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United States Government #1

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the U.S. Constitution?

a)

A set of guidelines for state governments

b)

The fundamental law of the United States

c)

A collection of international treaties

d)

A historical document from the 1600s

2.

In what year was the U.S. Constitution established?

a)

1776

b)

1800

c)

1787

d)

1865

3.

What does federalism involve?

a)

A single central government

b)

Division of power between national and state governments

c)

Only state governments having power

d)

A monarchy system

4.

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

State Branch

5.

What is democracy?

a)

A system where a king rules

b)

A form of government where power is held by the people

c)

A type of dictatorship

d)

A system with no elections

6.

Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in the United States?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

The Articles of Confederation

7.

Who holds the power in a democracy?

a)

The military

b)

The people

c)

The king

d)

The president alone

8.

What does the U.S. Constitution protect?

a)

The rights of the government only

b)

The rights of individuals

c)

The rights of foreign nations

d)

The rights of businesses only

9.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

State Branch

10.

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

To give all power to the president

b)

To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

c)

To eliminate state governments

d)

To allow the military to control the government

11.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy?

a)

Citizens can vote

b)

Leaders are elected

c)

Power is held by a single ruler

d)

Government decisions are influenced by the people

12.

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

a)

To enforce laws

b)

To make laws

c)

To interpret laws

d)

To conduct foreign policy