Question 1Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of the U.S. government is the largest and most complex?ExecutiveJudicialLegislativeAdministrative
Question 2Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary power of the legislative branch?Executing lawsInterpreting lawsMaking lawsEnforcing laws
Question 3Multiple ChoiceHow does the legislative branch control money in the U.S. government?By creating new taxesBy appointing federal judgesBy negotiating treatiesBy declaring war
Question 4Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a responsibility of the legislative branch?Declaring warApproving treatiesAppointing the presidentCollecting taxes
Question 5Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government has the power to declare war?ExecutiveJudicialLegislativeState
Question 6Multiple ChoiceWhat is one of the checks the legislative branch has on the executive branch?Appointing Supreme Court justicesVetoing presidential decisionsOverturning presidential vetoesDeclaring laws unconstitutional
Question 8Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the U.S. government is responsible for admitting new states?ExecutiveJudicialLegislativeState
Question 9Multiple ChoiceWhat must happen for a bill to become a law?It must be approved by the presidentIt must be approved by Congress and the presidentIt must be approved by more than half of both houses of CongressIt must be approved by the Supreme Court
Question 10Multiple ChoiceWhat is the role of Congress regarding U.S. currency?Printing moneyControlling U.S. currencySetting interest ratesNone of the above
Question 11Multiple ChoiceWhat percentage of the U.S. budget goes to health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid?More than 50%Less than 25%About 10%Exactly 75%
Question 12Multiple ChoiceWho has the power to approve treaties made by the president?The SenateThe House of RepresentativesThe Supreme CourtThe Secretary of State
Question 13Multiple ChoiceWhat is the legislative branch's role in the federal budget?Proposing the budgetAdopting the budgetExecuting the budgetNone of the above
Question 14Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government can create new courts for the judicial branch?ExecutiveJudicialLegislativeState
Question 15Multiple ChoiceWhat is one of the ways Congress can check the power of the president?Vetoing lawsDeclaring laws unconstitutionalApproving presidential nominationsControlling the military
Question 16Multiple ChoiceWho controls U.S. national parks and historic sites?The presidentThe Supreme CourtCongressThe Department of the Interior
Question 17Multiple ChoiceWhat is needed for Congress to overturn a presidential veto?A simple majorityA two-thirds majorityUnanimous consentApproval from the Supreme Court
Question 18Multiple ChoiceWho is responsible for setting requirements for immigrants to become U.S. citizens?The presidentThe Supreme CourtCongressThe Department of Homeland Security
Question 19Multiple ChoiceWhat does Congress use to fund and maintain the military?TariffsLoansTaxesDonations
Question 20Multiple ChoiceWhat is a power of the legislative branch regarding counterfeiters?Apprehending themProsecuting themPunishing themNone of the above