US Government

This document created the U.S. government. 

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What is another word for "national?"

• federal

• state

• local

The Constitution divides our government into _________ branches.

• 5

• 4

• 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the branches of government?

• Judicial

• Secretary of State

• Legislative

• Executive

Which term describes the system where the branches of government have equal power?

• Federal, state, and local

• Constitution

• Checks and balances

What is the name of the capital city of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Los Angeles

This branch of government carries out or executes the laws.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Who has the power to veto a bill before it becomes a law?

• Vice President

• President

• Congress

If the President can no longer do their job, who becomes President?

• Vice President

• The First Lady

• Speaker of the House

What is the job of the Cabinet?

• To write laws

• To select the President

• To advise the President