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WorksheetsNational and South Carolina State Government Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
What was the first capital of South Carolina
Charles Town
Columbia
Greenville
Sumter
Which document created our nation's new government?
the Declaration of Independence
the Magna Carta
the Articles of Confederation
the United States Constitution
Which branch of the United States is led by the President?
executive
judicial
legislative
state
Which branch of the United States government makes the laws?
executive
judicial
legislative
state
Which branch of the United States government interprets the laws?
executive
judicial
legislative
state
What did the creators of the Constitution put in place to make sure no branch of government would become too powerful?
the amendment process
a system of checks and balances
a way for people to vote on judges
term limits for the president
After the American Revolution, why was the capital moved from Charleston to Columbia?
Charles Town flooded too much.
People in the Lowcountry did not like traveling to Charleston.
Columbia was a more central location and it was easier for people in the backcountry to participate in the government.
Columbia was a more important port city than Charleston.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the end of the American Revolution?
South Carolina changed from a colony to a state.
South Carolina's capital was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
backcountry farmers had less say in the new government
we formed a new government
The governor is the head of which branch of South Carolina's government?
executive
judicial
legislative
representative
What phrase best completes the chart?
decides whether state laws follow the Constitution
represents the state in the House of Representatives
controls the state militia
How do checks and balances impact the government of South Carolina?
They protect the rights of the people in the state.
They prevent one branch from gaining power over the others.
They stop the national government from having power over the state government.
They make laws that the state government must follow.
How is the South Carolina government similar to the United States government?
both are separated into three branches
both are led by the president
both control international trade
both can decide to go to war with other countries
Which branch of state government is called the General Assembly?
executive
judicial
legislative
representative
The Senate and the House of Representatives is part of which branch of government?
executive
judicial
legislative
representative
Read the list:
- led by the governor
- enforces laws
- can veto bills
Which branch of government does this list describe?
executive
judicial
legislative
representative
Which branch of South Carolina's government is made up of the state courts?
county
executive
judicial
legislative
Which part of South Carolina's government makes up the judicial branch?
General Assembly
Governor
Mayor
Supreme Court
Which branch of state government makes the laws?
county
executive
judicial
legislative
The national legislative branch is located in which building?
White House
Supreme Court Building
Capitol Building
The national executive branch is located in which building?
White House
Supreme Court Building
Capitol Building
The national judicial branch is located in which building?
White House
Supreme Court Building
Capitol Building
