U.S. Government: Show What You Know

Which word means to say no to a bill?

• citizens
• laws
• veto
• Constitution

Which word means the highest court in the United States?

• citizens
• laws
• Congress
• Supreme Court

Which word means the House of Representatives and the Senate together?

• citizens
• laws
• Constitution
• Congress

Which word means the document that gives the U.S. citizens rights and freedoms and details how our government works?

• citizens
• veto
• Constitution
• Supreme Court

How does the government get money to pay for government services?

• By collecting taxes from people
• By holding bake sales
• By printing their own money
• By working at a job to earn money

What is a democracy?

• A form of government where a king rules
• A form of government where the people have a say
• A form of government run by the police

Why do communities have governments?

• To protect their citizens
• To have elections every four years
• To give the police and judges a job
• To have power over the people

How many senators does each state have?

• Two
• Four
• Six
• It is based on the population of the state.

What is another name for the President?

• Your Honor
• Commander-in-Chief
• King
• Vice President

The President of the United States must _________.

• Be at least 35 years old
• Be a citizen of the United States for at least 14 years
• Be born in the United States
• All of the above