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The Three Branches of Government

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the three branches of government.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which branch of 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.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Executive Branch

  3. Judicial Branch


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Executive Branch

  3. Judicial Branch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting laws.

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

  1. President

  2. Speaker of the House

  3. Chief Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Speaker of the House is the head of the Legislative Branch.

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

  1. President

  2. Speaker of the House

  3. Chief Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President is the head of the Executive Branch.

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

  1. President

  2. Speaker of the House

  3. Chief Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Justice is the head of the Judicial Branch.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  1. 100

  2. 435

  3. 535


Correct Option: B
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.

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 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 term of office for a justice of the Supreme Court?

  1. Life

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the process by which a law is made?

  1. Bill becomes law

  2. Veto

  3. Override


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process by which a law is made is called a bill becomes law.

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

  1. Bill becomes law

  2. Veto

  3. Override


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The process by which a president can reject a law is called a veto.

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

  1. Bill becomes law

  2. Veto

  3. Override


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The process by which Congress can override a presidential veto is called an override.

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