3 Branches of Government TEST
(Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct
Description
This 3 Branches of Government test evaluates understanding of the United States
federal government's structure, which is divided into three co-equal branches to
ensure a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances.
Exam Content Overview
Legislative Branch (Article I): Makes laws, composed of Congress (Senate and House
of Representatives).
Executive Branch (Article II): Enforces laws, led by the President, Vice President, and
Cabinet.
Judicial Branch (Article III): Interprets laws, consists of the Supreme Court and lower
federal courts.
Typical Exam Topics & Questions
Definition & Roles: Identifying which branch makes, enforces, or interprets laws.
Checks and Balances: Understanding how branches limit each other (e.g.,
Presidential veto, Congressional override, Judicial review).
Composition: Knowing the number of senators (100) and representatives (435), as
well as Supreme Court roles.
Constitutional Basis: Recognizing that Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution created
these branches.
Purpose: Understanding the goal is to prevent tyranny and protect individual liberties.
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, Quiz_________________?
What are the three branches of government? -
Answer☑️
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Quiz_________________?
What do the 3 branches of government do? -
Answer☑️
Legislative - creates the laws
Executive - enacts/carries out the laws
Judicial - interpret & enforce the laws
Quiz_________________?
Why is the power separated between all 3 branches of
government? -
Answer☑️
so that no one branch has too much power
Quiz_________________?
What 2 groups make up Congress? -
Answer☑️
1. House of representative
2. Senate
Quiz_________________?
What do you call a branch of government that 2 different parts? -
Answer☑️
bicameral
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(Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct
Description
This 3 Branches of Government test evaluates understanding of the United States
federal government's structure, which is divided into three co-equal branches to
ensure a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances.
Exam Content Overview
Legislative Branch (Article I): Makes laws, composed of Congress (Senate and House
of Representatives).
Executive Branch (Article II): Enforces laws, led by the President, Vice President, and
Cabinet.
Judicial Branch (Article III): Interprets laws, consists of the Supreme Court and lower
federal courts.
Typical Exam Topics & Questions
Definition & Roles: Identifying which branch makes, enforces, or interprets laws.
Checks and Balances: Understanding how branches limit each other (e.g.,
Presidential veto, Congressional override, Judicial review).
Composition: Knowing the number of senators (100) and representatives (435), as
well as Supreme Court roles.
Constitutional Basis: Recognizing that Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution created
these branches.
Purpose: Understanding the goal is to prevent tyranny and protect individual liberties.
1
, Quiz_________________?
What are the three branches of government? -
Answer☑️
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Quiz_________________?
What do the 3 branches of government do? -
Answer☑️
Legislative - creates the laws
Executive - enacts/carries out the laws
Judicial - interpret & enforce the laws
Quiz_________________?
Why is the power separated between all 3 branches of
government? -
Answer☑️
so that no one branch has too much power
Quiz_________________?
What 2 groups make up Congress? -
Answer☑️
1. House of representative
2. Senate
Quiz_________________?
What do you call a branch of government that 2 different parts? -
Answer☑️
bicameral
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