Understanding the U.S. Government

What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

• Making laws

• Enforcing and implementing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Ratifying treaties

Who is at the head of the executive branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Majority Leader of the Senate

Which branch of government has the power to create laws?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Federal Reserve

Which of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

• Declare war

• Veto bills

• Levy taxes

• Approve presidential appointments

What is the main role of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws and ensure their fairness

• To write executive orders

How many Senators are in the U.S. Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 538

How long is the term of a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

What landmark case established the power of judicial review in the United States?

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

Which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances?

• The President signing a bill into law

• Congress overriding a presidential veto

• The Supreme Court interpreting a law

• The Vice President taking office if the President resigns

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 8 years