Government Structure and Functions Quiz

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in government?

• To concentrate power in one branch

• To ensure no one branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate the need for government branches

• To increase the power of the President

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Presidential Branch

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

Which branch of government includes the Supreme Court?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

What is the primary job of the President in the executive branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To judge laws

How many parts is Congress divided into?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who elects the members of the legislative branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The People

• The Vice President

What is the purpose of dividing the government into branches?

• To increase efficiency

• To prevent concentration of power

• To reduce government size

• To simplify decision-making

Which branch of government is responsible for day-to-day operations?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Administrative Branch