US Government Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Three Branches

Question 1

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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Tax Court

Question 2

In the United States, we have three branches of government: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

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The part that gives money to schools

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The part that makes the laws

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The part that carries out the laws

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The part that decides if a law is fair

Question 3

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

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Treasury

Question 4

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

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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The President

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government in the United States?

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Administrative

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 6

In the US government, which branch creates laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federal Branch

Question 7

Which branch of the US government is responsible for creating new laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federal Reserve

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States government?

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Mining Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 9

If you have a legal question that no other court can answer, which US court would give you the final decision?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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State Supreme Court

Question 10

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Citizens

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a main branch of the US government?

Accepted Answer

Department of Agriculture

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a branch of the United States government?

Accepted Answer

The branch that manages roads

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The branch that makes laws

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The branch that enforces laws

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The branch that interprets laws

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

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Department of Education

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Congress

Question 14

The United States government has three main parts. Which is NOT one of them?

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Administrative

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Executive

Question 15

Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws?

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Congress

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The President's Cabinet

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The Supreme Court

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The Federal Reserve

Question 16

Which branch of government is responsible for creating and changing laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Judicial branch

Question 17

Who makes new laws in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The House of Representatives

Question 18

Which branch of the U.S. government creates and approves laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main branches of government in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Education

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The President's Office

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Congress

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The Supreme Court

Question 20

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Supreme Court Chief Justice

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The House of Representatives Speaker

Question 21

Before the general election, what happens first in the process of choosing the President of the United States?

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Primary elections are held in each state.

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The Electoral College votes.

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Candidates debate on TV.

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The President is sworn into office.

Question 22

Why might the United States decide to go to war?

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To protect its citizens from attack

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To take over new land

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To punish another country

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To make other countries democratic

Question 23

Which part of the Constitution protects your right to freely share your thoughts and ideas, like in a book club?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 24

In the U.S. government, which branch has the power to review and limit the actions of the other two branches?

Accepted Answer

Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

Question 25

How does the government get the money it needs to pay for things like roads, schools, and parks?

Accepted Answer

Taxes collected from people and businesses

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Selling items with the government's logo

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Printing more money

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Asking other countries for money

Question 26

In the United States government, which branch is responsible for creating new laws?

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The legislative branch

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The executive branch

Question 27

Which branch of government has the authority to determine whether a law aligns with the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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Executive

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Legislative

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Citizens

Question 28

Which part of the US government makes the laws we have to follow?

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The House of Representatives and the Senate

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The Supreme Court

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The President

Question 29

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 30

Which document forms the foundation of the U.S. government and outlines the rights and duties of its citizens?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 31

What is the main purpose of the money the government collects through taxes?

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To fund public services like schools and hospitals

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To pay government workers only

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To save for the future

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To give to other countries

Question 32

In the United States, how does federalism divide power between the national government and state governments?

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Federalism divides power between the national government and state governments, with each level having its own responsibilities and authorities.

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Federalism divides power equally between the national government and state governments.

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Federalism gives all powers to the national government, and state governments have no authority.

Question 33

What is the main job of people elected to the legislative branch of the US government?

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To approve the president's choices for important jobs and decide how to spend the country's money

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To make sure laws are followed and people are safe

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To decide what the laws mean and solve arguments

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To lead the army and make decisions about other countries

Question 34

Which court is the most powerful in the United States?

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The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The Tax Court

Question 35

How do citizens in the United States select their leaders?

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By voting

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By running for office

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By debating

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By protesting

Question 36

Before a bill can become a law in the United States, what must happen first?

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Both the House of Representatives and the Senate pass the bill.

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The President approves the bill.

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The Supreme Court reviews the bill.

Question 37

Which part of the U.S. government is responsible for creating laws?

Accepted Answer

The Senate and the House of Representatives

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The President

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The Supreme Court

Question 38

What is a key responsibility that citizens in the United States must fulfill?

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Follow the laws and show respect for those in charge

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Never challenge the government's choices

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Always go along with what most people think

Question 39

What is one of the most important purposes of the Constitution?

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To establish the different branches of government

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To give the President special powers

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To create the laws we follow

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To tell us what the President's favorite food is

Question 40

Which of these is NOT found in a democracy?

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One person having all the power

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Following the law

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Most people deciding

Question 41

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federal Reserve

Question 42

Which part of the US government creates laws?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The Cabinet

Question 43

What is NOT a responsibility of the legislative branch of the US government?

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Explaining the Constitution

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Creating laws

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Approving presidential appointments

Question 44

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 45

What is the most important task of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

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To make new laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

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To appoint judges

Question 46

Which branch of the US government is responsible for carrying out laws?

Accepted Answer

Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federal Branch

Question 47

Imagine you have a great idea to improve your town. How can you share your idea with the people who make decisions for your town?

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Attend a town hall meeting and speak to your elected officials directly.

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Create a petition and gather signatures from your neighbors.

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Write a letter to the local newspaper and hope someone important reads it.

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Organize a large protest march with angry people shouting slogans.

Question 48

Which important document in the United States government outlines its structure and the powers of each branch?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

Question 49

What is a benefit of being a global superpower?

Accepted Answer

Increased trading opportunities

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Reduced need for military

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Decreased involvement in world events

Question 50

Federalism is a system where power is shared between the national government and state governments. How does this system impact the distribution of power?

Accepted Answer

Federalism divides power between the national government and state governments.

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Federalism gives the national government complete power over state governments.

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Federalism equally divides power between the national government and state governments.

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Federalism only applies to the executive branch of government.

Question 51

In the United States, how do compromise and negotiation help create new laws?

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They allow different ideas to be considered, creating laws that balance different interests.

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They are not needed because the majority party can pass laws without considering others.

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They only slow down the process and should be avoided.

Question 52

Which branch of the government is in charge of creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 53

Who is the leader of the Executive branch?

Accepted Answer

President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

Question 54

Which court is known as the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 55

What is the main goal of the system of checks and balances?

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To prevent any single branch of government from gaining too much power

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To make sure all three branches have equal authority

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To safeguard citizens' rights

Question 56

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 57

How many years does a president serve in office?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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6

Question 58

Which document sets forth the basic principles and structure of the US government?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 59

What is the name of the lawmaking body in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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Senate

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House of Representatives

Question 60

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our freedom to speak our minds?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 61

What is the Supreme Court's function within the government?

Accepted Answer

To explain and interpret laws

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To make laws

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To carry out and enforce laws

Question 62

Which right do all citizens in the United States have, regardless of their identity?

Accepted Answer

The right to a fair trial

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The right to drive

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The right to own a pet

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The right to eat pizza

Question 63

In a democracy, who grants the government the authority to create laws?

Accepted Answer

The People

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The President

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The Supreme Court

Question 64

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch