WorksheetsChapter 4 Test: U.S. Government
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
A group that makes laws at the local level is called ...
democracy
liberty
council
veto
The branch of government that is made up of courts is called...
judicial
census
executive
council
Another word for freedom is...
democracy
census
veto
liberty
A government run by citizens is called...
liberty
democracy
census
judicial
The president's rejection of a bill is called...
census
veto
democracy
judicial
A count of the population done every 10 years is called...
veto
democracy
census
council
Which statement best summarizes how the government of the United States works?
representatives make laws, but citizens have no say in them.
A king and queen decide on laws.
Citizens create laws for themselves.
Citizens vote for representatives who make laws.
How did the writers of the U.S. constitution make sure that the power to rule the nation was divided equally?
by splitting Congress into the Senate and House of Representatives
by creating three branches of government
by giving the president the power to veto a bill
by writing the Declaration of Independence
How do all three levels of government pay for the services they provide?
by printing paper money and coins
by collecting money from other levels of government
by getting money from doing a senses.
by collecting taxes from citizens
Who did the colonists declare independence from when they wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Native Americans
Spain
France
Great Britain
The ______________ was a plan for government that would bring the country together.
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
American Revolution
Congress
Speed limits and traffic lights are examples of _______ that the government makes to keep people safe.
ideas
laws
ways to punish people
rights
In which level or levels of government can you find the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?
local, state, and national levels
local and state only
national level only
local level only
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level of government?
mayor
governor
president
no one
Which of the following best describes the United States Constitution?
the right of citizens to vote
the duties of a king
the highest law in the country
the state government
Which branch of the government has the most power?
legislative
executive
judicial
each branch has the same amount of power
How does a person usually become a leader in the United States government?
The legislative branch decides who becomes a leader
leaders are appointed by a king
leaders are voted into office by citizens
leaders are decided by a census
The president, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court justices do not share the responsibilities of running the country and serving all of the people.
true
false
The two parts of Congress are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
true
false
The Supreme Court justices only serve for 2 years.
true
false
The legislative branch makes the laws while the executive branch carries out the laws.
true
false
The U.S. Military is needed to defend the country from terrorist attacks. This is an example of:
national government
state government
local government
A person just turned 16 and got a car for their birthday. They need to get a drivers license. This would be an example of:
national government
state government
local government
The playground equipment at the city park needs to be repaired because it is broken. This is an example of:
national government
state government
local government
The road in front of the church is very bumpy and full of potholes. It needs to be repaved. This is an example of:
national government
state government
local government
New paper money needs to be printed and new coins need to be made as well. This is an example of:
national government
state government
local government
