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Rachel1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

What document states the principles on which our government, & our American identity, are based.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

United States Constitution

c)

Pennsylvania Constitution

d)

Bill of Rights

2.

What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?

a)

United States Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Pennsylvania Constitution

3.

What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?

a)

To state the principles & identity of the American government.

b)

To guarantee greater protection of individual rights & restrict government power.

c)

To inspire people to throw a Boston Tea Party

d)

To create the foundation of the American government, it's purpose, form, & structure.

4.

The primary function of government include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

maintain order

b)

settle conflicts

c)

challenge the status quo

d)

protect the community

5.

Why do we have national holidays?

a)

To remember our history

b)

To honor important people

c)

To honor important events

d)

All of the above

6.

The freedom from interference by other individuals of the government is called

a)

Law

b)

Rights

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Community

7.

Liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government

a)

Law

b)

Rights

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Community

8.

A group of people with common interests and values

a)

Law

b)

Rights

c)

Community

d)

Individual Rights

9.

Communities may include people of different...

a)

ages

b)

ethnicities

c)

educational backgrounds/ incomes

d)

all of the above

10.

Why do individuals become involved with public service?

a)

To make their community look better

b)

To fulfill their job in a community

c)

Because they are told to do it

d)

To gain understanding & compassion for others/ give back to community

11.

What branch of government makes laws (made up of Congress: House of Representatives & the Senate)

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Presidential

12.

What branch of government carries out the laws (made up of the president, vice president, & Cabinet)

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Presidential

13.

What branch of government evaluates laws (made up of the Supreme Court & other courts)

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Presidential

14.

The President can nominate heads of federal agencies & veto legislation created by...

a)

The Supreme Court (Judicial)

b)

The Vice President (Executive)

c)

Congress (Legislative)

d)

All of the above

15.

What branch confirms/rejects the president's nominees and can remove the president from office?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Presidential

16.

What branch can overturn constitutional laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Presidential

17.

What is the first step for a bill to become a law?

a)

Bill goes to a committee for review

b)

Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote

c)

Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected

d)

Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative

18.

What is the second step for a bill to become a law?

a)

Bill goes to a committee for review

b)

Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote

c)

Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected

d)

Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative

19.

What is the third step for a bill to become a law?

a)

Bill goes to a committee for review

b)

Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote

c)

Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected

d)

Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative

20.

What is the final step for a bill to become a law? (If approved)

a)

Bill goes to a committee for review

b)

Bill is sent to the House/Senate floor for a debate & vote

c)

Bill goes to the President to be approved or rejected

d)

Bill is drafted in the House of Congress by a Senator or Representative

21.

If the president vetoed a bill the congress can override it with a...

a)

1/2 vote

b)

2/3 vote

c)

1/3 vote

d)

3/4 vote

22.

The President can do what to a bill?

a)

Veto

b)

Pocket veto

c)

Choose no action

d)

All of the above

23.

If the president chooses no action how many days can the president wait before the bill automatically becomes a law

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

24.

To vote in a U.S. election, you must be a U.S. citizen and how many years old?

a)

15

b)

16

c)

18

d)

21

25.

A group of people who see themselves as cohesive unit based on shared cultural/historical criteria

a)

State

b)

Country

c)

Region

d)

Nation