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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What document states the principles on which our government, & our American identity, are based.
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Pennsylvania Constitution
Bill of Rights
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Pennsylvania Constitution
What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?
To state the principles & identity of the American government.
To guarantee greater protection of individual rights & restrict government power.
To inspire people to throw a Boston Tea Party
To create the foundation of the American government, it's purpose, form, & structure.
The primary function of government include all of the following EXCEPT
maintain order
settle conflicts
challenge the status quo
protect the community
Why do we have national holidays?
To remember our history
To honor important people
To honor important events
All of the above
The freedom from interference by other individuals of the government is called
Law
Rights
Individual Rights
Community
Liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government
Law
Rights
Individual Rights
Community
A group of people with common interests and values
Law
Rights
Community
Individual Rights
Communities may include people of different...
ages
ethnicities
educational backgrounds/ incomes
all of the above
Why do individuals become involved with public service?
To make their community look better
To fulfill their job in a community
Because they are told to do it
To gain understanding & compassion for others/ give back to community
What branch of government makes laws (made up of Congress: House of Representatives & the Senate)
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Presidential
What branch of government carries out the laws (made up of the president, vice president, & Cabinet)
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Presidential
What branch of government evaluates laws (made up of the Supreme Court & other courts)
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Presidential
The President can nominate heads of federal agencies & veto legislation created by...
The Supreme Court (Judicial)
The Vice President (Executive)
Congress (Legislative)
All of the above
What branch confirms/rejects the president's nominees and can remove the president from office?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Presidential
What branch can overturn constitutional laws
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Presidential
What is the first step for a bill to become a law?
Bill goes to a committee for review
Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote
Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected
Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative
What is the second step for a bill to become a law?
Bill goes to a committee for review
Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote
Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected
Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative
What is the third step for a bill to become a law?
Bill goes to a committee for review
Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote
Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected
Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative
What is the final step for a bill to become a law? (If approved)
Bill goes to a committee for review
Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote
Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected
Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative
If the president vetoed a bill the congress can override it with a...
1/2 vote
2/3 vote
1/3 vote
3/4 vote
The President can do what to a bill?
Veto
Pocket veto
Choose no action
All of the above
If the president chooses no action how many days can the president wait before the bill automatically becomes a law
5
10
15
20
To vote in a U.S. election, you must be a U.S. citizen and how many years old?
15
16
18
21
A group of people who see themselves as cohesive unit based on shared cultural/historical criteria
State
Country
Region
Nation
