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Civics and American Government

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Another name for the President is the .....

a)

Commander in Action

b)

Commander in Chief

c)

Congress

2.

Which branch does Congress lead?

a)

The Federal Legislative branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Legislative branch

d)

The State Executive branch

3.

Which branch does the Governor lead?

a)

The Federal Legislative branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Legislative branch

d)

The State Executive branch

4.

Which branch does the President lead?

a)

The Federal Judicial branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Judicial branch

d)

The State Executive branch

5.

Which branch does the Georgia General Assembly lead?

a)

The Federal Legislative branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Judicial branch

d)

The State Executive branch

e)

The State Legislative branch

6.

Which branch does the Supreme Court lead?

a)

The Federal Judicial branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Judicial branch

d)

The State Executive branch

e)

The State Legislative branch

7.

Which branch does the Supreme Court of Georgia lead?

a)

The Federal Judicial branch

b)

The Federal Executive branch

c)

The State Judicial branch

d)

The State Executive branch

e)

The State Legislative branch

8.

Which of the following statements refers to "the common good?"

a)

thinking about what is best for the community rather than just yourself

b)

thinking about what is best for you and your family

c)

doing things that your teacher thinks is good

d)

only following the laws

9.

Which of the following is NOT a way that citizens can engage in their civic duty?

a)

reading and watching the news

b)

voting

c)

volunteering

d)

communicating with public officials

e)

littering

10.

Which of the following is a state law?

a)

Driving the speed limit

b)

cleaning your desk

c)

being quiet in the hallway

d)

doing your homework

11.

Which branch determines if laws are fair/constitutional?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

12.

Which branch carries out the laws?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

13.

Which branch makes and passes the laws?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

14.

Which branch passes the National Budget?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

15.

What does the term “separation of powers” mean about the three branches of our Government?

a)

The three branches are equal with each other.

b)

The three branches are unequal without any powers.

c)

The three branches are kept together with each other.

d)

The three branches are kept separate from each other.

16.

Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?

a)

to keep one branch from having all of the power

b)

to give one branch more power over the others

c)

to make sure the president has all the power

d)

to provide citizens with public services

17.

Which job is a part of the national executive branch of government?

a)

governor

b)

mayor

c)

president

d)

senator

18.

What branch of government is led by the president?

a)

the executive branch of the national government

b)

the legislative branch of the national government the executive branch of

c)

the Georgia state government

d)

the legislative branch of the Georgia state government

19.

Which of the following public officials works in the executive branch of state government?

a)

governor

b)

mayor

c)

president

d)

state judge

20.

What is another name for the legislative branch of the Georgia state government?

a)

Georgia General Assembly

b)

Georgia Legislative Council

c)

Cabinet of the State of Georgia

d)

Congress of the State of Georgia

21.

Which branch could help you address a law that you find to be unfair?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Local Branch

22.

Who could you contact if you see a lot of trash at a state park?

a)

The mayor

b)

The governor

c)

the president

23.

Who could you contact if you see a lot of trash at a local park?

a)

The mayor

b)

The governor

c)

the president

24.

Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of the government of Georgia?

a)

creating laws that are fair

b)

determining if laws are fair

c)

proposing laws to be created

d)

approving laws that were created

25.

What does the phrase “common good” mean?

a)

Something that is common for all

b)

Something that will benefit everyone

c)

Something that will not benefit everyone

d)

Something for only a few people to enjoy

26.

Which of the following is an example of promoting the common good?

a)

Flying a U.S. flag at your house

b)

Volunteering to help clean up the local park

c)

Refusing to meet with neighbors to settle an argument

d)

Handing out flyers for people to vote for a certain person

27.

Which of the following public duties is required of all US citizens?

a)

volunteering one's time

b)

voting in elections

c)

donating money

d)

obeying the law