Government test review

In 1787 a convention was called by the states to improve the US government. At this meeting delegates agreed on a document that describes how the government of the United States should work. This document is called a;

• revolution

• constitution

• bill of rights

• cabinet

The first ten amendments (changes) to the US Constitution, are known as the;

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Great Compromise

The writers of the US Constitution wanted a "balance of power" among the three branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too strong. They created a system under which each branch of government would be able to limit the powers of the other branches. This system is known as;

• limiting powers

• compromises

• checks and balances

• Bill of Rights

) Read the Checks and Balances statement. Select which two branches of government it involves. After a court finds someone guilty of a crime, the president can grant a pardon so the person isn’t punished.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Read the Checks and Balances statements. Select which two branches of government it involves.

After Congress passes a bill, the president signs or vetoes it to determine if it will become law.

• Judicial branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

The United States needs laws to_________.

Select all that apply

• keep people safe

• keep kids from going to school

• ensure everyone has hte same rights and responsibilities

• allow pepople to do whatever they want to do

Celeste was born in Ohio and just turned 18 years old. Is she old enough to vote in US and Ohio elections?

• yes

• no

• I don't know

Which of the following is NOT a way that you can help change the government?

• siging petitions

• voting for leaders

• watching TV

• running for office

Which branch of governemtn interprets the laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Congress can vote to _________, or accuse a government official for commiting a crime.

• compromise

• impeach

• judicial branch

• veto