Social Studies Chapter 3 - Government in the US

Circle which person works at the national level of government?

• fire-fighter

• senator

• mayor

• governor

The principles that shaped the U.S. government can be found in documents such as the

• Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Legislative Branch

What branch does the White House belong to?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

What branch does Congress belong to?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

What branch does the Supreme Court belong to?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

Which of the following are citizens required to do by law?

• volunteer at a hospital

• volunteer at a school

• run for office

• pay taxes

What does a citizen mean?

• an official member of a country

• a leader of a country

• a city that you live in

Which of the following workers provide a government service?

• police officer

• basketball player

• artist

How many representatives are elected for the Senate for each state?

• one

• three

• two

What does checks and balances mean?

• The separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government

• your bank account

• A plan of government