15 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
Making laws
What is the purpose of the system of Checks and Balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Which branch of government has the power of Judicial Review?
Judicial Branch
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing laws
What is the purpose of the Separation of Powers?
To divide power among the three branches to prevent concentration of power
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
The Executive Branch is responsible for interpreting the laws.
False
The Senate has more members than the House of Representatives.
False
The Legislative Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws.
False
The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review.
True
The system of Checks and Balances is designed to give the President more power.
False
The Separation of Powers ensures that each branch has distinct and separate responsibilities.
True
Congress can appoint federal officials, including judges and ambassadors.
False
The Judicial Branch is responsible for conducting foreign policy.
False
The House of Representatives has members, each representing a state.
False
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
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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