Government Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a reason we need government?

• To keep order

• To make money

• To manage conflicts

• To protect people and property

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Democratic Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

What do we call the leader of the Executive Branch?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Senator

What do we call the leader of each state's government?

• President

• Congressman

• Mayor

• Governor

Where do the members of Congress work? Mark ALL that apply.

• Washington, D.C.

• The White House

• U.S. Capitol Building

• Walmart

What are the jobs of the Legislative Branch? Mark ALL that apply.

• To make money

• To protect the president

• To solve national problems

• To write new laws

Which of the following is NOT true about the President of the United States?

• He/She enforces the laws of the whole country

• He/She must approve or veto laws suggested by Congress

• He/She is elected for 6 years

• He/She lives at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Our current President is

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Hilary Clinton

• Donald Trump

Our current California governor is

• Justin Bieber

• Jerry Brown

• Ronald Reagan

• Jack Tanaka

How many justices (usually) sit on the Supreme Court?

• Six

• Nine

• Seven

• Four