Unit 2 practice test

Which is not a branch of government in the United States?

• Legislative

• Supreme

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the job of the Legislative Branch of government?

• make sure laws are constitutional

• enforce laws

• speak to world leaders

• create new laws

Which building holds meetings for Congress?

• U.S. Capitol

• White House

• Supreme Court

• Washington Monument

Federalism is when the federal government shares power with ________.

• churches

• other countries

• courts

• states

What is a power both the federal and state governments have?

• declare war

• borrow money

• protect public health

• maintain schools

Who runs the Executive Branch of government?

• justices

• president

• mayor

• lawyer

Which of the following is NOT an example of civic virtue?

• dumping trash near the bayou

• attending a community meeting

• voting

• cleaning your neighborhood

Using the map, which states have the warmest temperatures? Choose 2.

• Washington

• Texas

• Florida

• Arkansas

In which region could a person see the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Great Plains Region

• West Coast Region

• South Region

• New England Region

In which region would a person be able to visit the Appalachian Mountains?

• West Coast Region

• Great Plains Region

• Midwest Region

• South Region