American Government Final Examination

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

• Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws.

• Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries.

• Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president.

• Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.

What is freedom of religion?

• You can’t choose the time you practice your religion.

• You must choose a religion.

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

• No one can practice a religion.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House.

• The Prime Minister.

• The President.

• The Chief Justice.

Name one branch or part of the government.

• State government.

• Legislative.

• Parliament.

• United Nations.

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation.

• The inalienable rights.

• The Declaration of Independence.

• The Bill of Rights.

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

• Make treaties.

• Provide schooling and education.

• Create an army.

• Coin or print money.

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

• The President.

• The Vice-President.

• The Secretary of Defense.

• The Attorney General.

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• President of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

• Governor of the most populous state

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Who vetoes bills?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of representatives

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• Advises the president

• Selects the Vice President

• Runs the government when the President travels

• Negotiates treaties with foreign nations