Civics Review

Which branch makes the laws of the United States?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legal

The legislative branch includes which two parts of the federal government?

• House of Representatives and the President

• Senate and the President

• House of Representatives and the Senate

• Judicial and Legislative

The second branch of government in the United States is the executive branch. What is the main job of the executive branch?

• enforce laws

• interpret laws

• lawmaking

• lawsuit

Article III of the United States Constitution give which branch of the federal government its power and structure?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

• France

Article I of the US Constitution states:

power to collect taxes

power to coin money

power to make laws on immigration

Which branch of the federal government has these powers?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• impeach

This phrase best refers to the

• failed policies made by foreign officials
• grievances in the Declaration of Independence
• national problems caused by outdated laws
• weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by

• serving in the military
• paying an income tax
• serving on a jury
• obeying the state law

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• It addresses local needs and serves the public good
• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to

• promote public health
• support federal laws
• protect consumer rights
• regulate land use

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?

• natural law

• social contract

• checks and balances

• separation of powers