WorksheetsGovernment
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 18mins
What does the term “separation of powers” mean about the three branches of our Government?
The three branches are equal with each other.
The three branches are unequal without any powers.
The three branches are kept together with each other.
The three branches are kept separate from each other.
Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?
to keep one branch from having all of the power
to give one branch more power over the others
to make sure the president has all the power
to provide citizens with public services
Use the information to answer the question.
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-Makes laws that impact the whole nation
-Decides if nation goes to war
Which of the following would be the BEST title for this list?
State Government
Local Government
School Government
Federal Government
Which job is a part of the national executive branch of government?
governor
mayor
president
senator
What branch of government is led by the president?
the executive branch of the national government
the legislative branch of the national government
the executive branch of the Georgia state government
the legislative branch of the Georgia state government
What branch of government makes laws?
Local Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Which branch of the national government is headed by the United States Supreme Court?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Local Branch
Legislative Branch
Which of the following public officials works in the executive branch of state government?
governor
mayor
president
state judge
Which statement about the Georgia General Assembly is correct?
The governor of Georgia serves as the leader of the Georgia General Assembly.
Power in the Georgia General Assembly belongs to the Georgia Supreme Court.
The Georgia General Assembly is responsible for making laws for the state of Georgia.
Federal laws are enforced in the state of Georgia by the Georgia General Assembly.
What is another name for the legislative branch of the Georgia state government?
Georgia General Assembly
Georgia Legislative Council
Cabinet of the State of Georgia
Congress of the State of Georgia
Devin and his family visited a local state park to enjoy the outdoors. While at the park, Devin noticed a lot of trash along the side of the nature trails. He decides to write a letter to the leader of the state government. To whom should he address his letter?
the mayor
the governor
the president
the commissioner
Jackie had a trial in a Georgia court that she did not think was fair. Which branch of Georgia government can review her trial?
Local Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of the government of Georgia?
creating laws that are fair
proposing laws to be created
determining if laws are fair
approving laws that were created
What is the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch of the US government?
making laws
enforcing laws
amending laws
interpreting laws
Which branch of government makes the laws at the national and state levels?
Local Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
What does the phrase “common good” mean?
Something that is common for all
Something that will benefit everyone
Something that will not benefit everyone
Something for only a few people to enjoy
In order to protect the rights of people in the United States and help people in need, it is important that the US government pass what type of laws?
Laws that promote the common good.
Laws that benefit the rich and powerful.
Laws that expand the power of people in charge.
Laws that prevent people from questioning the government.
Why is it important to respect the rights of others?
It helps certain people practice freedom.
It helps limit people’s rights and freedom.
It helps a few communities practice freedom.
It helps the whole community practice freedom.
Which of the following is an example of promoting the common good?
Flying a U.S. flag at your house
Volunteering to help clean up the local park
Refusing to meet with neighbors to settle an argument
Refusing to meet with neighbors to settle an argument
Which of the following public duties is required of all US citizens?
volunteering one's time
voting in elections
donating money
obeying the law
How can citizens privately show their opinions on a person or an issue?
by watching the news
by voting in an election
by writing to the newspaper
by going to government meetings
Why is it important for citizens to make sure that they are informed before voting?
so that only the candidates they support are elected to public office
so that they will make wise voting decisions and help elect good public leaders
so that they will be allowed to vote when they arrive at their polling locations
so that their candidates will win and make decisions that benefit them and their families
Now that Michael is 18, what can he do about these problems that he could NOT do before he was 18?
speak at public meetings and visit the capital of his state
join other community members at a public protest in front of city hall
register to vote and vote for people who listen to members of the community
send emails to city workers known for listening to members of the community
Lately, Mr. Green has noticed that the garbage cans in his community are overflowing, and he is finding soda cans and water bottles in the grass and on the side of the road. What is the BEST way he could make the biggest impact on his community?
telling his neighbors not to litter anymore
putting up signs asking people to clean up
picking up the garbage on the side of the road
asking the government to start citywide recycling
