Government Quiz

What are the THREE branches of the government of the United States?

• the executive branch

• the military branch

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

• the treasury branch

Recently, the president signed a bill into law. The law makes all schools in the United States teach the same thing to students. Many people do not think that the federal government has the power to control what schools can teach. They think that the law is unconstitutional because the Constitution gives that power to the states. Which part of the government will decide if the law is constitutional?

• the Senate

• the vice president

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

What does it mean if a student has the "right" to do something?

• It means that the student will be punished if the student does not do it

• It means that the student can do it and there will be no consequences

• It means that the student is allowed to do it, but no one else may do it

• It means that the student can do it, but not that the student should do it

Which of the following public duties is required of all US citizens?

• volunteering one's time

• voting in elections

• donating money

• obeying the law

What is the purpose of the judicial branch of government?

• to create laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

Devin and his family visited a local state park to enjoy the outdoors. While at the park, Devin noticed a lot of trash along the side of the nature trails. He decides to write a letter to the leader of the state government. To whom should he address his letter?

• the commissioner

• the mayor

• the governor

• the president

What are TWO reasons that it is important for students in the classroom to follow the rules?

• to make sure that all students stay safe

• to help make classroom lessons more fun

• to make sure the teacher assigns a lot of homework

• to be recognized by the teacher for good behavior

• to allow all students to have the opportunity to learn

What are the two parts of the legislative branch of the US government?

• the president and the vice president

• the governor and the lieutenant governor

• the Senate and the House of Representatives

• the Supreme Court and the district court

Which of the following powers is exercised by the judicial branch of the government of Georgia?

• proposing laws

• making laws

• approving laws

• reviewing laws

Which of the following are important for citizens in a democratic country? Select all that apply.

• voting in local, state, and national elections

• refusing to obey laws that one does not like

• trying to make as much money as possible

• staying informed of political issues

• volunteering in the community