Federalism & 3 Branches Review

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

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Local

What is the main function of the executive branch?

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Fund local governments

Which level of government has the power to declare war?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• County

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To allow one branch to control the others

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate state governments

• To create more laws

Who has the authority to veto bills passed by Congress?

• Chief Justice

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Governor

Which term is about how power is divided and shared between the three levels of government (national, state & local governments)?

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following best describes the relationship between federal and state governments under federalism?

• The federal government controls all state decisions

• State governments are independent countries

• Powers are shared and divided between federal and state governments

• State governments have no power

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• The President appoints federal judges, but the Senate must confirm them

• States issuing their own currency

• Local governments passing federal laws

• The Supreme Court making treaties

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State