Worksheetscchgff
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
The separation of powers in a democracy that limits the authority of each branch
Checks and Balances
Citizenu
Equality
Democracy
The State of Arizona recently decided to allow firearms on public university campuses. Which amendment did they base this decision on?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Articles of Confederation gave power to the _________________ whereas the Constitution gave power to the ________________________.
men, women
President, States
people, states
states, people
Being able to make decisions and laws quickly because one person has all the power is an advantage of which forms of government? Choose all that apply.
Dictatorship
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Monarchy
A king or queen holds ceremonial power while the country is ruled by a constitution
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
direct democracy
Which is NOT a way that people can help to solve a problem in a community?
going to a city council meeting
complaining to your neighbors
volunteering
cleaning up trash
Power is shared by the central and regional government.
Unitary
Federal
Democracy
Confederation
How many branches of government are there?
3
5
2
6
What is one way the job of the Governor of Georgia and the President of the United States are the same?
They are both leaders of the Executive Branch
They both sign and veto laws
Answer choices A and B are correct
What is a representative democracy?
a government where one person makes all of the laws
a government where a king and queen make the laws
a government where citizens vote on people to represent them
a government where only the president makes the laws
What is one way a citizen can participate in government?
visiting the United States Capital
writing a report on your favorite president
going to vote in an election
reading a book about government
Why is it important for citizens to communicate with public officials?
Public officials will not listen to citizens of a city.
Public officials know the concerns of citizens.
Public officials have no power in the government.
Public officials have other responsibilities.
What would be a consequence for stealing an item from the store?
You would be arrested because you broke the law.
You would get a speeding ticket because you broke the law.
You would become a police officer.
You would receive an award for student of the month.
Which scenario would demonstrate respecting the rights of others to promote the common good?
You leave trash on the playground after recess.
You volunteer to help others in your neighborhood.
You cut in line to get near your friends.
You play with your cell phone during class.
What is a consequence for not obeying the speed limit?
Getting grounded by your parents
Having to walk laps at recess
Getting a ticket and having to pay a fine
Who would the class write a letter to in order to change a law?
State Representatives
President
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Which branch of government would decide if a law has been broken?
Legislative
General Assembly
Judicial
Executive
What is the responsibility of the Judicial Branch in relation to the Supreme Court of the United States?
Creating laws
Determining if laws are fair
Signing bills into law
None of the above
In which branch of our national government do senators and representatives hold positions?
International
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
The __________________ is divided into two parts: The Senate and the House of Representatives.
Congress
City Council
Commissioner
Court
Who leads the Judicial Branch at the national level of government?
The General Assembly
The Congress
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the national government?
Judicial
Legislative
Local
Executive
Which of these is a responsibility of Congress?
creates laws
enforces laws
signs laws
interprets laws
Justices to the Supreme Court are elected for
4 years
2 years
Life
6 years
The President is elected for how long?
4 years
8 years
10 years
Life
Senators are elected for how long?
Life
2 years
4 years
6 years
How many members are in the Senate?
50
100
125
435
Representatives of the House are elected for terms of how long?
4 year terms
2 year terms
10 year terms
8 year terms
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
275
24
435
528
What is the National Judicial?
City Council
Local Courts and Judges
Federal Courts and Judges/US Supreme Court
President
Who is the National Executive?
Mayor or City Manager
President
Congress
Ohio General Assembly
What is the National Legislative?
Congress
City Council
Mayor or City Manager
Governor
What is the State Judicial?
Local Courts and Judges
Ohio General Assembly
State Courts and Judges/Ohio Supreme Court
President
Who is the State Executive?
Mayor or City Manager
Governor
Congress
State Courts and Judges/Ohio Supreme Court
What is the State Legislative?
Ohio General Assembly
Governor
City Council
Local Courts and Judges
What is the Local Judicial?
Federal Courts and Judges/US Supreme Court
City Council
Local Courts and Judges
Mayor or City Manager
Who is the Local Executive?
President
Mayor or City Manager
Congress
State Courts and Judges/Ohio Supreme Court
What is the Local Legislative?
City Council
Governor
Local Courts and Judges
Ohio General Assembly
Which branch of government INTERPRETS or EXPLAINS the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Memorial
Which branch of government MAKES or WRITES the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Memorial
Which branch of government ENFORCES or CARRIES OUT the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Memorial
What level of government is a mayor?
local
state
federal or national
Where does the mayor work?
White House
City Hall
Board of Education
Who is the mayor of Newnan?
Peyton Manning
Keith Brady
Mickey Mouse
What level of government is the governor?
local
state
federal or national
Where does our governor work?
He works at the White House in Washington, DC
He works at the State Capitol Building in Atlanta, GA
He works at City Hall in Newnan, GA
Who is our governor in Georgia?
Ronald Reagan
Brian Kemp
Jackie Robinson
The President is in what level of government?
local
state
federal or national
Where does the President of the United States live?
the Blue House in Atlanta, GA
the Big House in Newnan, GA
the White House in Washington, DC
Who is the President of the United States?
President Biden
President Obama
President Bush
What are the rights and responsibilities that come with being a member of a community called?
voting
citizenship
respect
