Government Structure and Functions in the United States

The video explains the structure of the U.S. government, which is a federal constitutional republic. It describes the separation of powers among the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, composed of Congress, creates laws. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws. The judicial branch interprets laws and is headed by the Supreme Court. The system of checks and balances ensures no single branch gains too much power, maintaining a balance within the government.

What type of government does the United States have?

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Federal constitutional republic

• Oligarchy

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

• Appointed by the President

• Elected by the Senate

• Equal representation for each state

• Based on state population

How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

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

• Can ignore them

• Can rewrite them

• Can veto them

• Can amend them

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

Who leads the Supreme Court of the United States?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Vice President

How can federal judges be removed from office?

• By the President

• By impeachment by Congress

• By the Vice President

• By the Supreme Court

What can the Supreme Court do if a law is unconstitutional?

• Amend the Constitution

• Overturn the law

• Rewrite the law

• Ignore the law

How can Congress or the states respond if the Supreme Court overturns a law?

• By impeaching the justices

• By amending the Constitution

• By ignoring the decision

• By rewriting the law