The Three Branches of Government

This quiz will test your knowledge about the three branches of government.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

  1. Legislative Branch
  2. Executive Branch
  3. Judicial Branch
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

  1. Legislative Branch
  2. Executive Branch
  3. Judicial Branch
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

  1. Legislative Branch
  2. Executive Branch
  3. Judicial Branch
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the head of the Legislative Branch?

  1. President
  2. Speaker of the House
  3. Chief Justice
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the head of the Executive Branch?

  1. President
  2. Speaker of the House
  3. Chief Justice
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the head of the Judicial Branch?

  1. President
  2. Speaker of the House
  3. Chief Justice
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  1. 100
  2. 435
  3. 535
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Senate?

  1. 100
  2. 435
  3. 535
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 9
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a member of the Senate?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a justice of the Supreme Court?

  1. Life
  2. 10 years
  3. 15 years
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a law is made?

  1. Bill becomes law
  2. Veto
  3. Override
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a president can reject a law?

  1. Bill becomes law
  2. Veto
  3. Override
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which Congress can override a presidential veto?

  1. Bill becomes law
  2. Veto
  3. Override