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WorksheetsFounding Documents and the Three Branches of Government
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which document was like America's a break-up letter to King George in Great Britain?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Which branch of the U.S. Government is the president a part of?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which document did the U.S. colonies borrow from to write a letter to Great Britain to separate themselves?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
7
6
12
9
Which branch makes the laws for the United States?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
How old do you have to be to become a U.S. Senator?
25
30
35
40
How old do you have to be to become a state representative
21
25
35
30
How many senators does each state have?
2
100
50
Depends on the population of each state
435
How many representatives does each state have?
2
100
50
Depends on each state's population
435
How many total representatives serve in Congress?
2
100
50
435
How many Senators serve in Congress?
2
100
50
435
Which document ensures American citizens of 10 things the government will not be able to have control of in their lives?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
July 4, 1776 was a significant date for which document?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Which document didn't last long in United States because if failed to give enough power to a federal government, and gave each state most of the control?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
How many sections or articles does the Constitution have that describe how our nation will operate?
3
4
6
7
9
What group acts like an advisory group to the president, each specializing in different areas?
Senate
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Cabinet
Who has to approve a lot of decisions or appointments to offices that the president makes?
Senate
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Cabinet
Who automatically becomes president if something happens to the president?
Senate president pro tempore
Speaker of the House
House Minority Leader
Vice President
Senior sitting Justice of Supreme Court
The president does not need any approval to appoint a new federal judge
True
False
What are the requirements to be a federal judge on the Supreme Court?
No requirements
Must be at least 45 years old
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have lived in the U.S. for the last 7 years
How many years can a Senator serve before having to run for re-election?
2
4
6
8
They can serve for life if they want to
How many years can a State Representative serve before having to run for re-election?
2
4
6
8
They can serve for life if they want to
How old do you have to be to become a U.S. president?
25
30
35
40
45
How many 4-year terms can a U.S. president serve?
4
8
2
6
Which TWO of the following makes up Congress?
Cabinet
Senate
Federal Judges
President
House of Representatives
