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

• To ensure no one branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the President to control all branches

• To give the Judicial Branch more power

• To make the Legislative Branch the most powerful

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

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Military Branch

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States government?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

How many justices are on the Supreme Court, the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen

What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?

• The President can amend the laws

• The President can veto the laws

• The President can declare the laws unconstitutional

• The President can enforce the laws without approval