Branches of Government Quiz

What are the three branches of government?

• Executive, Legislative, Military

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

• Federal, State, Local

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

The First Amendment protects which of these rights?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• The right to a speedy trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Vice President

• President

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• Five

• Ten

• Fifteen

• Twenty

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Interprets the laws

• Makes the laws

The Constitution was signed in what year?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1792

Which branch can veto laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Branch

What is the highest court in the United States?

• State Court

• District Court

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

How many senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four