US Government Test

Who was the first elected president of the United States?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

• John Marshall

What was the first attempt at a plan of government in the United States?

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• The Articles of Confederation

• Article 1

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

The legislative branch of the federal government includes the

• Cabinet and Senate

• Supreme Court and Cabinet

• House of Representatives and Cabinet

• House of Representatives and Senate

Which political leader wrote the Declaration of Independence and later led the Democratic Republican Party?

• George Washington

• John Marshall

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

Which of these people is the leader of the National Executive Branch?

• Vice President

• Senator

• President

• Governor

Which of the following duties is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

• carrying out/enforcing the laws

• interpreting laws

• writing laws

• establishing court

The table below describes the federal government.

Executive- President

Legislative- Congress

Judicial-?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

Citizens are expected to do everything EXCEPT:

• vote

• attend jury duty

• write laws

• pay taxes