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Branches of government Quiz for Grade 5

10 social studies questions on branches of government with answers, written for Grade 5. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? (Multiple choice)
  1. Judicial branch
  2. Legislative branch
  3. Executive branch
  4. Military branch
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Legislative branch

The legislative branch makes laws.
2.
Who is the head of the executive branch at the national level? (Multiple choice)
  1. Senator
  2. President
  3. Chief Justice
  4. Speaker of the House
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President

The President leads the executive branch.
3.
Which branch interprets laws and decides if they are fair? (Multiple choice)
  1. Executive branch
  2. Legislative branch
  3. Judicial branch
  4. Treasury department
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Judicial branch

The judicial branch interprets laws.
4.
The legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

The legislative branch includes both the Senate and the House.
5.
The President can make laws without approval from Congress. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

Only Congress can make laws; the President can approve or veto them.
6.
Name the highest court in the United States. (Identification)
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Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest court.
7.
The _____ branch enforces the laws passed by the legislative branch. (Fill in the blank)
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executive

The executive branch enforces laws.
8.
Which of the following is NOT a power of the judicial branch? (Multiple choice)
  1. Making laws
  2. Settling disputes
  3. Reviewing court cases
  4. Deciding if laws are constitutional
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Making laws

Only the legislative branch makes laws.
9.
Match each branch with its main function. (Matching type)
1. Legislative branch
A. Makes laws
2. Executive branch
B. Enforces laws
3. Judicial branch
C. Interprets laws
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1 = Makes laws; 2 = Enforces laws; 3 = Interprets laws

Each branch has a separate function.
10.
Give three powers or duties of the legislative branch. (Enumeration)
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Making laws, Approving the budget, Declaring war

The legislative branch makes laws, approves budgets, and can declare war.