Quiz: The Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

• Write new laws

• Enforce the laws

• Interpret the laws

• Vote on laws

The Judicial Branch is responsible for:

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Declaring war

Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the federal level?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Governor

What two houses make up the U.S. Congress?

• The Supreme Court and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Executive and Legislative Branches

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 12

Which branch can veto a law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

Who has the power to declare war?

• The President

• The Senate

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

Which branch can override a presidential veto?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Cabinet