U.S. Government Quiz

What form of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of the U.S. government includes the president?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Administrative

What is the main role of the legislative branch?

• Enforce laws

• Create laws

• Interpret laws

• Advise the president

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Advise Congress

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

At what age can U.S. citizens vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

What document outlines the rules the U.S. government must follow?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

Who helps the president deal with problems in the country and the world?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

What must happen for a bill to become a law?

• It must be signed by the president only

• It must pass in the House of Representatives and the Senate

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

• It must be voted on by the public