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American Government - Group 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three branches of government in the U.S.?

a)

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

b)

Federal, State, Local

c)

Senate, House, Presidency

2.

What is the primary role of the legislative branch?

a)

Enforce laws

b)

Interpret laws

c)

Make laws

3.

Who has the power to veto laws?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

Congress

c)

The President

4.

What is judicial review?

a)

The ability to review and amend laws

b)

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

c)

The process of confirming federal judges

5.

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

a)

By a simple majority

b)

By a two-thirds vote in both chambers

c)

By a unanimous vote

6.

Who appoints federal judges?

a)

The Senate

b)

The President

c)

The House of Representatives

7.

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

a)

Two years

b)

Four years

c)

Six years

8.

What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

The District Court

b)

The Court of Appeals

c)

The Supreme Court

9.

What document establishes the U.S. government?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

10.

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

a)

To ensure efficiency in government

b)

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

c)

To promote cooperation between states