Unit 2 Test - Structures of Government

What type of government does the United States have?

• Dictatorship

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Match the branch to their correct main role: Executive Branch - A) Creates Laws B) Interprets Laws C) Enforces Laws.

• A) Creates Laws

• B) Interprets Laws

• C) Enforces Laws

The U.S. Congress is divided into how many chambers?

• One

• Two

• Three

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

What is the "rule of law?" (USG.1.IP)

• The individual states have the ultimate say in determining law

• The Supreme Court passes bills into laws in the US

• Everyone, including government leaders, must follow the law

• The Constitution is the only law in the United States

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military? (USG.2.ER)

• The President

• The Defense Secretary

• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

• The National Security Advisor

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

Which amendment is likely being violated if a cop searches a car without probable cause?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Who is the current Vice President?

• Kamala Harris

• JD Vance

• John Adams

• George W Bush

Write the name of the SC Senator below.

• Tim Scott

• Lindsey Graham

• John Doe

• Jane Smith