Government Branches

Instructions:

Print this multiple-choice quiz. Read the questions carefully and choose the best answer.

1) To interpret the meaning of the laws is a function of which branch?

a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judicial

2) Which branch has the function of making the laws?

a) Judicial
b) Legislative
c) Executive

3) The function of the executive branch is to?

a) interpret the law
b) make the laws
c) enforce the laws

4) Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

a) the mayor
b) senators
c) the president

5) Conducting trials is an activity of the branch of government whose function is to?

a) make the laws
b) interpret the laws
c) enforce the laws

6) Who is head of the Judicial Branch?

a) the president
b) the judge
c) the Supreme Court

7) Who is head of the Legislative Branch?

a) the president
b) Congress
c) the Supreme Court

8) Writing proposed legislation is an activity of which branch?

a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judicial

9) Sentencing convicted persons is an activity of which branch?

a) Judicial
b) Legislative
c) Executive

10) Which branch of government appoints federal judges?

a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial