6SW3.2.2 ARTICLE 4: Government of the United States QUESTIONS

What is the main purpose of the United States government? Mark only one oval.

• To protect citizens' rights

• To control the economy

• To promote a single religion

• To manage global affairs

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? Mark only one oval.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

How does the government receive funding to provide services?

• Donations

• Taxes

• Loans

• Investments

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To collect taxes

Which document defines the powers of the federal government? Mark only one oval.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Mark only one oval.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Direct Democracy

Who approves Supreme Court justices? Mark only one oval.

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

What is one responsibility of citizens in a democracy? Mark only one oval.

• To ignore laws

• To vote

• To avoid taxes

• To only follow local leaders

What do state governments control? Mark only one oval.

• Federal laws

• International treaties

• Laws within each state

• Military operations