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The Legislative Branch and the Judicial Branch

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the Legislative Branch and the Judicial Branch of the United States government.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?

  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Executive Branch

  3. Judicial Branch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws in the United States.

What are the two chambers of the Legislative Branch?

  1. House of Representatives and Senate

  2. House of Representatives and Supreme Court

  3. Senate and Supreme Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  1. 435

  2. 100

  3. 535


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 435 members in the House of Representatives.

How many members are there in the Senate?

  1. 100

  2. 435

  3. 535


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 100 members in the Senate.

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

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years.

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

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Senate is 6 years.

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

  1. To make laws

  2. To enforce laws

  3. To interpret laws


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the Legislative Branch is to make laws.

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

  1. To make laws

  2. To enforce laws

  3. To interpret laws


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main function of the Executive Branch is to enforce laws.

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

  1. To make laws

  2. To enforce laws

  3. To interpret laws


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main function of the Judicial Branch is to interpret laws.

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

  1. Supreme Court

  2. Court of Appeals

  3. District Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court.

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

  1. Life

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is life.

What is the process by which a president nominates a Supreme Court justice?

  1. The president nominates a justice, and the Senate confirms the nomination.

  2. The president nominates a justice, and the House of Representatives confirms the nomination.

  3. The president nominates a justice, and the Supreme Court confirms the nomination.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The president nominates a Supreme Court justice, and the Senate confirms the nomination.

What is the process by which a Supreme Court justice is removed from office?

  1. Impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.

  2. Removal by the president.

  3. Resignation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Supreme Court justice can be removed from office by impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the system of checks and balances?

  1. To interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional.

  2. To enforce laws and carry out the orders of the president.

  3. To make laws and represent the interests of the people.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Judicial Branch in the system of checks and balances is to interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional.

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