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Structure of U.S. Government
Authored by Stacey Luck
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Match each item to the branch of government it goes with.
Groups:
(a) Legislative Branch
,
(b) Executive Branch
,
(c) Judicial Branch
Makes laws
Congress
Article I
President
Vice President
US Supreme Court
Interprets Laws
Article II
US Senate
Article III
Enforces laws
House of Representatives
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the Separation of Powers in the United States government?
To limit the power of government by dividing it into three branches
To create a single powerful branch of government
To allow the president to have more control over the government
To ensure that the judicial branch has the most power
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making federal laws?
The legislative branch
The executive branch
The judicial branch
The president's cabinet
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when it is said that Congress is bicameral?
It has two houses
It is led by the president
It includes the Supreme Court
It has three branches
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who leads the executive branch of the United States government?
The president
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The House of Representatives
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the United States government?
To interpret the laws
To make federal laws
To lead the executive branch
To advise the president
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each description to the correct branch.
U.S. Supreme Court
Executive Branch
A two-house legislature
The Constitution
The President, VP and Cabinet
Legislative Branch
Congress - The House and Senate
Bicameral
The Supreme Law of the Land
Judicial Branch
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