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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Checks and Balances -
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Idea that allows different branches of government to limit or check
the power of other branches of government
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Separation of Powers -
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consisting of 3 independent and coequal branches of government
(Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)
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Legislative Branch -
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Article I of the Constitution; makes laws, has the power to declare
war, override a veto, approves federal appointees, create a
federal budget; bicameral, senate and house of representatives,
535 total members
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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_________________?
Checks and Balances -
jibu☑️
Idea that allows different branches of government to limit or check
the power of other branches of government
Quiz_________________?
Separation of Powers -
jibu☑️
consisting of 3 independent and coequal branches of government
(Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)
Quiz_________________?
Legislative Branch -
jibu☑️
Article I of the Constitution; makes laws, has the power to declare
war, override a veto, approves federal appointees, create a
federal budget; bicameral, senate and house of representatives,
535 total members
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