Branches of Government Quiz

Grade 5 · Social Studies · Quiz

Do you know how America's three branches of government work? Let's test it!

Questions

Which branch of government makes the laws?
1. Executive Branch
2. Judicial Branch
3. Legislative Branch
4. Military Branch
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Answer: Legislative Branch
The President can veto (reject) a bill passed by Congress.
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Answer: True
The Supreme Court's power to decide whether a law follows the Constitution is called __________ review.
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Answer: judicial
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
1. 5
2. 7
3. 9
4. 12
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Answer: 9
Congress can override a presidential veto if two-thirds of both chambers vote to do so.
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Answer: True
How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
1. 50
2. 100
3. 435
4. 538
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Answer: 100
Supreme Court justices are appointed for __________, so they don't need to worry about being popular.
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Answer: life
Who nominates Supreme Court justices?
1. Congress
2. The American voters
3. The President
4. The Chief Justice
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Answer: The President
The system of checks and balances ensures no single branch of government has too much power.
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Answer: True
A proposed law introduced in Congress is called a:
1. veto
2. bill
3. amendment
4. decree
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Answer: bill