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Government Test Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution that states why the Founding Fathers wanted it and what they wanted in a government? 

a)

Preamble

b)

Senate

c)

Ratified

d)

Bicameral

2.
What branch of government enforces, or carries out the laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
3.
What branch of government interprets the laws to ensure they are constitutional?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
4.
What branch of government creates laws?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
5.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch for the United States?
a)
President
b)
Governor
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chancellor
6.
Congress (House of Representatives & the Senate) would be a part of what branch of government?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
7.
The Supreme Court would be a part of what branch of government?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
8.
What is an addition, change, or correction to the Constitution called?
a)
Ratification
b)
Veto
c)
Pardon
d)
Amendment
9.
How much of Congress is needed to pass a bill?
a)
1/2
b)
1/3
c)
2/3
d)
3/4
10.

Match with the meaning


We the People of the United States,

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The citizens

living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

11.

Match with the meaning


In order to form a more perfect union

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government together

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

12.

Match with the meaning


Establish justice

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

to be fair

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

13.

Match with the meaning


Insure domestic tranquility

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

14.

Match with the meaning


Provide for the common defense

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

15.

Promote the general welfare

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

16.

and secure the blessings of liberty

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

17.

to ourselves and our posterity

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

18.

do ordain and establish this Constitution

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

19.

for the United States of America

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

20.

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution

d)

Preamble

21.
The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)
a)
Grievances
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Purposes
d)
Weaknesses
22.

This branch can override a presidential veto.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

23.

This branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

24.

This branch can impeach a president or judge.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

25.

This branch approves treaties.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

26.

The president appoints members of this branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

27.
True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
29.

Each of the three branches of the national government keeps the power of the other two branches equal and balanced.

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Veto Process

c)

Bicameral

d)

Federalism

30.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
31.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy 
32.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
33.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
34.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
35.
Why was the Ninth Amendment added to the Constitution?
a)
because the framers worried they might have forgotten an important right
b)
because the framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they were not stated specifically
c)
because the Bill of Rights had to have ten parts
d)
because the English Bill of Rights listed nine rights
36.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
37.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
38.
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment 
39.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
40.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
41.
a)
9th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
11th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
42.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
43.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
44.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
45.

The federal government has the power to coin money, True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The federal government has creates and maintain_______________.

a)

houses

b)

schools

c)

military

d)

parks

47.
When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, it means that we promise to honor or respect our _____________.
a)
State
b)
Nation
c)
City
d)
School
48.
a)
White House
b)
Liberty Bell
c)
American Flag
d)
Statue of Liberty
49.
a)
Liberty Bell
b)
Statue of Liberty
c)
Presidential Seal
d)
White House
50.
a)
Presidential Seal
b)
White House
c)
Liberty Bell
d)
Statue of Liberty
51.
a)
Statue of Liberty
b)
Mount Rushmore
52.

Identify this American symbol:

a)

Georgia State Flag

b)

Mexican Flag

c)

United States Flag

d)

French Flag

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