U.S. Government Practice

Which one of the following is not a branch of the federal government?

• Executive

• Democracy

• Legislative

• Judicial

The First Amendment covers all the following EXCEPT which one?

• Freedom to get married

• Freedom of free speech

• Freedom to peacefully assemble

• Freedom of religion

Choose one way that citizens can influence lawmakers.

• Shopping in their districts

• Voting in elections

• Eating at the same restaurant

• Talking badly about them to their friends

The U.S. celebrates the 4th of July for which reason?

• It's the first day of summer

• It's marks the day that the U.S. gained independence from England

• It is the day we celebrate the invention of fireworks

Which term means that laws apply equally to everyone?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Freedom Rings

• Law for all

• Rule of Law

Which term represents the belief that the government gets its power from its citizens?

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• People Power

How long can a supreme court justice hold office?

• For life

• 4 years

• 20 years

• 2 years

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up which branch of the federal government?

• Supreme Court

• Executive

• Legislative

The President heads which branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Why did the framers of the constitution feel a Bill of Rights was necessary?

• They just liked writing

• They felt rights of citizens should be guaranteed

• They didn't want people to be upset that there wasn't a bill of rights