US Government Structure and Powers
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What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

  • Executing diplomatic appointments
  • Making laws (correct)
  • Interpreting laws
  • Enforcing laws
  • What is the purpose of the system of Checks and Balances?

  • To allow Congress to make laws without the President's input
  • To ensure the Supreme Court has final authority
  • To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful (correct)
  • To give the President absolute power
  • Which branch of government has the power of Judicial Review?

  • Executive Branch
  • Legislative Branch
  • Judicial Branch (correct)
  • All of the above
  • What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?

    <p>Enforcing laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Separation of Powers?

    <p>To divide power among the three branches to prevent concentration of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are in the House of Representatives?

    <p>435</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Executive Branch is responsible for interpreting the laws.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Senate has more members than the House of Representatives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Legislative Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The system of Checks and Balances is designed to give the President more power.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Separation of Powers ensures that each branch has distinct and separate responsibilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Congress can appoint federal officials, including judges and ambassadors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Judicial Branch is responsible for conducting foreign policy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The House of Representatives has members, each representing a state.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Government

    Legislative Branch

    • Comprises Congress, which is divided into two houses:
      • House of Representatives (435 members, each representing a district)
      • Senate (100 members, each representing a state)
    • Responsible for making laws
    • Powers:
      • Lawmaking
      • Budget and Appropriations
      • Advice and Consent (approval of presidential appointments)

    Executive Branch

    • Head of the executive branch: President
    • Responsible for enforcing laws
    • Powers:
      • Execution of Laws
      • Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
      • Diplomatic Appointments and Treaties
      • Veto Power (can be overridden by Congress)

    Judicial Branch

    • Comprises the Supreme Court and other federal courts
    • Responsible for interpreting laws
    • Powers:
      • Judicial Review (determining constitutionality of laws)
      • Hearing Cases and Appeals
      • Providing Rulings and Opinions

    Checks and Balances

    • System designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
    • Examples:
      • Congress can override a presidential veto
      • President can veto laws passed by Congress
      • Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional
      • Congress can impeach and remove the President and federal judges

    Separation of Powers

    • Division of power among the three branches to prevent concentration of power
    • Each branch has distinct responsibilities and limitations
    • Ensures that no one branch dominates the others

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    Test your knowledge of the US government's structure, powers, and relationships between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Learn about the system of checks and balances and the principles of separation of powers.

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