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Government / 3 Branches Review

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of government do we have in the United States of America?

a)

Democracy

b)

Parliament

c)

King

d)

Dictatorship

2.

The first Constitution in the United States of America was called

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Preamble

d)

The United States Constitution

3.

The first Constitution had problems, 2 problems it had was

a)

the people didn't like it and only 3 men made it

b)

it was too strong and gave us a King

c)

it gave too much power to the states and it was weak

4.

The United States Constitution was written in what year?

a)

2024

b)

1877

c)

1787

d)

1776

5.

Where was the Constitution written?

a)

Boston, Massachusetts

b)

Columbus, Ohio

c)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

d)

Washington DC

6.

The meeting where the delegates met to write the Constitution was called

a)

The Declaration Debate

b)

The Treaty of Paris

c)

The Constitutional Convention

7.

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

Ben Franklin

8.

The men who wrote the United States Constitution were known as the

a)

Farmers

b)

Framers

c)

The Cabinet

d)

writers

9.

Some men would not sign the Constitution until there was a very important part put in it, what was that part called?

a)

Preamble

b)

Peace Treaty

c)

Bill of Rights

10.

The delegates who wanted something added to the Constitution wanted it added because

a)

they wanted to be in charge

b)

they wanted another King

c)

they wanted to not be taxed

d)

they wanted a specific part added to protect their personal freedoms

11.

The Constitution is a document that was

a)

long

b)

written for the people, by the people, to protect the people

c)

never going to work

12.

A democratic classroom would be a classroom where

a)

only the teacher made decisions

b)

students could do whatever they wanted

c)

students could have a say in what happened in the classroom by voting

13.

One thing that was positive that came out of the Articles of Confederation was

a)

no more King George

b)

Land Ordinance of 1787

c)

nothing

d)

men became stronger

14.

This document is the "Law of our land".

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

The United States Constitution

15.

The Constitution is a living document meaning it can be changed or added to.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

When you make a change to the Constitution, it is called

a)

amending it

b)

erasing it

c)

starting over

17.

The first 10 amendments in the Constitution have a specific name, they are called

a)

the Bill of Restitution

b)

laws for the people

c)

Bill of Rights

18.

There are 3 purposes to our Constitution, one of them is

a)

Says we are all people

b)

defines authority of elected officials

c)

it was to be really long and hard to read

d)

says we can have a king

19.

A purpose of the Constitution in the United States is

a)

provides sugar and tea to everyone

b)

provides Peace Treaties

c)

provides the framework of our government

20.

A purpose of our Constitution is that is

a)

gives us a speed limit to drive

b)

can limit how many people are in government

c)

limits the power of elected officials

21.

The branch of government that the Congress run is called the

a)

executive branch

b)

legislative branch

c)

judicial branch

22.

The branch of government that the President and his cabinet are in charge of is called the

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

23.

The branch of government where the Supreme Court is in charge is called the

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

24.

The level of government where the President is in charge is called

a)

National/Federal

b)

City

c)

State

25.

The level of government where the Congress is in charge is called the

a)

National/Federal

b)

State

c)

City

26.

The level of government where the Supreme Court and Judges are in charge is called

a)

National/Federal

b)

State

c)

City

27.

The legislative branch

a)

interprets the laws, can impeach a government official

b)

passes the laws and makes the laws

c)

executes the laws and enforces them

28.

The executive branch

a)

decides if laws are constitutional

b)

can veto

c)

creates the laws

29.

Which branch of government can declare war?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

30.

Who is the Commander and Chief of our military?

a)

Mayor

b)

Governor

c)

President

d)

Congress

31.

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

32.

Which branch makes, passes, creates, can impeach, can declare war and many more duties?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

33.

Which branch of government can interpret laws, decide cases including the 50 states, and decides if laws are constitutional?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

34.

Which branch of government carries out the laws, enforces the laws, executes the laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

35.

Who is the head of the State Level of Government at the Executive Branch?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Ohio State Supreme Court

c)

Governor

36.

Who is the head of the Judicial Branch at the State Level of Government?

a)

US Supreme Court

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Ohio State Supreme court

37.

Who is the head of the Legislative Branch at the State Level of Government?

a)

President

b)

Mayor

c)

Governor

d)

Chief Justice

38.

Who is the head of the city branch of government at the Legislative Level?

a)

Congress

b)

General Assembly

c)

City Council

d)

Mayor

39.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the City Level?

a)

City Court

b)

Mayor

c)

Governor

40.

Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch at the City Level?

a)

Governor

b)

Mayor

c)

General Assembly

d)

Mayor's Court or the Stark County Court

41.

The freedom in the 1st Amendment that gives you the right to express your opinion about something verbally, saying hat you want, wearing what you want or not saying anything is the

a)

freedom to say things

b)

freedom of the press

c)

freedom of assembly

d)

freedom of speech

42.

The freedom in the first amendment that gives you the right to meet in groups to have class, practice, pray and more is the

a)

freedom of the press

b)

freedom of religion

c)

freedom of assembly

43.

The freedom to write an article and put it in the paper, pass it out i pamphlets, write it on line and more is called

a)

the freedom to assemble

b)

the freedom of the press

c)

freedom of petition

44.

The freedom we have to contact an elected official by a letter, note, email or phone call where we try to change a law or add to it is called

a)

freedom of assembly

b)

freedom of speech

c)

freedom of petition

45.

How many amendments are in the United States Constitution?

a)

10

b)

27

c)

4

46.

A system in the United States that makes sure all 3 branches are using only the power given to them by the Constitution is called

a)

Big Brother

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Justice