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WorksheetsBranches of Government
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The belief that everyone, rich or poor, powerful or weak, must obey the law.
a)
rule of law
b)
constitution
c)
federalism
d)
popular sovereignty
2.
Which branch of government:
Enforces the nation's laws-signs bills from Congress into law and can veto (deny) a bill becoming a law?
Enforces the nation's laws-signs bills from Congress into law and can veto (deny) a bill becoming a law?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
3.
A written plan for government.
a)
individual rights
b)
federalism
c)
constitution
d)
checks and balances
4.
Specific rights of American citizens that are stated by the Constitution.
a)
federalism
b)
individual rights
c)
checks and balances
d)
rule of law
5.
Which branch of government
Makes the nation's laws-bills must be passed by each house in Congress and approved by the President to become a law?
Makes the nation's laws-bills must be passed by each house in Congress and approved by the President to become a law?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
6.
Which branch of government
establishes the nation's taxes?
establishes the nation's taxes?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
7.
The idea that government is created by and receives its power from the people.
a)
separation of powers
b)
constitution
c)
individual rights
d)
popular sovereignty
8.
The fact that each branch of government must be separate from each other and function on its own.
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
federalism
d)
rule of law
9.
Which branch interprets the nation's laws (decides what they mean)?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
10.
Which branch ensures that the rights of all citizens are protected and the law is followed?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
11.
This branch is called Congress and is housed in the Capitol Building.
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
12.
The ability of each branch of government to keep the other branches from becoming too powerful.
a)
federalism
b)
checks and balances
c)
individual rights
d)
popular sovereignty
13.
A system of government where the national, or federal government has certain powers to govern the country, but also allows the states the power to rule themselves.
a)
federalism
b)
constitution
c)
rule of law
d)
checks and balances
14.
Which branch is made up of 3 parts: President, Vice President, and President's Cabinet?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
15.
Which branch of government commands the military?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
16.
Which branch decides if laws follow the Constitution?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
17.
Which branch is divided into 2 parts-House of Representatives and the Senate?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
18.
Which branch appoints supreme court justices (judges)?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
19.
Who is the highest official and commander in chief that serves as the leader of our nation and the head of our military, lives in the White House?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
President's Cabinet
20.
Who is the 2nd highest official of our nation, presides over the US Senate, is next in line if the current President cannot fulfill his/her term.
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
President's Cabinet
21.
This is made up of the President's top advisers each being appointed by the President` and confirmed by the Senate. For example: Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, etc.
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
President's Cabinet
22.
True or False
The Judicial Branch makes the nation's laws
The Judicial Branch makes the nation's laws
a)
True
b)
False
23.
True or False
The legislative branch is divided into 2 parts or houses
The legislative branch is divided into 2 parts or houses
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False
The highest official in the executive branch is the vice-president.
The highest official in the executive branch is the vice-president.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
True or False
The legislative branch is called Congress and is housed in the White House.
The legislative branch is called Congress and is housed in the White House.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
True or False
The President can veto laws that passed by Congress.
The President can veto laws that passed by Congress.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
True or False
Senators hold 6 year terms with no limit as to how many terms they can be elected.
Senators hold 6 year terms with no limit as to how many terms they can be elected.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
True or False
If a law does not follow the Constitution, then it is considered to be unconstitutional.
If a law does not follow the Constitution, then it is considered to be unconstitutional.
a)
True
b)
False
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