Federal Government

What question would a political scientist ask?

• A. What is the relationship like between the leaders of the United States and China?

• B. How does scarcity affect the price of goods in the United States?

• C. What natural resources are used most often in the United States?

• How is the land used in Canada compared to the U.S?

Which of the following is the main purpose of government?

• A. making and enforcing rules and providing security to citizens

• B. providing a free public education to citizens and creating jobs

• C. building relationships with other countries and growing the economy

• D. making the right decisions and supporting the people

Which document contains the basic rules used to run the United States government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

Why did the writers of the Constitution form the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• to separate powers

• to increase powers

• to balance powers

• to decrease power

Which of the following documents includes a list of right of the people protected by the United States government?

• the Constitution

• The Gettysburg Address

• The National Anthem

• The Pledge of Allegiance

In which branch of government does the vice president also serve as the president of the senate?

• A. Judicial

• B. Legislative

• C. Executive

• D. State

Which level of government makes decisions for the United States of America?

• Federal

• State

• County

• City

What are the two parts of the United States congress?

• A. President and Vice President

• B. Senate and Vice President

• C. House of Representatives and Senate

• D. Supreme Court and Appellate Court

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• congress presents a bill

• congress enforces a law

• president vetoes a bill

• president interprets a law

How are the President and members of Congress placed in their positions

• By appointment

• By election

• By experience

• By referral