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WorksheetsCivics and U.S. Government
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
the Patriot Act
Magna Carta
Bill of Liberties
What does the Constitution do?
Select all of the following that apply:
sets up the government
declares independence from Britain
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We hold these truths to be self-evident
We the People
Life, liberty, happiness
More perfect union
What is an amendment?
a statement under oath
a question posed for clarification before the house
discussion of a matter or argument
a change or an addition, an alteration made to a bill or law
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Writ
Bill of Rights
the Preamble
Articles of Confederation
Which of these is NOT a right or freedom found in the First Amendment?
speech
religion
voting
assembly
press
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
13
20
27
38
Which of the following was NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?
declared our loyalty to Great Britain
announced our independence from Great Britain
said that the United States is free from Great Britain
declared our independence from Great Britain
What are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Select 3
life
pursuit of happiness
loyalty to king
liberty
Which freedom is described here. You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. Freedom of ______.
the press
religion
speech
assemble
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy or market economy
communist economy or command economy
traditional economy
socialist economy
Which of the following is NOT an example of the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
Lawmakers do not have to follow the law.
Select the three branches of government.
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Parliament
What are two fundamental principles of the government that keep one branch from becoming too powerful? Select 2
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Congress
the Governor General
the Chief Justice
the President
Who makes federal laws?
the President
the Governor General
Congress; Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Select two.
the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
the Senate
the Cabinet
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
100
225
435
A U.S. Senator is elected for how many years?
2
4
6
8
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
225
300
435
A U.S. Representative is elected for how many years?
2
4
6
8
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of their state
their Congressional district
Washington, D.C.
half of the people of their states
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
population, some states have more people
each state has an equal number of representatives
random selection
the President appoints the Representatives
The President is elected for how many years?
2
4
6
8
In what month do we vote for President?
July
January
September
November
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
the Governor General
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Chief Justice
the Governor General
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the Secretary of Defense
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Governor General
the Chief Justice
the Vice President
the President
Who vetoes bills?
the Governor General
the Chief Justice
the Vice President
the President
What does the President's Cabinet do?
makes laws
advises the President
vetoes bills
makes decisions about laws
