Government 1 Test Practice

Why would most people who attend our school be considered 'citizens' of the United States?

• Most of them live in another country and commute to school each day.
• They are paying taxes.
• Most of them live in the US and share the same rights and responsibilities
• Most travel between the US and other countries.

Which word best describes the people who make the laws and run our country? (hint, it's divided into 3 parts)

• civics
• Principles
• Government
• citizens

Which of the following is an example of 'Equality'?

• Black students and white students were once kept separate at different schools.
• Years ago, only men were allowed to vote.
• Some people cheated on the test while others studied hard for their grade.
• Black and white students are allowed to attend the same school.

Our Constitution says that it promotes the general welfare. What does 'General Welfare' mean?

• To allow only younger people to vote
• To only help those who are rich
• For the good of everyone who lives in America
• All of the above

What is the term for the system of government where the power is divided between a central government and smaller units, such as states or provinces?

• Theocracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Federalism

Which of the following is a responsibility that you have as a citizen of the United States?

• follow the laws
• Work and pay taxes
• Vote
• All of the above

Which of the following is a job of the US President?

• Is able to create any law they want without anyone else having to agree to it.
• Commander and chief of the military forces of the United States
• Has the ability to order citizens to do anything they want even if senators and representatives don't like it.
• Can convict any US citizen of a

Which branch of government are the Senators and State Representatives in? This branch makes the LAWS.

• Legislative Branch
• The US military
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

What is the term for the power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional?

• Judicial review
• Executive order
• Constitutional amendment
• Legislative oversight

Which of the following is a power of the legislative branch of the US government?

• Pardon individuals for federal crimes
• Declare war
• Appoint federal judges
• Commander in chief of the military