation

What is the main responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

• To make laws

• To oversee the Supreme Court