US Government Structure and Functions

The video provides an overview of the American political system, focusing on the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. It explains the roles and functions of each branch, including the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The video also covers the US Constitution, key amendments, and the election process, highlighting the electoral vote system and the significance of general and midterm elections.

What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the American political system?

• To eliminate the need for state governments

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful

• To give the judicial branch more authority

Who is the head of the executive branch at the federal level in the United States?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is the main function of the legislative branch in the United States?

• To veto laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

How many chambers does the US Congress have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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

• The power to amend it

• The power to veto it

• The power to ignore it

• The power to enact it

What is the role of the US Supreme Court in the American political system?

• To create laws

• To execute laws

• To veto laws

• To interpret the Constitution

How are Supreme Court justices appointed?

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Nominated by Congress

• Chosen by the Chief Justice

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To protect individual freedoms

• To outline the structure of the government

• To establish the electoral college

• To list the powers of the President

How many electoral votes are needed to win the US presidential election?

• 270

• 300

• 538

• 435

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 18th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 10th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment