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WorksheetsUS Government Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What does the term “We the People” in the US Constitution mean?
The government only supports some people.
The government does not listen to the people.
The government gets its power from the people.
The government gives little power to the people.
What does the term “separation of powers” mean about the three branches of our Government?
The three branches are not allowed any powers.
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
_____?_____
- Makes laws that impact the whole nation
- Decides if nation goes to war
- Includes Congress and The Supreme Court
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 Federal Executive Branch of government?
Governor
Mayor
President
Senator
What branch of government makes laws?
Local Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which branch of the national government is headed by the United States Supreme Court?
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
Zoe and her family visited a local state park to enjoy the outdoors. While at the park, they noticed a lot of trash along the side of the nature trails. Zoe decides to write a letter to the leader of the state government. To whom should he address her letter?
the mayor
the governor
the president
the commissioner
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 the MAIN responsibility of the executive branch of the US government?
making laws
enforcing laws
amending laws
interpreting laws
Which of the following is an example of the powers of the judicial branch of the government of Georgia?
creating laws that are fair
determining if laws are fair
proposing laws to be created
passing laws that were created
In order to protect the rights of people in the United States and help people in need, it is important that the U.S. 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.
Which of the following public duties is required of all US citizens?
volunteering one's time
voting in elections
donating money
obeying the law
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
Give one example of promoting the common good.
Which of the following people is acting the MOST like a good citizen?
Oscar takes a small bag of bread down to the pond near his house so he can feed the ducks.
Téa tells her brother that he can sit next to the window on the plane if he promises to do her chores.
Chad meets up with his friends once a month at the park in their neighborhood to help pick up trash.
Josephine rides her bike to the bus stop instead of walking because she is worried about missing the bus.
Jack had a trial in a Georgia court that he did not think was fair. Which branch of Georgia’s government can review his trial?
Local Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
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.
What is the MAIN responsibility of the Executive Branch of the state government?
enforce laws in the United States
help the President enforce national laws
enforce laws in the State of Georgia
decide if laws in Georgia are fair
