WorksheetsUnited States Government #1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the U.S. Constitution?
A set of guidelines for state governments
The fundamental law of the United States
A collection of international treaties
A historical document from the 1600s
In what year was the U.S. Constitution established?
1776
1800
1787
1865
What does federalism involve?
A single central government
Division of power between national and state governments
Only state governments having power
A monarchy system
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
State Branch
What is democracy?
A system where a king rules
A form of government where power is held by the people
A type of dictatorship
A system with no elections
Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
Who holds the power in a democracy?
The military
The people
The king
The president alone
What does the U.S. Constitution protect?
The rights of the government only
The rights of individuals
The rights of foreign nations
The rights of businesses only
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
State Branch
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
To give all power to the president
To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful
To eliminate state governments
To allow the military to control the government
Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy?
Citizens can vote
Leaders are elected
Power is held by a single ruler
Government decisions are influenced by the people
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?
To enforce laws
To make laws
To interpret laws
To conduct foreign policy
