WorksheetsBranches of Government Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
The power used by the executive branch, shown on the left, is an example of
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Freedom of Religion
Federalism
Conducting foreign policy and regulating commerce is a responsibility of which level of government?
state
local
federal
Canadian
When the President makes decisions about other countries around the world, the President is acting as:
Designer of international travel
Director of foreign policy and chief diplomat
Decision maker of the United Nations
If a law is unclear, which branch of government has the power to interpret what it means?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Federal Branch
What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?
Majority Rule
Consent of the Governed
Federalism
Rule of Law
The branch of government that makes the laws of the nation, confirms presidential appointments, and declares war is the:
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Federal Branch
What is the main job of the executive branch?
preparing the annual budget
appointing cabinet members
administering the federal bureaucracy
all of the above
In the House of Representatives, the number of members from each state is based on
the state's population
the number of political districts
voter registration
the number of state senators
Which concept does the picture to the left represent?
Checks and Balanes
Federalism
Democracy
Separation of Powers
The Legislative branch can put a check on the Executive branch by overriding ____________ and impeaching ____________________.
laws, justices
vetoes, the president
bill, senators
amendments, representatives
Which of the following is NOT a job of the executive branch of government?
Executing the law of the land
Preparing the annual budget
Appointing cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges
Making the laws of the nation
Use the image to the left to answer this question. Which of the images to the left represents a bicameral legislature?
A
B
C
D
Cabinet departments and independent regulatory agencies
are part of the legislative branch
help carry out federal laws
pass bills into laws
are appointed by Congress
The primary responsibility of state government is to--
enforce federal laws
promote the public health, safety, education, and welfare of its citizens
conduct foreign relations with other countries
interpret the US Constitution
The Constitution made sure no one branch could become too powerful by creating a system of--
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
democracy
After a bill is introduced in the General Assembly, what is the next step in the law-making process?
The bill goes to a committee
The bill is debated on the floor of both houses
The governor signs the bill
A vote is taken in both houses
The Governor of Virginia does all of the following EXCEPT:
Prepares biennial budget for General Assembly
appoints cabinet officers and boards
Passes new Virginia Laws
Approves or vetoes laws
Use the image to the left to answer the following question.
What title would best complete this web about state government?
Executive Branch Officers
General Assembly Members
Judicial Branch Judges
Legislative Officers
Arlington is . . .
a town
a city
a county
a mayoral government
How long is the Virginia governor's term of office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
7 years
The legislative branch at the city level is called the -
county board of supervisors
city council
town council
mayor
Use the image to the left to answer the question:
What kind of locality does the picture describe?
county
city
state
town
Which elected official serves as the state of Virginia's lead legal expert?
Chief Executive
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Appeals Court Judge
Which part of government has the power to overturn President Biden's executive orders?
Executive
National
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch of government has the power to propose Constitutional Amendments and approve or reject presidential nominations?
Executive
National
Legislative
Judicial
Use the image to the left to answer the question below.
What is Ms. Smith's job title?
US Representative
US Senator
Virginia Delegate
Virginia Representative
How many US Senators are there?
11
100
2
435
How many Senators does each state have?
100
51
435
2
How many US Representatives are there, total?
219
100
11
435
What is the President's Cabinet?
A group of people who advise the President and lead the departments of goverment.
A group of judges who review ad interpret the law.
A group of people who represent Americans to elect the President.
A group of Congressmen who oversee the Executive branch.
Who is the leader of the Department of Education?
The Education Manager
The Principal
The Secretary of Education
The Lead Teacher
What is the highest court is the USA?
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
District Court
The Executive Branch
What does the Supreme Court do?
Writes new laws
Enforces Laws
Manages the Government
Reviews and interprets the laws.
How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Life
Which is not a power of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets Laws
Reviews Laws
Command the US Military
Make decisions in federal trials.
