Citizenship Handbook

This states that the federal government will be divided into three branches, the legislative, the executive, and the judicial.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

This states that each branch has the power to limit the power other two branches.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

This states that states and federal government divide power between them.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Which of the following is NOT a goal set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To form a more perfect union.

• To establish justice.

• To give money to all.

• To ensure domestic tranquility.

What is the most important power of Congress (legislative branch)?

• enforce the law

• create laws

• coin money

• establish post offices

Which of these lists shows how a bill becomes a law?

• Introduction, Floor Action, Committee Action, Enactment into Law

• Introduction, Committee Action, Floor Action, Enactment into Law

• Enactment into Law, Introduction, Floor Action, Committee Action

What powers and functions do state governments have?

• those that are not specifically given to the federal government

• those that local voters give them

• those that the federal government gives them

• those that are defined in the United States Constitution

Which of the following is responsible for public education in the United States?

• Congress

• President

• state government

• private business

Which of these is the main role of the President (executive) of the United States?

• to make the nation’s laws

• to carry out the nation’s laws

• to decide a law’s constitutionality

• to interpret the Constitution

Which of the following is NOT a civic responsibility?

• obeying the laws

• owning property

• serving on a jury

• staying informed