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WorksheetsAmerican Government
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How old is the U.S. Constitution?
500 years
179 years
219 years
300 years
Based on the article, American Government-The Branches of Government, how many branches of government are there?
5
23
3
7
According to the article, The American Government-The Branches of Government, the American government is established by ...
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Which of the following are branches of the American government?
Constitution
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Based on the article, American Government-The Branches of Government, which branch of government has the power to pass laws?
Judges
American people
President
Congress
According to the article, who has the power to veto a law?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
American people
Based on the article, who has the power to decide if a law is unconstitutional?
President
Congress
American people
Supreme Court
What does veto mean in the following sentence?
Imagine the President does not agree with a law passed by Congress. He can veto it so it never goes into effect. What does the underlined word mean?
accept
approve
give credit
refuse to approve
Read the following sentence: “If the law passes, and takes away someone’s rights, the Supreme Court can rule it is illegal.”
What does rule mean in this sentence?
measure
law
decide
hate
The passage “The Branches of Government” is mostly about...
a tree with branches
famous moments in U.S. history
the role of the President
different parts of government and how they work
According to the article, the legislative branch of government is made of up of .....
president
senate
judges
house of representatives
According to the article, what is the highest court in the nation?
trial court
Supreme Court
court of appeals
family court
Based on the article, which of the following words is a synonym for interpret?
establish
enforce
nominate
evaluate
According to the article, which of the following is not a part of the executive branch of government?
judges
vice president
president
president's cabinet
Where does Congress meet?
White House
Capital Building
Supreme Court Building
Washington Monument
Where does the Supreme Court meet?
Supreme Court Building
Capital Building
White House
Lincoln Memorial
Where does the President live?
Supreme Court Building
Statue of Liberty
Capital Building
White House
According to the article, which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
legislative branch
judicial branch
executive branch
supreme court
A system of checks and balances ensures...
the executive branch of government enforces the laws
the legislative branch of government makes the laws
each branch of government has its own role and responsibilities
one branch of government does not become too powerful
