The Three Branches of Government Unit Test

Answer 1

1. What are the three branches of government in the United States?

a) Executive, legislative, judicial
b) Federal, state, local
c) President, Congress, Supreme Court
d) Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court

Answer: a) Executive, legislative, judicial

2. What is the main function of the executive branch?

a) Make laws
b) Interpret laws
c) Enforce laws
d) Review laws

Answer: c) Enforce laws

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

a) Speaker of the House
b) President
c) Chief Justice
d) Vice President

Answer: b) President

4. What is the main function of the legislative branch?

a) Enforce laws
b) Interpret laws
c) Make laws
d) Review laws

Answer: c) Make laws

5. What are the two chambers of Congress?

a) Senate and House of Lords
b) Senate and House of Commons
c) Senate and House of Representatives
d) Senate and Assembly

Answer: c) Senate and House of Representatives

6. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?

a) Executive branch
b) Legislative branch
c) Judicial branch
d) Administrative branch

Answer: c) Judicial branch

7. Who appoints federal judges to the Supreme Court?

a) President
b) Senate
c) Congress
d) Chief Justice

Answer: a) President

8. How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice?

a) 4 years
b) 6 years
c) 8 years
d) Life

Answer: d) Life

9. Which branch of government has the power to impeach the President?

a) Executive branch
b) Legislative branch
c) Judicial branch
d) Administrative branch

Answer: b) Legislative branch

10. What is the main function of the judicial branch?

a) Enforce laws
b) Interpret laws
c) Make laws
d) Review laws

Answer: b) Interpret laws