U.S. Constitution and Government Quiz

List the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government:

Match each branch to its job:

• Judicial Branch

• Enforces laws

• Legislative Branch

• Writes laws

• Executive Branch

• Interprets laws

Congress investigates the President's actions and considers impeachment. In this example, the Judicial branch is checking on the Legislative branch.

• True

• False

The President issues an executive order, but the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional. In this example, the Judicial branch is checking on the Executive branch.

• True

• False

How many Representatives are part of the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

What is the meaning of the term "veto"?

• A) President agrees with Congress

• B) Congress blocks laws

• C) President rejects a bill

What document begins with "We the People...?"

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Treaty of Paris

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution makes sure that no branch becomes too powerful?

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

The number of Representatives in the House of Representatives per state is determined by the state's ___________________________.

• population

• geographic size

• number of senators

• state capital

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal