Government Test

The United States has 3 branches of government: the executive, legislative, and ________________?

• judicial
• presidential
• confederation

Communities make laws to ___

• keep people safe
• educate people
• run businesses

Rules that people must obey

• declarations
• laws
• constitutions

Which document separated the government into 3 branches and explained their roles and responsibilities?

• Bill of Rights
• The Constitution
• Articles of Confederation

The Legislative branch is called _________________.

• Congress
• Supreme Court
• Cabinet

Who heads the executive branch of the US government?

• the president
• the governor
• the mayor

Which branch makes sure the laws are fair and follow the U.S. Constitution.

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Who does the U.S. Constitution establish as the source of the government's authority?

• landowners
• people
• the President

____________ is a form of government where people have the power to elect their representatives.

• patriotism
• democracy
• minority