U.S. and Canadian Government Quiz

What type of government does the United States have?

• Federal Republic

• Parliamentary Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

Who runs the executive branch in the United States?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

How long is the fixed term for a U.S. President?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who elects the U.S. President?

• Parliament

• Citizens

• Senate

• House of Commons

How many people are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 105

• 435

• 500

What is the role of the U.S. Judicial Branch?

• Introduce legislation

• Enforce laws

• Check if laws match the Constitution

• Elect the President

How often are elections held in the United States?

• Every year

• Every 2-4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

What type of government does Canada have?

• Federal Republic

• Parliamentary Republic and a Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Who runs the executive branch in Canada?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor

• Mayor

How many people are in the Canadian Senate?

• 100

• 105

• 435

• 500