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Understanding American Government: Branches and Levels

Using your notes and previous assignments answer the following ten questions about American Government

Question 1

Multiple choice
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

  • Executive

  • Judicial

  • Legislative

Question 2

Multiple choice
What is the main role of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

  • Interpreting laws

  • Creating laws

  • Enforcing laws

Question 3

Multiple choice
Who is the head of the Executive branch at the federal level?

  • The President

  • The Chief Justice

  • The Speaker of the House

Question 4

Multiple choice
Which level of government is responsible for conducting foreign policy?

  • Local

  • State

  • Federal

Question 5

Multiple choice
What is the primary function of the Judicial branch?

  • Writing laws

  • Interpreting laws

  • Enforcing laws

Question 6

Multiple choice
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?

  • Varies by population

  • Four

  • Two

Question 7

Multiple choice
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

  • Executive

  • Legislative

  • Judicial

Question 8

Multiple choice
Which of the following is a power of state governments but not the federal government?

  • Establishing local governments

  • Regulating interstate commerce

  • Printing money

Question 9

Multiple choice
What are the two houses of the U.S. Congress?

  • Supreme Court and House of Representatives

  • Senate and House of Representatives

  • Senate and Supreme Court

Question 10

Multiple choice
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

  • The President

  • The Supreme Court

  • The Vice President

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