Social Science U5 L1 Quiz FINAL

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The Constitution sets the rules for our government, but the Constitution can also change.

• True

• False

Using context clues, what does the word federal mean in the sentence: "The legislative branch makes laws for everyone to follow. In the federal government, Congress makes laws for the entire country."

• current

• divided

• national

• representative

What are two similarities between the U.S. government and the government of the United Kingdom?

• Congress in the United States and the government of the United Kingdom are both divided into two parts.

• Both countries have one person who heads the government.

• Leaders in Congress and Parliament both serve for life.

• All leaders in Congress and Parliament are elected by voters.

Which statement best describes how the federal government works?

• Citizens elect officials to serve in the executive and legislative branches.

• The president appoints officials to serve in the Senate and the Supreme Court.

• Senators and representatives are elected every two years.

• The Supreme Court hears cases involving laws everywhere around the world.

Why is it important that the Constitution limits the power of each branch of government?

• So that no one branch is more powerful than the others.

• So that the president can make all the decisions.

• So that Congress can control the Supreme Court.

• So that the government can change laws easily.