Grade 5 Unit 1 Assessment

1 . Which of the following are branches of the US government? Select ALL responses that are correct:

• B. Executive
• D. Judicial
• F. Legislative
• A. Congress
• C. Supreme Court

2. What phrase is used to describe the reason the constitution divided the federal government into three separate branches?

• A. separation of power
• B. popular sovereignty
• C. rule of law
• D. common good

3 Which is an example of checks and balances?

• A. Congress declares laws unconstitutional.
• B. Congress enforces laws.
• C. President has veto power.
• D. Supreme Court writes laws.

4. Which level of government makes decisions for the United States of America?

• A. Federal Government
• B. State Government
• C. County Government
• D. City Government

5. The legislative branch of the United States government is responsible for which of the following?

• A. interpreting the constitution
• B. punishing criminals
• C. enforcing laws
• D. making new laws

6 The leader of our country is the president. What is the title of the leader of our state?

• A. President
• B. Mayor
• C. Governor
• D. Judge

7 What is the highest court in our nation?

• A. State Supreme Court
• B. Criminal Trial Court
• C. Superior Court
• D. US Supreme Court

8 Which document begins with the words..."We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union...

• A. Preamble to the Constitution
• B. Mayflower Compact
• C. Articles of Confederation
• D. Declaration of Independence

9 How are classroom rules similar to the laws of federal government?

• A. both coin money
• B. both preserve order and security
• C. both require us to respect each other
• D. both require us to attend school
• Option 5

10 Which level of government is responsible for issuing you a driver's license?

• A. Federal
• B. State
• C. County
• D. City