Worksheets4th Grade SS Civics and Government Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is one way the Legislative branch checks (blocks) the Executive branch?
It can override the President's veto.
It can pass taxes and raise money for the government.
It can make laws that the President has to carry out, or enforce.
What is one way the Judicial branch checks, or blocks, the Legislative branch?
It can veto a bill passed by Congress.
It can rule that a President's actions are unconstitutional.
It can rule that a law is unconstitutional.
What is one power the state and federal governments share?
They both control trade routes between states.
They both collect taxes.
They both set up public schools.
Which power is for states ONLY?
Only states can set up court systems.
Only states can set up public schools.
You want to tell how you feel about the new school rules. Which right are you using?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Why did the writers of the Constitution create a separation of powers between the three branches?
to give the states more power
to allow the Constitution to be changed
to limit the power of government
The division of the government into three branches is called...
checks and balances
federalism
Why is it so important that the preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People?"
it means the Constitution applies to people in other countries
there was no other way to start the document
it means the people consent to the governed
Why was freedom of expression important to the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
it was the only reason for the American Revolution
so the citizens could state how they felt about the government
because England had encouraged free speech in the colonies
Which leader correctly replaces the question mark?
President
Judge
Senator
What is one of the ways the constitution helped guarantee that one branch would not have too much power?
Power is divided and one branch still has more power than the others.
It created a system of checks and balances where power is shared.
It created a system of checks and balances where the President has all power
Why did many delegates insist on adding ten amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?
to limit the powers of state governments
to protect the basic rights of the people
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to create a system of checks and balances in government.
to protect the rights of the people
to make sure that all people have the right to vote.
Many people did not think the Constitution was complete and wanted to add a Bill of Rights. Why was this important?
to protect the rights of American citizens
to give women the right to vote
to protect the rights of slaves in the South
Who were the founding fathers referring to when they wrote "We the people" in the preamble to the Constitution?
landowning males
Native Americans and slaves
citizens of the United States
Coining money, declaring war, conducting foreign relations, and regulating commerce Powers of the Federal Government.
True
False
Federalism is the division of power between levels of government--national, state, & local. Which part of the government at the state level makes the laws?
Governor's cabinet
Governor
Legislature
Who carries out the laws for the state?
the governor
a judge
a mayor
Who makes the laws that the president signs?
Governors
Congress
Businessmen
Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?
Marshall can attend a town meeting.
Hans can place Christmas decorations on his home.
Wendy can vote in an election.
Which statement BEST describes the political principle of 'popular sovereignty'?
All people should have the right to vote.
Citizens give the government the power to rule.
Citizenship should be based on participation.
