Branches of Government MCQs [USA – America]

1. How many branches are there in the U.S. federal government? A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five Answer: B) Three 2. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 3. Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 4. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: C) Judicial 5. Who is the head of the Executive Branch? A) The Chief Justice B) The Speaker of the House C) The President D) The Vice President Answer: C) The President 6. Which body of Congress is responsible for approving treaties? A) The House of Representatives B) The Senate C) The Supreme Court D) The President’s Cabinet Answer: B) The Senate 7. Which branch of government can veto bills passed by Congress? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Executive 8. Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: C) Judicial 9. Who has the power to appoint federal judges? A) The Chief Justice B) The Speaker of the House C) The President D) The Senate Majority Leader Answer: C) The President 10. Which branch of government is responsible for handling foreign affairs? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 11. How many members are in the U.S. Senate? A) 50 B) 100 C) 435 D) 538 Answer: B) 100 12. How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives? A) 50 B) 100 C) 435 D) 538 Answer: C) 435 13. Which branch of government can override a presidential veto? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 14. What is the primary role of the Supreme Court? A) Making laws B) Enforcing laws C) Interpreting laws D) Executing laws Answer: C) Interpreting laws 15. Who is the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? A) Ruth Bader Ginsburg B) John Roberts C) Clarence Thomas D) Samuel Alito Answer: B) John Roberts (Note: This answer may change with time; please verify the current Chief Justice if needed.) 16. Which branch of government is responsible for the annual federal budget? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 17. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator? A) 2 years B) 4 years C) 6 years D) 8 years Answer: C) 6 years 18. What is the term length for a U.S. Representative? A) 2 years B) 4 years C) 6 years D) 8 years Answer: A) 2 years 19. Which branch of government is tasked with impeachment proceedings? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 20. Who conducts impeachment trials? A) The House of Representatives B) The Senate C) The Supreme Court D) The President Answer: B) The Senate 21. What is the primary function of the Executive Branch? A) To create laws B) To enforce laws C) To interpret laws D) To review laws Answer: B) To enforce laws 22. Which branch of government can propose amendments to the Constitution? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 23. Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing treaties? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 24. What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: B) 2 25. Which U.S. President is credited with the establishment of the national park system? A) Theodore Roosevelt B) Abraham Lincoln C) Franklin D. Roosevelt D) Thomas Jefferson Answer: A) Theodore Roosevelt 26. Which U.S. branch of government can grant pardons? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 27. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch? A) Declaring war B) Appointing Supreme Court Justices C) Impeaching officials D) Ratifying treaties Answer: B) Appointing Supreme Court Justices 28. Which branch of government is responsible for creating federal agencies? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 29. Which branch of government is the President a part of? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 30. Which part of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills? A) The Senate B) The House of Representatives C) The Supreme Court D) The President Answer: B) The House of Representatives 31. Who has the power to declare war? A) The President B) The Secretary of Defense C) Congress D) The Supreme Court Answer: C) Congress 32. What is the primary role of the Vice President of the United States? A) To preside over the Senate B) To enforce laws C) To interpret laws D) To create laws Answer: A) To preside over the Senate 33. Which branch of government has the power to confirm presidential appointments? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 34. Which body of Congress has the exclusive power to initiate impeachment proceedings? A) The House of Representatives B) The Senate C) The Supreme Court D) The President Answer: A) The House of Representatives 35. Which branch of government is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: C) Judicial 36. What is the primary function of the Department of Justice? A) To make laws B) To enforce laws C) To interpret laws D) To oversee elections Answer: B) To enforce laws 37. What is the name of the federal lawmaking body? A) The Senate B) The House of Representatives C) Congress D) The Cabinet Answer: C) Congress 38. Which branch of government is responsible for budget approval? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 39. Who presides over impeachment trials in the Senate? A) The Vice President B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C) The Speaker of the House D) The President Pro Tempore Answer: B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 40. What is the primary function of the U.S. military? A) To make laws B) To enforce laws C) To protect the nation D) To interpret laws Answer: C) To protect the nation 41. What role does the Secretary of State play in the Executive Branch? A) Overseeing military operations B) Managing the Department of Justice C) Conducting foreign policy D) Interpreting laws Answer: C) Conducting foreign policy 42. Which branch of government can establish and maintain armed forces? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 43. Who can propose a constitutional amendment? A) The President B) Congress C) The Supreme Court D) The Federal Reserve Answer: B) Congress 44. Which branch of government is responsible for executing federal laws and policies? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: A) Executive 45. Who has the power to sign bills into law? A) The Speaker of the House B) The Chief Justice C) The President D) The Senate Majority Leader Answer: C) The President 46. Which branch of government holds the power of judicial review? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: C) Judicial 47. How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court? A) 7 B) 9 C) 11 D) 13 Answer: B) 9 48. Who is responsible for carrying out the laws of the United States? A) The President B) The Congress C) The Supreme Court D) The Senate Answer: A) The President 49. Which constitutional amendment outlines the process for presidential succession? A) 12th Amendment B) 20th Amendment C) 22nd Amendment D) 25th Amendment Answer: D) 25th Amendment 50. What is the highest court in the United States? A) The District Court B) The Court of Appeals C) The Supreme Court D) The Federal Court Answer: C) The Supreme Court