US Government Quiz

What was the first formal form of government in the United States?

• Articles Of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

• Legislative

• Executive

Who has the power to carry out the laws in the United States?

• Bill of Rights

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and Senate

• President and Vice President

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?

• To establish three branches of government

• To declare war and make treaties

• To ensure basics rights and liberties to all US citizens

• To make money and treaties with Native American tribes

Why were the first ten amendments added to the US Constitution?

• To give too much power to the government

• To replace the Articles Of Confederation

• To carry out the laws

• To ensure one level does not have too much power

What is the main role of the Executive branch in the US government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To declare war

What is the significance of the Articles Of Confederation in US history?

• It was the first constitution of the United States

• It declared the independence of the United States

• It established the Bill of Rights

• It abolished slavery in the United States

Why is the Bill of Rights considered an essential part of the US Constitution?

• It outlines the structure of the government

• It provides the procedure for amending the Constitution

• It guarantees basic rights and freedoms to the citizens

• It establishes the supremacy of federal law