WorksheetsGovernment Unit Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which of the following best describes a constitution?
a)
a set of procedures
b)
a type of book
c)
a list of definitions
d)
an outline of how a government or organization will be set up
2.
2. Which document separates the major responsibilities of the government among three branches?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Star Spangled Banner
d)
The Treaty of Paris
3.
3. The right of assembly means that....
a)
Groups of people may meet to discuss whatever they choose, including feelings about the government.
b)
Citizens can write opinions in the newspaper.
c)
Citizens must meet in groups to vote.
d)
Citizens can worship as they choose.
4.
4. Which type of government is best described as "one where the people vote and their opinions are heard"?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
5.
5. What are laws meant to do?
a)
Protect our rights, provide benefits, and assign responsibilities.
b)
Provide money to those in need.
c)
Give control to government officials.
d)
Provide citizens with limited opportunities.
6.
6. Which branch of government creates the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
7.
7. Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
8.
8. Which of these is a leader in an absolute monarchy?
a)
president
b)
queen
c)
prime minister
d)
bishop
9.
9. In a dictatorship, there is/are no ______________.
a)
balance of power
b)
military force
c)
news and entertainment
d)
other politicians
10.
10. A dictatorship is
a)
voted on by the people of the country
b)
a government that gives power to the people to rule themselves.
c)
a form of government in which there is one person or a small group of people who possess full control and power with no limits
d)
lots of fun
11.
11. What are examples of citizens' civic responsibilities?
a)
freedom of religion, speech, and the press
b)
obeying laws, paying taxes, respecting rights of others
c)
voting, communicating with officials
12.
12. An amendment is....?
a)
a set of laws
b)
a change
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