Government 1

Democracy began in the ancient city of...

• Rome, Italy
• Athens, Greece
• London, England
• Venice, Italy

The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?

• Direct Democracy
• United Democracy
• Republic Democracy
• Representative Democracy

The U.S. was influenced in many ways by ancient Greece. Which of the following was NOT an influence?

• Democracy
• The architecture and design of buildings
• Clothing
• Olympic Games

Which branch of government makes the nation's laws and is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Capitol Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch

Which branch of government is where laws are approved or vetoed?

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Amendment Branch

Who interprets laws and makes certain the Constitution is being obeyed?

• President
• Congress
• Supreme Court Justices
• Governor

Which continent is Athens, Greece located on?

• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• South America 

Why can no branch of government become too strong or powerful?

• Not enough laws are there to control power.
• separation of powers checks the other branches
• the president of the U.S. has all the control
• no one branch wants to be powerful

The General Assembly is a part of which level of government?

• national government
• local government
• state government
• city government

The Constitution is a....

• document stating the plan of how our government should work
• famous letter written by George Washington
• plan put together by the Pilgrims
• document that requires all citizens to vote