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Chapter 3: Government Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

______ is the power to rule

a)

executive branch

b)

unalienable

c)

petition

d)

sovereignty

2.

______ is the branch of government that carries out laws

a)

executive branch

b)

unalienable

c)

petition

d)

sovereignty

3.

______ is a formal request

a)

executive branch

b)

unalienable

c)

petition

d)

sovereignty

4.

______ is not capable of being surrendered or transferred

a)

executive branch

b)

unalienable

c)

petition

d)

sovereignty

5.

Who chooses the president in a democracy?

a)

The president inherits his or her leadership position

b)

The Cabinet votes on a president.

c)

The military selects a president.

d)

Citizens vote for a president.

6.

Which amendment to the Constitution put an end to slavery in the United States?

a)

Twenty-sixth Amendment

b)

Fifteenth Amendment

c)

Thirteenth Amendment

d)

Nineteenth Amendment

7.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should Americans do if their government does not protect their basic rights?

a)

Americans should emigrate to another country.

b)

Americans should stop voting in elections.

c)

Americans should not expect the government to protect their basic rights.

d)

Americans should create a new government.

8.

What service does the military provide Americans?

a)

The military repairs roads and bridges.

b)

The military makes sure people obey laws.

c)

The military protects the country from enemies and other threats.

d)

The military protects the president from enemies.

9.

What do the amendments in the Bill of Rights explain?

a)

how the United States elects leaders

b)

how much power the government should have

c)

the basic rights of every person in the United States

d)

why American colonists no longer accept the leadership of King George III

10.

The Senate is in the legislative branch of the government. How many senators does each state elect to the Senate?

a)

Four

b)

The number of senators elected depends on the population of the state.

c)

Two

d)

The number of senators elected depends on the size of the state.

11.

Local and state taxes help pay for services, including fire departments, schools, and .

a)

libraries

b)

federal courts

c)

armed forces

d)

national monuments

12.

The president leads the executive branch of the government and the _____ .

a)

Supreme Court

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

armed forces

13.

The United States has three levels of government: local, , and country.

a)

nation

b)

state

c)

neighborhood

d)

territory

14.

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are rights that are guaranteed by this document:

a)

Preamble in the Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Bill of Rights in the Constitution

15.

What stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful?

a)

The executive branch limits its own power.

b)

The judicial branch has to pass all laws.

c)

The Cabinet stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful.

d)

The legislative branch has to pass all laws.

16.

What do the stars in the American flag represent?

a)

the original 13 colonies

b)

the states

c)

amendments in the Constitution

d)

the Founding Fathers

17.

What is a responsibility of a young person?

a)

memorize the entire Constitution

b)

play video games every day

c)

obey the laws

d)

drive a car

18.

What are two a responsibility of a young person?

a)

attending school AND learn about government to make informed decisions.

b)

attending school AND washing your hands.

c)

cook dinner for the whole family AND play fortnite

d)

plant trees at your local park AND pick up litter.

19.

What does a Supreme Court justice do?

a)

appoints other Supreme Court justices

b)

decides if laws are constitutional

c)

enforces the laws

d)

writes and creates laws

20.

Which branch of government approves or rejects Supreme Court justices?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

National Branch