Unit 6 Test Review- U.S. Government

Multiple Choice

Which official is part of the national/federal government?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• assistant mayor

Multiple Choice

A lieutenant governor would work in which level of government?

• local/city/town government

• state government

• national/federal government

Multiple Choice

What is a service the national government commonly provides?

• running individual schools

• building lending libraries

• operating police departments

• delivering mail

Multiple Choice

A lieutenant governor would be chosen by election through a voting process (by the people). True or False?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

As a Texas citizen, how can we replace a leader who fails to uphold basic beliefs of Texas laws?

• Gather and force the leader to be removed

• Complain to our friends about him

• Elect/Vote for someone else to serve in that position

• Ask local officials to fire the leader

Multiple Choice

What is one function of a local government?

• print the nation's money

• provide drinking water

• run the military

• issue driver's permits

Multiple Choice

How do many communities choose council members?

• people apply for the job

• mayor hires them

• people elect them

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the United States Constitution, based on the phrase “we the people”?

• to establish and organize a representative democracy

• to regulate the king of England

• to control the citizens of the United States

Multiple Choice

How does the phrase “consent of the governed” relate to the function of government of the United States?

• A certain number of citizens must serve in government.

• All laws must have citizen approval before they go into effect.

• The president has the most important position in government.

  
  

• The people must agree to government rule.

Fill in the Blank

The main purpose of the "Bill of Rights" is to _______ the rights of all American people.

Multiple Choice

The United States Constitution was created to organize the nation's government. True or False?

• False

• True