Branches of government quiz

What is the main job of Congress?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

What does it mean when Congress is described as "bicameral"?

• It has two main jobs

• It is divided into two houses

• It meets twice a year

• It has two leaders

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?

• Appointing Supreme Court judges

• Enforcing laws

• Coining money

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create amendments

What is the main job of the courts in the Judicial Branch?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To collect taxes

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• It established the right to vote

• It created the Electoral College

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It limited the power of Congress

What is an Executive Order and why are they used?

• A law passed by Congress to declare war

• A directive issued by the President to manage operations of the federal government

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A rule created by state governors

Why did the Founders create the Electoral College?

• To allow Congress to choose the President

• as a safeguard against uninformed voters and congress getting too powerful

• To make voting easier for citizens

• To limit the power of the Supreme Court

What is the length of term for Justices and how do they get their job? (Choose the best answer)

• 4 years, elected by the people

• 6 years, appointed by Congress

• Lifetime, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• 2 years, chosen by the Supreme Court

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Make laws and regulations
• Decides if laws are constitutional

• Manage the country's finances
• Enforce laws