WorksheetsThe State and the Purpose of Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of a nation?
Defined territory
Government
Common ethnic identity
Geographic location
How many people live in Vatican City?
Less than 1000
10,000
100,000
1 million
What distinguishes a state from smaller political units?
Sovereignty
Population size
Geographic location
Economic wealth
What is a key function of government in terms of public policies?
Organizing fashion shows
Enforcing civil rights
Hosting cooking classes
Directing movies
What does the government aim to guarantee for its citizens?
Civil rights and liberties
Unlimited power
Wealth and prosperity
Absolute freedom
What is the significance of forming a more perfect union?
To create division
To create strength
To increase taxes
To promote individualism
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Administrative
Who are part of the Legislative branch in the USA?
Judges
US President
US Congress
Governor
Government combines and divides powers in several equal layers?
Republic
Federalism
Democracy
Dictatorship
Which government type is defined by laws?
Republic
Democracy
Federalism
Monarchy
What is the role of citizens in a republic?
To elect representatives
To make all laws directly
To serve in the military
To appoint judges
How are laws made in a direct democracy?
By elected representatives
By the president
By the majority vote of the population
By the military
What is the primary role of the Executive branch in the USA?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To amend the constitution
What is a fundamental characteristic of a democracy?
Rule by a single leader
Government by the people
Absence of laws
Hereditary rule
What are the four characteristics of a State?
People, Territory, Sovereignty, Government
Laws, Military, Government, Borders
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Administrative
Democracy, Federalism, Republic, Sovereignty
The United States is...
A Democratic Repulic
A Monarchy
An Institution
A Constitutional Monarchy
What is the primary function of the Judicial branch in the USA?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To amend the constitution
How many years has Mr. Hackett been teaching at PV?
6
7
8
9
What is Mr. Hackett's twin brother's name?
James
John
Jeremy
Jeff
How many swords does Mr. Hackett own?
...zero?
1
1 Too Many
2
