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Total questions: 198

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Name

Class

Date

1.

The Supreme Law of the United States is called the...

a)

Preamble

b)

Constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Declaration of Independence

2.

Which is the form of government where a ruler (King) inherits the position, rules for life, and holds all power?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Absolute Monarchy

3.

Which type of government does America have: where voters choose representatives to act in their best interests?

a)

Representative Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Representative Democracy

4.

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are called?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Gettysburg address

5.

Which branch of government makes the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

The President's Cabinet

6.

Which branch of government is made up of the president, the vice-president, and the cabinet members?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Senate

7.

Which branch of government is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?

a)

The Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

The Supreme Court

8.

What is the name given to both of these groups together: The House of Representatives and the Senate?

a)

The Capital

b)

The Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The White House

9.

What is the plan in which one branch of government makes sure that other branches of government do not become too powerful?

a)

Democracy

b)

Impeachment

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Pardon

10.

What are Democrats and Republicans?

a)

Candidates

b)

Major Political Parties

c)

Primary Elections

d)

State Governments

11.

What do we call a person who is running for political office?

a)

Candidate

b)

Electors

c)

Campaign Manager

d)

Justices

12.

True / False

The judicial branch of the government must make sure that all laws agree with the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True / False

It is important for the citizen's rights to be considered in government.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True / False

The President's main helper is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch proposes/writes bills that may become laws

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

16.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch has one main leader, the President.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

17.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch hears court cases.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

18.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch includes the duties of the Vice-President.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

19.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch can veto laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

20.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch appoints ambassadors.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

21.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch appoints Supreme Court Justices.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

22.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

The branch approves Supreme Court judges.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

23.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

24.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

The members of this branch are appointed for life.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

25.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

Article ONE of the Constitution deals with this branch of Government.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

26.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

Article TWO of the Constitution deals with this branch of Government.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

27.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

Article THREE of the Constitution deals with this branch of Government.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

28.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch examines and decides if a statute, treaty, or administrative regulation contradicts or violates the provisions of exsisting laws.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

29.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch decides what American diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

30.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch of government is bicameral.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

31.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

The 25th Amendment deals with which branch of government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

32.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch deals with defamation, libel, and slander.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

33.

Identify the Correct Branch of Government.

This branch of government enforces laws.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

34.

How many Senators does each state have?

a)

Depends on the population

b)

9

c)

2

d)

6

35.

How many representatives does AZ have in the House of Representatives?

a)

11

b)

2

c)

9

d)

5

36.

How long is a term to serve as a Senator?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

For Life

37.

How long is a term to serve in the House of Representatives?

a)

2 years

b)

6 years

c)

For Life

d)

4 years

38.

How long is a term to serve as President?

a)

4 years

b)

For Life

c)

2 years

d)

6 years

39.

How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

For Life

d)

2 years

40.

Identify the Building

a)

The Capital

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The White House

41.

Identify the Building.

a)

The White House

b)

The Capital

c)

The Supreme Court

42.

Identify the Building.

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Capital

c)

The White House

43.

Which branch carries out laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

44.

Which branch interprets laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

45.

Which branch makes laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

46.

The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet members make up which branch of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

47.

The Supreme Court and other lower courts make up which branch of government

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

48.

Senators and House of Representatives make up this bicameral branch of government.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

49.

What are the two major political parties in the US?

a)

Democrats and Republicans

b)

Republicans and Independents

c)

Majority and Minority

d)

Congress and the House

50.

___ laws apply to the entire country.

a)

misdemeanor

b)

federal

c)

parish

d)

capital

51.

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

a)

states' rights

b)

freedom of religion

c)

freedom of the press

d)

separation of powers

52.

Unconstitutional means _____________

a)

to charge a public official with wrong doing

b)

the Constitution does NOT allow it

c)

rejecting a law and refusing to sign it

d)

to determine the meaning of the Constitution

53.

You are automatically a citizen if you are born in the USA.

a)

False

b)

True

54.

How many Amendments does the U.S have today?

a)

27

b)

24

c)

22

d)

32

55.

What does Ratify mean

a)

To refuse

b)

To find

c)

To accept

d)

To run

56.

What makes up the Bill of Rights?

a)

1-5 amendments

b)

10-20 amendments

c)

1-15 amdendments

d)

1-10 amendments

57.

The president's main job is to

a)

carry out laws

b)

declare war

c)

make laws

d)

pardon criminals

58.

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to

a)

the county and local governments

b)

a strong confederate government

c)

the national and state governments

d)

a powerful state government

59.

A word which means to change, correct or improve a law.

a)

amend

b)

propose

c)

principle

d)

compromise

60.

Ben was accused of speaking out against the governor. In court, he was convicted without a lawyer. Which 2 amendments were violated?

a)

Amendment I (free speech) & Amendment VI (due process)

b)

Amendment I (free press) & Amendment VI (search and seizure)

c)

Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment VI (due process)

d)

Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment IV (search & seizure)

61.

Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

Articles of Confederation

62.

Which is not an example of a civic responsibility?

a)

paying taxes

b)

going to church

c)

obeying the law

d)

serving on juries

63.

In a democracy where does its power come from?

a)

the president

b)

the people

c)

the legislators

d)

the courts

64.

What is the best definition of Civics?

a)

the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.

b)

the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.

c)

the study of the rights and duties of media.

d)

the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

65.

The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Congressional

66.

The Governor has authority at the state level and is found in which branch of the government?

a)

Judicial

b)

Monarchy

c)

Legislative

d)

Executive

67.

The House of Representatives and Senate are the 2 bodies that make up Congress. What branch of government to they fall under?

a)

Constitutional

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Legislative

68.

To prevent one person or group of people from having too much power, the US has the 3 branches of the government. Having the power of each checked and balanced by the others is an example of what concept?

a)

Democratic Power

b)

Counterbalance of Power

c)

Division of Power

d)

Separation of Powers

69.

The Speaker of the House is to the House of Representatives as __________________ is to the Senate.

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Majority Whip

c)

Vice-President

d)

Governor

70.

According to the Constitution, a nationwide census is conducted every ten years in order to determine-

a)

membership in political parties

b)

the portion of federal funds a state receives

c)

the number of representatives for each state in Congress

d)

which party will hold a majority in congress

71.

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising

a)

balance of powers

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

concurrent powers

72.

What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Olive Branch

73.

How many total people are in the U.S. Senate?

a)

435

b)

9

c)

100

d)

50

74.

What is the Supreme Law of our Land

a)

U. S. Constitution

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

County Commissioners

75.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Patrick Henry

76.

From which country did we declare our independence?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Spain

77.

Who becomes president if the president should die?

a)

The vice president

b)

The speaker of the House

c)

The majority leader

d)

The attorney general

78.

In this type of democracy, we elect (vote for) a representative.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Flag Democracy

79.

What are the three levels of government? Choose all three before clicking submit.

a)

federal

b)

school

c)

state

d)

Canada

e)

local

80.

How old do you have to be vote?

a)

16

b)

21

c)

13

d)

18

81.

At what age are you legally allowed to vote?

a)

20

b)

12

c)

18

d)

30

82.

The 2nd amendment entitles you the freedom of...

a)

Right to refuse to hold soldiers

b)

Freedom of Speach

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Right to a speedy trial

83.

What is another name for a proposed law?

a)

bill

b)

revenue

c)

rule of law

d)

jurisdiction

84.

What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens?

a)

civics

b)

geography

c)

law

d)

geology

85.

Which level of government has the highest authority?

a)

city

b)

county

c)

state

d)

federal

86.

Pete and Sally from the United States are visiting Canada During their vacation Sally gave birth to their new son Herbert. Who are citizens of the United States?

a)

Pete and Sally

b)

Sally

c)

Herbert and Sally

d)

Sally, Pete, and Herbert

87.

What is a document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works called?

a)

Constitution

b)

Government

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Separation of Powers

88.

Melissa was found with Samantha peacefully protesting for equal pay for all. They were arrested in Washington D.C. by the police for protesting. What Bill of Rights Amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 10

89.

Who is our current President?

a)

Nancy Pelosi

b)

Mitch McConnell

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Kamala Harris

90.

Who is our current Vice President?

a)

Kamala Harris

b)

Nancy Pelosi

c)

Hillary Clinton

d)

John Roberts

91.

How many total years can a person serve as president of the United States?

a)

6 years

b)

8 years

c)

12 years

d)

10 years

92.

How many House of Representatives are there?

a)

480

b)

435

c)

500

d)

100

93.

What is the beginning part of the Constitution called?

a)

Article I

b)

Amendments

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

94.

What is the role of the judicial branch?

a)

make laws

b)

interpret laws

c)

enforce laws

d)

impeach a president

95.

The 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are all related to ________.

a)

terrorism

b)

suffrage (voting rights)

c)

federalism

d)

integration

96.

A government where people directly or through representatives exercise their rights through elections

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Democracy

c)

Patriot

d)

Senate

97.

Who is the governor of Arizona?

a)

Mitch McConnell

b)

Joe Biden

c)

Doug Ducey

d)

John McCain

98.

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

a)

Mike Pence

b)

John Roberts

c)

Mitch McConnell

d)

Sonia Sotomayor

99.

Name the three branches of government in the United Steates

a)

Federal, State, and Local

b)

Legislate, Congress, President

c)

Legislative, Cops, Military

d)

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

100.

What evidence from the U.S. Constitution proves it is self-governed?

a)

"shall be the supreme law of the land"

b)

"we the people of the U.S."

c)

"The U.S. Constitution created 3 branches"

d)

"No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property…"

101.

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to -

a)

recruit individuals to run for office

b)

educate the voters about campaign issus

c)

help new residents register to vote

d)

assist people in getting to their polling places

102.

Congress is part of what branch?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Senate

d)

Legislative

103.

The Supreme Court has the power to...

a)

Veto laws passed by congress

b)

Create new laws

c)

Declare laws unconstitutional

d)

Elect new judges

104.

The main purpose of the legislative branch is to...

a)

Make Laws

b)

Enforce Laws

c)

Interpret Laws

d)

Appoint Judes

105.

Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"

a)

to make it clear that more than one person wrote the Constitution

b)

to differentiate it from other famous documents

c)

to establish that the power of the government comes from the people

d)

to ensure that people stop and read the document

106.

What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?

a)

Rights, complaints, signatures

b)

Preamble, Articles, Amendments

c)

Articles, signatures, rights

107.

Which branch of government writes the laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

108.

President vetoes a bill from Congress

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

109.

What must all citizens do in order for our society to work well?

a)

respect other people's rights, opinions, and beliefs

b)

protect everyone's life, liberty, and property

c)

enforce the laws

d)

protect our rights against the Constitution

110.

This document limited the power of the king.

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Communist Manifesto

d)

The Bronze Bow

111.

The Speaker of the House is to the House of Representatives as __________________ is to the Senate.

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Majority Whip

c)

Vice-President

d)

Governor

112.

How is the number of representatives in each state determined?

a)

The senate decides

b)

State legislatures decide

c)

The numbers are listed in the US Constitution

d)

The number is based on the census results

113.

Congress checks the power of the executive branch when they-

a)

override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

b)

declare a law unconstitutional with a 3/4 vote

c)

lay and collect taxes with a unanimous vote

d)

punish counterfeiters with a 4/5 vote

114.

The presiding officers of the House of Representatives and Senate are the

a)

Majority Whip and President Pro Tempore

b)

Speaker of the House and Vice President

c)

Majority Whip and Vice President

d)

President and President pro Tempore

115.

What kind of powers are specifically given to Congress and written in the Constitution?

a)

implied powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

expressed powers

116.

Which sentence in the Constitution gives Congress its implied powers?

a)

the Preamble

b)

the Elastic Clause

c)

the Supremacy Clause

d)

the Bill of Rights

117.

Which article in the Constitution describes the structure of the Legislative Branch?

a)

The Preamble

b)

Article 1

c)

Article 7

d)

the Bill of rights

118.

Congress is described as bicameral because

a)

It makes laws

b)

It has 100 Senators

c)

It has two houses

d)

It is the head of the legislative Branch

119.

Who is in charge of the legislative branch at the national level?

a)

President

b)

Ms. Tuck

c)

Congress

120.

Who is in charge of the judicial branch at the national level?

a)

the Supreme Court of the U.S.

b)

policeman

c)

fireman

121.

The United States government has three branches. Which part decides if laws are fair?

a)

The Congress

b)

The president

c)

The governor

d)

The Supreme Court

122.

How old do you have to be to vote in local elections?

a)

16

b)

17

c)

18

d)

19

123.

1. The United States Government is an example of which government system?

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Confederal

124.

What is judicial review?

a)

Government must abide by the laws

b)

Only happens once every 10 years

c)

A review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act

125.

What established the US Government?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Federalism

c)

Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

126.

Which is the highest body of the Judicial Branch in the US Government?

a)

Senate

b)

Cabinet

c)

Supreme Court

d)

House of Representatives

127.

Who is next in line for president after the vice-president?

a)

Chief Justice

b)

President Pro Tempore

c)

Speaker of House

d)

Attorney General

128.

What is known as the Upper House

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Congress

d)

Legislative Branch

129.

There are ___ Senators in Congress

a)

50

b)

100

c)

435

d)

535

130.

The number of representatives in the House is based on:

a)

Population

b)

Area of the State

c)

Political View of the State

d)

None of the Above

131.

The ___ is the highest ranking office in the Executive Branch.

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President

d)

President Pro Tempore

132.

Federalism best matches:

a)

The people have the power

b)

Division of authority to specific branches of the government.

c)

Shared powers between the state and federal government

d)

Elected Representatives

133.

One power the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch is the power to:

a)

Enforce Laws

b)

Interpret Laws

c)

Approve Justices

d)

Makes Laws

134.

What is the capital of Arizona?

a)

Mesa

b)

Gilbert

c)

Tempe

d)

Phoenix

135.

Based on the article, American Government-The Branches of Government, how many branches of government are there?

a)

5

b)

23

c)

3

d)

7

136.

According to the article, The American Government-The Branches of Government, the American government is established by ...

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Magna Carta

137.

What is the name of this federal building?

a)

Washington Monument

b)

U.S. Capital Building

c)

Supreme Court

d)

White House

138.

What is the name of this federal building?

a)

Lincoln Monument

b)

White House

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Capital Building

139.

What is the name of this federal building?

a)

White House

b)

Capital Building

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Pentagon

140.

How old does a citizen have to be to be president of the U.S.?

a)

18

b)

34

c)

25

d)

35

141.

How many terms can a president serve in office?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

unlimited

142.

How many senators does each state have in Congress?

a)

35

b)

0

c)

15

d)

2

143.

The number of representatives a state has in Congress is based on the state's _.

a)

population

b)

registered voters

c)

land owners

d)

school aged children

144.

Who is the current president of the United States?

a)

Kamala Harris

b)

Joe Biden

c)

John Roberts

d)

Sonia Sotomayor

145.

The United States of America practices what form of government?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Communism

146.

Which of the following statements DOES NOT accurately describe the Senate?

a)

100 members

b)

each stae is represented according to population

c)

presiding officer is the vice president

d)

debate is unlimites

147.

Government Officials suspected of committing serious crimes

a)

cannot be charged with the crimes

b)

must immediately leave office

c)

will only be arrested after their term is completed

d)

may be impeached by Congress and removed from office

148.

The authority of a government to make and enforce its own laws

a)

Capitalism

b)

Federalism

c)

Democracy

d)

Popular Sovereignty

149.

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

a)

make sure the President has the most power.

b)

to write checks and keep people from fighting.

c)

to balance the power of the three branches of government.

150.

The first government system of the United States was the

a)

U.S. Constitution.

b)

Declaration of Independence.

c)

Articles of Confederation.

151.

What system shares power between the federal government and the states?

a)

Federal System

b)

Confederal System

c)

Unitary System

d)

Parliamentary System

152.

When the President turns down a bill or refuses to sign it into law its called a _______.

a)

Negative

b)

Nah

c)

Veto

d)

Amendment

153.

________ is a system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central authority and regional and/or local authorities.

a)

Federalism

b)

Amendements

c)

Limited Government

154.

The Constitution is broken into different parts known as the

a)

Amendments

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles

d)

Preamble

155.

Which two groups make up Congress?

a)

Senate and House of Representatives

b)

Justices and the President

c)

Federal and State government

156.

the introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written

a)

epilogue

b)

petition

c)

propaganda

d)

preamble

157.

to reject

a)

veto

b)

bill

c)

Cabinet

d)

census

158.

Name the branch: President

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

159.

Name the branch: Supreme Court Justice

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

160.

Who is the leader of the executive branch in STATE government?

a)

Mayor

b)

King

c)

President

d)

Governor

161.

In local government, the ___________________ is the leader of the executive branch.

a)

president

b)

mayor

c)

principal

d)

preacher

162.

How many members of the US Senate represent each state?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

4

d)

2

163.

Why does California have more US Representatives than Rhode Island?

a)

California is larger.

b)

California borders the Pacific Ocean.

c)

California has more people.

d)

California has more problems.

164.

To get rid of or to cancel a law.

a)

militia

b)

boycott

c)

repeal

d)

tyranny

165.

What are the two houses of Congress called?

a)

White House and Capitol

b)

Red and Blue

c)

House of Representatives and Senate

d)

Big and Small

166.

The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?

a)

People can travel freely from one state to another

b)

People can choose whether or not they want to vote.

c)

People can gather in groups to protest high food prices.

d)

People can write articles to give their views about the government.

167.

The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights list basic freedoms of citizens. One is freedom of assembly. Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?

a)

. Amy can attend a city council meeting.

b)

Wendy can vote in an election.

c)

Joe can place Christmas decorations on his house.

d)

David can write a letter supporting lower taxes.

168.

The right of people to say what they believe is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of speech?

a)

The government decides which church people can attend.

b)

People can travel freely from one state to another.

c)

The government decides when people can gather to protest.

d)

People can give their opinion on candidates for elected office.

169.

The main job of the legislative branch is to _____________________.

a)

carry out and enforce the laws

b)

veto laws that have been passed

c)

make the laws

d)

decide the meaning of laws

170.

The main job of the judicial branch is to ___________________.

a)

write and file laws

b)

carry out and enforce the laws

c)

make the laws

d)

decide the meaning of laws

171.

The main job of the executive branch is to ___________________.

a)

Write and file laws

b)

carry out and enforce the laws

c)

Make the laws

d)

Decide the meaning of the laws

172.

The President of the United States represents which branch of government?

a)

Judical

b)

legislative

c)

international

d)

executive

173.

The congress of the United States represents which branch of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

legislative

c)

international

d)

executive

174.

The Supreme Court of the United States represents which branch of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

legislative

c)

international

d)

executive

175.

The president has the power to veto a bill that has passed in Congress. This is an example of ___________________.

a)

The legislative branch checking the executive branch.

b)

The executive branch checking the legislative branch.

c)

The judicial branch checking the legislative branch.

d)

The legislative branch checking the judicial branch.

176.

What is meant by in the opening phrase, "WE the People," in the preamble to the United States Constitution?

a)

To show that the document was written for all people of the United States and not just the founding fathers.

b)

To show the power of the framers of the constitution

c)

To help convince the delegates to ratify the Constitution

177.

There are several groups of children who would like to have a playground built near their neighborhood. Which level of government would you contact about building a playground in town?

a)

Local

b)

State

c)

Federal

178.

Your parents are moving to San Francisco, California and need to get a new driver's license. Which level of government would they need to contact to get a new license?

a)

Local

b)

State

c)

Federal

179.

The Right to Vote

a)

Suffrage

b)

Filibuster

c)

Repeal

d)

Preamble

180.

less than half

a)

veto

b)

minority

c)

surplus

d)

majority

181.

more than half

a)

veto

b)

minority

c)

surplus

d)

majority

182.

Set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of government

a)

Constitution

b)

Suffrage

c)

Compromise

d)

Preamble

183.

What do we call the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?

a)

The Rights of Man

b)

The Bill of Amendments

c)

The Rights of Citizens

d)

The Bill of Rights

184.

to approve

a)

repeal

b)

ratify

c)

veto

d)

suffrage

185.

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

186.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

187.

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

a)

Federalism

b)

Amendment

c)

Ratification

d)

Veto

188.

Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?

a)

judicial

b)

legislative

c)

executive

189.

two house legislature

a)

unicameral

b)

bicameral

c)

tricameral

190.

An essential part; a voter who elects a representative?

a)

Veto

b)

Constituent

c)

Executive

d)

Amendment

191.

The United States government has three branches. Which part decides if laws are fair?

a)

The Congress

b)

The president

c)

The governor

d)

The Supreme Court

192.

What is a Constitution?

a)

A long list of rules

b)

A document explaining why we did not want to be a part of England.

c)

Fundamental laws and principles

by which the United States is governed.

d)

A written plan for government.

193.

Who takes care of Safe Travel of Airplanes?

a)

State

b)

Federal

c)

Local

d)

Federal and State

e)

Federal and Local

194.

Who takes care of about the 4 million miles of roads that criss-cross the U.S.?

a)

Federal and Local

b)

State and Local

c)

Federal and State

d)

Federal, State, and Local

195.

Who focuses on protecting endangered species such as the Bald Eagle?

a)

State, Local

b)

Federal, State, and Local

c)

Federal

d)

Federal and State

196.

Who takes care of Garbage Collection?

a)

State and Local

b)

Local and Federal

c)

State

d)

Local

197.

Who takes care of manufacturing and distributing the coins we use as well as printing paper money?

a)

State

b)

Federal and State

c)

Federal

d)

Federal, State, and Local

198.

Who takes care of libraries, sports fields, parks, and other recreational facilities?

a)

State

b)

Local

c)

State and Local

d)

State and Federal

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