Unit 2 Topic 1 Test

What are the responsibilities of a good citizen? Select all that apply.

• obey laws

• vote

• break laws

• litter

• pay taxes

Who has to sign a bill for it to become a law?

• Supreme Court

• President

• Vice President

• Congress

Each branch of government is given the power to check on the other branches of government. This is called _________.

• House of Representatives

• dictatorship

• democracy

• checks and balances

Citizens of American have certain ________ and _______ that are protected by the Constitution.

• rights

• ideas

• laws

• responsibilities

Why is it important to divide the powers and responsibilities among three branches of government?

• So the President has all the power

• So one branch doesn't have all the power

• Because we want a dictatorship with a king

• So that citizens can make all the decisions

What is another name for the Federal Government?

• National Government

• Local Government

• State Government

• Democracy

The Judicial Branch of government includes the _______

• Senate

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

What branch of government is in charge of interpreting the Constitution and laws made by the Legislative branch?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Congress

• Legislative Branch

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up which part of our government?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court

• Congress

The state level of government is the middle level and includes the __________.

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• justices