Government

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• governor
• mayor
• president
• speaker of the house

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch
• constitutional convention
• legislative branch
• checks and balances

The leader of a city or village is called...

• mayor
• senator
• governor
• president

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How often do we hold presidential elections?

• every 6 years
• every 2 years
• every 4 years 
• every 8 years

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

• make sure the President has the most power.
• to write checks and keep people from fighting.
• to balance the power of the three branches of government.

This man was the first President of the United States and was greatly trusted.

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton

Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?

• Judicial 
• Legislative
• Executive

Which branch includes a system of courts?

• Executive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

The ______  _______  makes the laws

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

A(n) is a change, or addition, to the constitution.

• Preamble
• Articles
• Amendments