Government Quiz- 5th Grade

1.Why was a separation of powers created in the Constitution?

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To make each branch work independently

• Making the laws is the same as enforcing the law

• To allow Congress to pass any law

Which branch of government has the power to veto a bill?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive and Judicial Branch

1.Why did the authors of the Constitution want to limit the power given to any one branch of government?

• to ensure that power rests with the president

• to ensure the power rests with the people

• to make sure citizens were treated fairly

• to make sure people kept the right to vote

For which activity is the legislative branch of the United States government responsible?

• interpreting the Constitution

• punishing criminals

• enforcing laws

• making new laws

What is the division of power called in which the Constitution divides the powers granted to the federal government among three branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Popular sovereignty

• Rule of law

• Common good

Which is an example of checks and balances?

• Congress declares laws unconstitutional

• Congress enforces laws

• President has veto power

• Supreme Court writes laws

Which level of government makes decisions for the United States of America?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• County Government

• City Government

Which of the following is an example of federal power granted by the Constitution?

• to keep an army

• to build schools

• to operate towns

• to produce electricity

The leader of our country is the president. What is the title of the leader of our state?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Judge

What is the highest court in our nation?

• State Supreme Court

• Criminal trial court

• Superior Court

• U. S. Supreme Court