Understanding Government and Economics

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the three branches of government

• To outline the process for amending the Constitution

• To protect individual freedoms and rights

• To define the powers of the President

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which political party is traditionally associated with conservative policies in the United States?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

Which international organization was created after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among countries?

• World Bank

• United Nations

• European Union

• NATO

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in the U.S. government?

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress

• Congress declares war

• The Supreme Court interprets laws

• The President delivers the State of the Union address

How does federalism divide power in the United States?

• Between the President and Congress

• Between the federal government and state governments

• Between the House and the Senate

• Between the military and civilians

Which of the following best describes the function of monetary policy?

• Regulating government spending and taxation

• Controlling the supply of money and interest rates

• Creating new laws

• Enforcing international treaties

Which right was granted by the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

• The right for women to vote

• The right to free speech

Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy?

• The Federal Reserve raising interest rates

• Congress passing a new tax law

• The Supreme Court ruling on a case

• The President issuing an executive order