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Branches of the U.S. Government

Quiz by Ally Tye

Grade 5
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    How many branches is the U.S. government split into?
    3
    4
    1
    2
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q2
    Which is NOT included in the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
    Executive
    Judicial
    Legislative
    Presidency
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q3
    What is the main function of the legislative branch?
    creating laws
    interpreting laws
    enforcing laws
    carrying out laws
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q4
    What is the main function of the executive branch?
    interpreting laws
    creating laws
    enacting laws
    ruling the world
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q5
    What is the main function of the judicial branch?
    carrying out laws
    creating laws
    enacting laws
    interpreting laws
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q6
    Which of the following is NOT included in the legislative branch?
    the President
    Congress
    the House of Representatives
    the Senate
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT included in the executive branch?
    the President
    the Supreme Court
    the Vice President
    the President's Cabinet
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q8
    Which of the following is included in the judicial branch?
    the Vice President
    the Supreme Court
    the Senate
    the President
    20s
    113.16.b.16.A
  • Q9
    How can the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?
    choosing cabinet members
    passing laws over a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote
    passing laws over a presidential veto with a majority vote
    electing the president
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q10
    How can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?
    by firing judges they disagree with
    by vetoing court rulings
    by declaring laws unconstitutional
    by appointing new judges
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q11
    How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
    by vetoing laws
    by impeaching the president
    by enacting laws
    by declaring laws unconstitutional
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q12
    How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?
    by vetoing laws
    by firing Congress members
    by shutting down Congress
    by forcing laws to be passed
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q13
    How can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?
    by declaring an executive order unconstitutional
    by vetoing judge appointments
    by declaring a presidential election unconstitutional
    by electing the president
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q14
    How can the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?
    by refusing to pay judges
    by vetoing Supreme Court rulings
    by declaring court rulings unconstitutional
    by impeaching judges
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B
  • Q15
    Why is checks and balances important?
    it ensures that power is split between two branches of government
    it ensures that one branch of government does not have too much power
    it ensures that power goes to only one branch of government
    it's not
    20s
    113.16.b.16.B

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