McGraw-Hill Government Lessons

The U.S. Government at Work

The Constitution

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the set of laws that tells how the United States should be run?

• the Legislative

• the Executive

• the Judicial

• the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The cabinet helps the president _______.

• choose people to help make laws

• run the country

• break the government into branches

• approve the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The job of the Department of State is to ______.

• look after the military

• print new paper money and coins

• deal with other countries

• watch over other countries

Multiple Choice

Which department works to keep American borders and people safe?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of the Interior

• Department of Justice

Multiple Choice

Helpers in which department handle important natural resources?

• Department of the Interior

• Department of Treasury

• Department of Justice

• Department of Resources