Question

three branches of government quiz
read each question and circle the correct answer.

1. the legislative branch is made up of _. a. the president b. judges c. the senate & house of representatives d. the cabinet members
2. who is responsible for enforcing or carrying out the laws? a. judicial b. executive c. legislative d. all answers above
3. a judge of the supreme court serves for _. a. 5 years b. 2 years c. life d. 6 years
4. a law can be declared unconstitutional by the _ branch. a. legislative b. executive c. judicial
5. the president is also the _ of the military. a. commander - in - chief b. general c. judge d. representative
6. congress members are _. a. chosen by the president b. approved or confirmed by the supreme court c. elected by the people d. confirmed by the senate
7. if a president does not agree with a bill that has been proposed by congress he can _ the bill. a. sign b. veto c. confirm d. ignore
8. which branch can impeach a president? a. legislative b. executive c. judicial
9. a member of the house of representatives serves for _. a. 2 years b. 5 years c. life d. 6 years
10. a member of the senate serves for _. a. 2 years b. 5 years c. life d. 6 years

Explanation:

1. The legislative branch in the U.S. is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
2. The executive branch enforces laws.
3. Supreme - Court judges serve for life to ensure judicial independence.
4. The judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional through judicial review.
5. The President is the commander - in - chief of the military.
6. Congress members (both senators and representatives) are elected by the people.
7. A President can veto a bill proposed by Congress.
8. The legislative branch has the power to impeach a President.
9. Representatives serve for 2 years.
10. Senators serve for 6 years.

Answer:

1. c. the Senate & House of Representatives
2. b. Executive
3. c. life
4. c. Judicial
5. a. commander - in - chief
6. c. elected by the people
7. b. veto
8. a. Legislative
9. a. 2 years
10. d. 6 years