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Government: 3 Branches (3rd grade)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the United States, a system of _____________ democracy is used to govern the people.

a)

direct

b)

republic

c)

representatives

2.

Citizens elect their leaders through a process known as ___________.

a)

selection

b)

voting

c)

appointment

3.

In order for democracy to be successful, citizens are expected to demonstrate ___________ duty.

a)

civic

b)

patriotic

c)

military

4.

Citizens can co-exist peacefully when they ________________.

a)

respect the right of others

b)

break the law

c)

make bad choices

5.

Choose the correct clue word for the Executive Branch.

a)

Congress

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President

6.

Choose the correct clue word for the Legislative Branch.

a)

Congress

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President

7.

Choose the correct clue word for the Judicial Branch.

a)

Congress

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President

8.

The __________ branch is responsible for making sure that a law is constitutional and a law that has not been broken.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

9.

The _____________ branch is responsible for creating legislation that can be turned into law.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

10.

The __________ branch is responsible for enforcing and implementing the laws put in place by Congress.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

11.

There are (a)   branches of federal government.

12.

A Presidential election is held every (a)   years.

13.

(a)   Senators are elected from every state?

Hint: How many?

14.

Representatives are elected every (a)   years.

15.

There are (a)   justices on the Federal Supreme Court.

16.

Choose the correct clue word for the Executive Branch.

a)

Justices

b)

Governor

c)

General Assembly

17.

Choose the correct clue word for the Legislative Branch.

a)

Justices

b)

Governor

c)

General Assembly

18.

Choose the correct clue word for the Judicial Branch.

a)

Justices

b)

Governor

c)

General Assembly

19.

List TWO ways that the federal and state governments are similar.

(a)  

20.

Explain why the government of the United States has a system of checks and balances.

(a)