The U.S. Government

First Name and Last Name:

1. How many branches does the federal government have?

• two
• three
• four
• five

2. Determine if the following statement is true or false. Each branch of the government has it own jobs and responsibilities.

• True
• False

3. What are the names of the three branches of government? Select all that apply.

• executive
• legislative
• judicial
• defensive
• national

4. Where is the federal government centered?

• In the nation's capital, Washington D.C.
• In the nation's capital, California.
• In the nation's capital, Texas
• In the nation's capital, New York.

5. Which person or group is part of the executive branch of the federal government?

• Congress
• the president
• The Supreme Court

6. How often are presidential elections?

• every two years
• every three years
• every four years
• every eight years

7. What are the requirements a person must meet to run for president?

• The person must be at least 35 years old. The person must have lived in the United States for 14 years. The person must be a natural born citizen.
• The person must be at least 50 years old. The person must have lived in the United States all his life.

8. In which month does the general election for president take place?

• January
• February
• June
• November
• December

9. How old do you have to be to vote in the presidential elections?

• 16
• 18
• 21
• 25