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WorksheetsHow the U.S. Government Works
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
What principle of the U.S. Constitution is shown in the diagram?
federalism
civic virtues
checks and balances
separation of powers
Which phrase replaces the question mark beneath the judicial branch?
decides the meaning of laws
runs the federal government
vetoes laws from the president
keeps peace between the states
Use the diagram to answer the question. Which statement describes the next step in how a bill becomes a law?
The bill is written.
The president signs the bill into law.
Both houses agree on changes in the final bill.
Legislators vote on the bill in the House of Representatives.
Based on the diagram, which power does only the national government have?
going to war
borrowing money
passing new laws
making voting rules
Based on the diagram, which powers do only the states have? Select the two correct answers.
collecting taxes
running elections
creating a military
setting up public schools
controlling trade between states
Which statement best describes the relationship between state governments and the federal government under the U.S. Constitution?
Congress must work with states to pass laws.
The president shares judicial power with state governors.
States must follow laws passed by the U.S. Congress.
A state senator is more powerful than the president.
According to President Obama's speech, how do Americans make change?
by becoming citizens
by showing civic virtue
by using checks and balances
by using separation of powers
What was President Reagan saying about voting?
It was more important in the past than it is today.
It only works if millions of Americans do it.
It is part of a long American tradition.
It is not very important.
Which of these activities is the best example of good citizenship?
paying low prices for goods in a store
serving on a jury
saving money
attending a jazz concert
How can Congress overturn a president's veto?
Congress can make the bill into a law with a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.
Congress can send the bill to state courts.
Congress can ask the public to vote on the bill.
Congress can have the bill made into a law with a three-fourths vote by state legislatures.
Which document sets the form of government for the United States?
the Constitution
the Bill of Rights
the Pledge of Allegiance
the Declaration of Independence
Which statement best describes the purpose of voting in elections?
to decide which laws citizens can stop following
to decide who will represent citizens in government
to decide if companies should hire more employees
to decide whether someone can start a new company
The system of checks and balances allows the president of the United States to have unlimited power. Use evidence from the chapter to support or refute this claim.
