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Government

Total questions: 175

Worksheet time: 5hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
2.

The _________________________ Branch of our government enforces our laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

House of Representatives

3.
What are the two parts of our Congress?
a)
The Station and the House
b)
The Supreme Court and the White House
c)
The President and the Vice President
d)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
4.

The _________________ is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.

a)

Senator

b)

Judge

c)

President

d)

Batman

5.
This branch is made up of judges and courts
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
6.
Which branch has the Supreme Court? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
7.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
8.
Which branch has the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
9.
Which branch has the House of Representatives?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
10.

Which branch makes sure our laws are fair?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

11.

Which branch has the President, Vice-President and Cabinet Members?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

12.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
13.
Which branch has the Supreme Court? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
14.
Which branch has the Cabinet? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
15.
Which branch has the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
16.
Which branch has the Vice President?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
17.
Which branch has the House of Representatives?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
18.

Which branch writes new laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

19.
Which branch interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
20.
Which branch can veto or approve laws? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
21.

Which branch can appoint (choose) justices?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

22.
Which branch can override the veto?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
23.
Which branch commands the military?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
24.
Which branch can declare war?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
25.
Which branch presides over the cabinet?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
26.
Which branch declares laws unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
27.
Which branch has the power to tax?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
28.
Which branch can declare the acts of the other branches unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
29.
Which branch enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
30.
Which branch is Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
31.

Which branch has 9 justices?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

32.

What is an official population count?

a)

veto

b)

impeach

c)

justice

d)

census

33.

A group of officials chosen by citizens to vote for the President and Vice President is called

a)

a census

b)

the electoral college

c)

checks and balances

d)

a veto

34.

To veto means

a)

to change

b)

to argue

c)

to reject

d)

to pass

35.

To accuse a government official, such as the President, of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" means to

a)

veto

b)

impeach

c)

check and balance

d)

census

36.

Justice means

a)

politeness

b)

judginess

c)

unfairness

d)

A Supreme Court Judge

37.

A system that gives each branch of government different powers so that each branch can watch over the authority of the others is

a)

electoral college

b)

checks and balances

c)

census

d)

justice

38.

The purpose of the Constitution was to

a)

create a better plan of government.

b)

give everyone the freedom to do anything.

c)

break free of Britain.

d)

outline the steps for voting.

39.

The Legislative Branch is in charge of

a)

tax laws

b)

regulating commerce

c)

raising an army, navy and declaring war

d)

coining money

40.

A census is taken every ______ years.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

41.

The number of members in House of Representatives is based on

a)

city populations

b)

state populations

c)

the nation's population

d)

town populations

42.

The chief executive is

a)

Congress

b)

the House of Representatives

c)

the President

d)

Uncle Sam

43.

Under the Executive Branch, the President

a)

can veto bills that are passed by Congress

b)

is the commander in chief of the military

c)

makes sure laws are being executed

d)

does whatever he wants

44.

Once laws are made, the _______________ decides if they are working fairly.

a)

judicial branch

b)

executive branch

c)

legislative branch

d)

President

45.

The judicial branch is also known as the

a)

strongest branch

b)

weakest branch

c)

court system

d)

fair system

46.

The highest court in the United States is the

a)

important court

b)

state courts

c)

traffic courts

d)

Supreme Court

47.

A Supreme Court judge stays in office for

a)

2 years

b)

5 years

c)

10 years

d)

life

48.

To make sure no branch gets more power than the other,

a)

a specialist analyzes them.

b)

they check each others powers to keep a balance.

c)

the states vote on whether they are fair or not.

d)

they do surprise checks.

49.

The Legislative Branch is our Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

50.
The 3 Branches of Government are:
a)
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
b)
Presidential, Judicial, and Legislative
c)
Supreme Court, White House, and Congress
d)
Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, and Hilary Clinton
51.
The Legislative Branch:
a)
Reviews laws and decides cases that involve state's rights
b)
Makes laws and sends them to the president for approval
c)
Carries out laws, vetoes laws, directing national defense,and directing the government
d)
Orders Jimmy John's for lunch every Friday
52.
Which of the following IS NOT part of the Executive Branch's responsibilities
a)
Directing National Defense
b)
Vetoing Laws
c)
Making Laws
d)
Directing the Government 
53.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
a)
Citizens of the United States
b)
The President
c)
Congress
d)
Nine Judges
54.
Who makes up the Legislative Branch as a whole?
a)
The House of Representatives 
b)
Nine Judges
c)
Congress
d)
The President
55.
The Judicial Branch:
a)
Reviews laws and decides cases that involve state's rights
b)
Makes laws and sends them to the president for approval
c)
Carries out laws, vetoes laws, directing national defense,and directing the government
d)
Orders Jimmy John's for lunch every Friday
56.
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
a)
The Obama Family
b)
The House of Representatives and The Senate
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Judicial Affairs Committee 
57.
The Executive Branch:
a)
Reviews laws and decides cases that involve state's rights
b)
Makes laws and sends them to the president for approval
c)
Carries out laws, vetoes laws, directing national defense,and directing the government
d)
Orders Jimmy John's for lunch every Friday
58.
Who meets here? 
a)
The Legislative Branch
b)
The Executive Branch
c)
The Judicial Branch
59.
Who meets here? 
a)
The Legislative Branch
b)
The Executive Branch
c)
The Judicial Branch
60.
Who meets here? 
a)
The Legislative Branch
b)
The Executive Branch
c)
The Judicial Branch
61.
A group of men and women that are the Presidents advisors are also known as what?
a)
Independent Agencies
b)
President Pro Tempores
c)
FCC
d)
Cabinet 
62.
.  The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Magna Carta
63.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government? 
a)
Judicial 
b)
Legislative
c)
Democratic 
d)
Executive
64.
This branch is made up of judges and courts
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
65.
The governor is the head of this branch of our state's government. 
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
66.
This branch of our state government makes the laws.
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
67.
These are the two parts of the Legislative branch: 
a)
Governor and Senate
b)
Senate and House of Representatives 
c)
House of Representatives and Governor
d)
Mayor and Governor
68.
This is the job of the Executive branch: 
a)
To carry out the laws of the state
b)
To make the laws 
c)
To interpret or explain state laws
69.
Together, the Senate and the House of Representatives is called the: 
a)
General Assembly
b)
The Judicial Branch
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The circuit court 
70.
State senators serve a term for...
a)
3 years
b)
4 years
c)
2 years
d)
5 years
71.
Senators and representatives work together to write and vote on 
a)
the constitution
b)
bills
c)
court cases
d)
scheduling professional sports games 
72.
The governor serves a term of ___ years
a)
2
b)
7
c)
5
d)
4
73.
Who has the power to veto (say no to) any bill?
a)
mayor
b)
governor
c)
anyone
d)
the senate
74.
The highest court in Missouri is the 
a)
Supreme Court
b)
circuit court
c)
District Court 
75.
The lowest level of court in Missouri is the 
a)
Supreme Court
b)
circuit court
c)
District Court
76.
How many Supreme Court judges are in Missouri?
a)
5
b)
11
c)
9
d)
7
77.
A person can become a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives without being elected by the people?
a)
true
b)
false
78.

Who is the head of the executive branch?

a)

The king

b)

Cabinet

c)

President

d)

Vice President

79.

The members of the Executive Branch ensure that...

a)

Laws are written

b)

Laws are followed

c)

Laws are fair

d)

Laws are changed

80.

If the president can no longer do their job, who becomes president?

a)

Vice President

b)

Cabinet

c)

The First Lady

d)

Speaker of the Senate

81.

What is the job of the Cabinet?

a)

To write laws

b)

To veto laws

c)

To select the President

d)

To advise the President

82.

What is the main job of Congress?

a)

To select the President

b)

To make laws

c)

To ensure that people follow laws

83.

How are members of Congress chosen?

a)

The President selects them

b)

They apply for the job

c)

Americans vote for them

84.

Every state has ________ Senators.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

10

85.

How long is a Senator’s term?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

6 years

d)

10 years

86.

How many Representatives are in Congress?

a)

435

b)

100

c)

652

d)

50

87.

How long is a Representative’s term of office?

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

7 years

d)

4 years

88.

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?

a)

members of Congress

b)

the nation’s Court system

c)

the President & Vice President

d)

citizens

89.

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

a)

9

b)

12

c)

4

d)

7

90.

What document does the Court system use a guide?

a)

the Constitution

b)

A voting ballot

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Treaty of Paris

91.
How many branches of government are there?
a)
Five
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
92.
What are the three branches of government?
a)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
b)
Executive, Legos, Judges
c)
President, Vice President, and cabinet, 
d)
City, state, and country
93.
Which branch of government do the supreme court justices work under?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
All branches
94.

The _________________ is responsible for upholding the United States Constitution.

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

House of Representatives

95.
Can declare a law unconstitutional.
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
All 3 branches
96.

Which two groups make up the legislative branch (Congress) ?

a)

President and Vice President

b)

Supreme Court and President

c)

Judges and Police

d)

Senate and House of Representatives

97.
What is the job of the legislative branch?
a)
to carry out the laws
b)
to declare war
c)
to make the laws
d)
to decide all the laws
98.

Who serves as the president of the U.S Senate?

a)

The President of the United States

b)

The Vice president of the United States

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

A Supreme Court Judge

99.

How many senators are in the senate?

a)

435

b)

2

c)

500

d)

100

100.

___________ has the most representatives because it has the biggest population.

a)

Florida

b)

New York

c)

Texas

d)

California

101.

Which branch of government does the president work under?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

All branches

d)

Executive

102.
What does the word veto mean?
a)
to approve a law
b)
to say no to a law
c)
to sign a law
d)
to jump
103.

You need to be at least ________ to run for president of the United States.

a)

25

b)

35

c)

45

d)

55

104.

Who is the Commander in Chief ( person who controls the armed forces) of the U.S armed forces?

a)

The President

b)

The Vice President

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

The President of the Senate

105.

Checks and balances means that....

a)

The President has all the power and can make any decisions he wants.

b)

No branch of government is supposed to have all the power.

c)

The Supreme Court has all the power

d)

Congress has all the power.

106.

The Legislative Branch's main job is to _______________.

a)

talk to other countries

b)

enforce the laws

c)

make new laws

107.

Mark the other jobs that the Legislative Branch is also responsible for

a)

has the power to declare war

b)

collects taxes

c)

print money

d)

lead our country

108.

What is the name of the building that the Legislative Branch works in? (the picture was on the previous slide)

(a)  

109.

If you were a member of Congress, which of these ideas would you choose to make into a law? Choose only ONE

a)

Students will not have any homework.

b)

Students will only go to school 4 days a week.

c)

School will start later in the day.

d)

All students will get 4 recesses a day.

110.

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

a)

the people

b)

the President

c)

the Governor

d)

the Mayor

111.

What other people are part of the Executive Branch? Check all that apply.

a)

The Cabinet

b)

The Vice President

c)

the people

d)

Mrs. Paetow

112.

What building does the Executive Branch work in? (the picture is on the previous slide)

(a)  

113.

What is another main job of the Executive Branch. Choose only one

a)

having parties

b)

making speeches

c)

controlling the military

114.

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

a)

The President

b)

Supreme Court Judges

c)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

d)

the Cabinet Members

115.

Who is responsible for enforcing or carrying out laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

All Branches above

116.

How many years can a Supreme Court judge serve?

a)

5 years

b)

2 years

c)

for life

d)

6 years

117.

Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?

a)

the Legislative Branch

b)

the Executive Branch

c)

the Judicial Branch

d)

None of the Above

118.

One of the President's jobs is to serve what position?

a)

Commander-in-Chief of the military

b)

a U.S. General

c)

a Supreme Court Judge

d)

a member of the House of Representatives

119.

Who selects the members of Congress?

a)

the President

b)

the Supreme Court judges

c)

the people of the U.S.

d)

the Senate

120.

What can the President do when he disagrees with a Bill that was proposed by Congress?

a)

He can sign the Bill.

b)

He can veto the Bill.

c)

He can confirm the Bill.

d)

He can ignore the Bill.

121.

Which branch of government can impeach a President?

a)

the Olive Branch

b)

the Legislative Branch

c)

the Executive Branch

d)

the Judicial Branch

122.

A member of the House of Representatives serves how many years before having to be re-elected?

a)

2 years

b)

5 years

c)

a lifetime

d)

6 years

123.

How many years can a Senator serve before having to be re-elected?

a)

2 years

b)

5 years

c)

8 years

d)

6 years

124.

After the people vote for a President, who makes the final decision?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

the President's Cabinet Members

c)

Congress

d)

the Electoral College

125.

What is the system called that keeps any one branch from having too much power?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

a Monarchy

c)

Federalism

d)

Patriotism

126.

Which branch is responsible for making the laws?

a)

the Legislative Branch

b)

the Bank branch

c)

the Executive Branch

d)

the Judicial Branch

127.

Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

a)

the Legislative Branch

b)

the Judicial Branch

c)

The Sign Language Branch

d)

The Executive Branch

128.

Which branch can declare war?

a)

The Judicial Branch

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Military Branch

d)

The Executive Branch

129.

The President is a part of which branch?

a)

The Executive Branch

b)

The Judicial Branch

c)

The Presidential Branch

d)

The Legislative Branch

130.

What is the highest level of court called in the U.S.?

a)

Congress Court

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Tennis Court

d)

State Court

131.

Who advises the President?

a)

the Senate

b)

Madame Zaster

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

the members of the Cabinet

132.

Which branch can sign treaties (agreements with other countries)?

a)

The Executive Branch

b)

The Snack Branch

c)

The Legislative Branch

d)

The Judicial Branch

133.

Who confirms the President's decision to select a Supreme Court judge?

a)

the Senate

b)

the House of Representatives

c)

the President's Cabinet

d)

the Vice President

134.

What does the word, "impeach" mean?

a)

to be accused of doing something wrong

b)

to have fruit stuck in your teeth

c)

to not sign important laws

d)

to move to a new branch of government

135.

What is the President's Cabinet?

a)

A tall chest with drawers in the White House

b)

the President's important files for all of his decisions

c)

a group of people who cheer at major Presidential events

d)

A group of people that the President has chosen to give him advice

136.
A group of men and women that are the Presidents advisors are also known as what?
a)
Independent Agencies
b)
President Pro Tempores
c)
FCC
d)
Cabinet 
137.

The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

Magna Carta

138.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government? 
a)
Judicial 
b)
Legislative
c)
Democratic 
d)
Executive
139.
This branch is made up of judges and courts
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
140.
These are the two parts of the Legislative branch: 
a)
Governor and Senate
b)
Senate and House of Representatives 
c)
House of Representatives and Governor
d)
Mayor and Governor
141.
This is the job of the Executive branch: 
a)
To carry out the laws of the state
b)
To make the laws 
c)
To interpret or explain state laws
142.
Senators and representatives work together to write and vote on 
a)
the constitution
b)
bills
c)
court cases
d)
scheduling professional sports games 
143.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
144.
Which branch has the Supreme Court? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
145.
Which branch has the Cabinet? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
146.
Which branch has the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
147.
Which branch has the Vice President?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
148.
Which branch has the House of Representatives?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
149.

Which branch writes new laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

150.
There are ____ branches in the federal government.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
151.
What is an example of checks and balances?
a)
Congress enforces a bill
b)
President vetoes a bill
c)
President interprets a law
d)
Congress presents a bill
152.
Why did the writers of the Constitution form the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
a)
to decrease power
b)
to increase power
c)
to balance power
d)
to separate power
153.

People in this part of government must be reelected once every two years.

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

White House

154.

The Senate has how many senators for each state?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

It is based on the population in each state

155.

The process by which a person is recommended to be removed from a position of power.

a)

Veto

b)

More like, "I'll separate you from your powers!" If you know what I mean.

c)

Impeachment

d)

Confirmation

156.

People in this part of government must be reelected once every six years.

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

White House

157.
The Legislative Branch:
a)
Reviews laws and decides cases that involve state's rights
b)
Makes laws and sends them to the president for approval
c)
Carries out laws, vetoes laws, directing national defense,and directing the government
d)
Orders Jimmy John's for lunch every Friday
158.
When a bill passes the House, where does it go next?
a)
Senate
b)
Supreme Court
c)
President
d)
Library of Congress
159.

The House of Representatives has how many representatives for each state?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

It is based on the state's population.

160.

A proposed law is called a______

a)

Amendment

b)

Executive Order

c)

Bill

d)

Coin

161.

Who leads the Executive Branch?

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Justices

162.
A concerned citizen can contact his Senator or Congressman about an idea that he would like to see become a law.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
163.
A bill can be introduced into Congress by ___. (read the choices carefully)
a)
a member of the House of Representatives
b)
a member of the Senate
c)
either a member of the Senate or House of Representatives
d)
the President
164.

About how many bill are introduced into the Congress each year?

a)

1000

b)

2000

c)

4000

d)

5000

165.

About how many bills actually become laws each year?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

150

d)

200

166.

The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

a)

True

b)

False

167.

The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

a)

True

b)

False

168.

Which branch can approve presidential appointments?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

169.

Which branch can override a President's veto?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

none

170.

What branch can reject treaties?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

none

171.

Which branch can impeach a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

172.

What branch can declare a law unconstitutional?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

173.

Which branch nominates judges to the Supreme Court

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

174.

Which branch can impeach a President?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

175.

Which branch of government declares war?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

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