U.S. Government Worksheet

What form of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Representative democracy

• Federalism

Which system of government divides power between central and state governments?

• Unitary system

• Confederal system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

How many members are in the U.S. Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 150

Who is the President of the U.S. Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Vice-President

• Secretary of State

How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets laws and ensures they comply with the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 7

• 12

• 9

• 11

What is the term length for the President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

What is the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government designed to do?

• Limit the power of each branch of government

• Strengthen the executive branch

• Allow Congress to dominate the government

• Prevent elections from being held