WorksheetsGovernment Pre-assessment
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the system where each branch of government has certain powers over the other two is called...
a)
limited government
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
checks and balances
d)
federalism
2.
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
President
3.
How is the number of representatives each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives determined?
a)
It is determined by the population in each state
b)
The largest states by land mass get the most representatives
c)
By the Constitution, which specifies two representatives for each state.
d)
By each state according to their number of state legislators.
4.
How is the number of Senators each state gets determined?
a)
By population based on the U.S. Census.
b)
The largest states by land mass get the most senators
c)
Each state gets two senators.
d)
By each state according to their number of state legislators.
5.
Why do we have a checks and balances system in place?
a)
To ensure the legislative branch has the most power
b)
To ensure that one branch does not get too powerful over the other two.
c)
So that you can go to the bank and get your balance and use checks.
d)
To ensure the king of the United States remains loayl to the people
6.
What was a reason the Articles of Confederation failed as a government?
a)
The National government was too strong
b)
The States had too much power and acted like independence coutries
c)
The executive branch was too powerful
d)
They were successful and still govern us today
7.
What Branch of Government enforces the laws and commands the military? (President)
a)
Legislative
b)
The States had too much power and acted like independence coutries
c)
Judicial
d)
Executive
8.
What Branch of Government interprets the laws to make sure they are constitutional (Supreme Court)
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Congress
9.
How is power separated in the United States government?
a)
Each law must deal with one issue at a time.
b)
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches share powers and each are held by different groups of people
c)
Congress must consult with the president before passing a law
d)
The legislative branch is chosen by the president
10.
What is an example of a check and balance?
a)
Congress writes the laws and the President may veto them.
b)
The President enforces the laws.
c)
The constitution can be changed through the amendment process
d)
the legislative branch makes the laws
11.
"America is a government by the people, for the people." Based on this quote, what is most true?
a)
Government leaders inherit their power in America
b)
A small, elite group controls American government
c)
The power of the government comes from citizens in America
d)
Elected government officials are more important than the citizens in America
12.
Which branch of government has the most power?
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
no one branch has more power than the others. The checks and balances system makes this true
13.
The House of Representaive and the Senate together are known as...
a)
Congress
b)
The Executive branch
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Judicial branch
14.
This document outlines the rules and laws of our United States government and is still used today.
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Declaration of Independence
15.
The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?
a)
People can travel freely from one state to another
b)
People can choose whether or not they want to vote
c)
People can gather in groups to protest high food prices
d)
People can write articles to give their views about the government
16.
The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights list basic freedoms of citizens. One is freedom of assembly. Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?
a)
Grace can attend a city council meeting
b)
Maddie can vote in an election
c)
Jack can place Christmas decorations on his house
d)
Kole can write a letter supporting lower taxes
17.
The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
International
18.
The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This means the law does not meet the requirements of the Constitution. This is an example of _______________.
a)
The legislative branch checking the executive branch.
b)
The executive branch checking the legislative branch.
c)
The judicial branch checking the legislative branch.
d)
The legislative branch checking the judicial branch.
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