Government Quiz

Democracy is a kind of government where

• A king is in charge

• A tyrant rules

• A leader is elected by the people

• No one is in charge

Which is the MAIN reason the United States has three branches of government?

• To provide more jobs

• To allow more people to be in charge

• To give ALL the power to the president

• To keep any one branch from having too much power

What are the three branches of government?

• President, judges, police officers

• Legislative, Judicial, Executive

• Teachers, fire fighters, governor

• Mayor, taxpayers, parents

What is the most important job the legislative branch does?

• They make laws

• They declare war

• They do nothing

• They take care of kids

Which branch of the government makes sure that laws are fair and follow the constitution?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• County

What level of the government has the power to declare war?

• Local

• State

• National

Which of the following is a responsibility or duty that citizens have? Select all that apply. (3)

• riding the bus

• paying taxes

• obeying laws

• writing a letter to a friend

• voting

The government enforces laws, or makes sure people follow them. Which people are hired to enforce laws?

• police officers

• Librarians

• Firefighters

In the United States, which of these services are usually run by the government? Select all that apply. (4)

• postal service

• Libraries

• gas stations

• fire departments

• public schools

In the United States, which of these are usually built by the government? Select all that apply. (3)

• movie theaters

• Bridges

• Parks

• roads