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WorksheetsExecutive and Judicial Branch Assessment Practice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
How does our Constitution limit the powers of government? Choose TWO correct answers.
System of Checks and Balances
States do not have to follow Federal Laws
Federal Government cannot tax the people
Separation of Powers
How does our National Government protect Americans' rights, freedoms, and lives?
The Judicial Branch can rule laws unconstitutional that infringe upon your rights.
The Judicial Branch writes and passes fair and just laws.
The Judicial Branch enforces all laws.
The Judicial Branch advises the President on border control.
What is the capital of the United States from 1800 to today?
Springfield, Illinois
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York City, New York
Match the Branch of Government with its location in Washington D.C.
Legislative Branch
U.S. Capitol Building
Executive Branch
The White House
Judicial Branch
U.S. Supreme Court Building
Constitution Vocabulary Application.
-Habeas Corpus -- Held Person without just cause.
-Bill of Attainder -- Law applying to a small segment of the population and it takes away their rights.
-Ex Post Facto -- a law that makes unlawful something that was not illegal at the time it was committed or done.
-Eminent Domain -- the government's right to acquire private property at a fair price for the benefit of all of the people.
Match the pairs...
If the government took away all smugglers right to trial by jury... that law would be illegal and called _____
A Bill of Attainder
If the government forces you to sell them your land to put in a new and safer interstate... they would be using the power of _________.
Eminent Domain
If the police jailed you and would not tell you what you were being detained for, you could ask for a writ of ______.
Habeas Corpus
If a new law passed this January outlawing all gas powered cars, and they arrested you in January for having a gas powered car back in December (even though you currently drive an electric car now), that law would be illegal and called ____________.
An Ex Post Facto Law
Match the Article with its description.
Article I
Legislative Branch
Article II
Executive Branch
Article III
Judicial Branch
Rusty was born on January 1, 2001 in Germany. If Rusty moved to the U.S. at the age of 15 and became a naturalized citizen at the age of 25, when could he become PRESIDENT of the U.S.?
2024
2035
2034
Never
If you are a 12, 13, or 14 year old 7th grader. In 15 years from now, which office could you be elected to... the President of the U.S. or a U.S. Senator or a U.S. Representative?
Think about the age requirement...
President of the U.S.
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Either a Representative or a Senator
Either a Senator or the President
Shirley was born in the year 2000 in Springfield, Illinois. That same year, the year 2000, Shirley and her parents moved to Paris, France. She moved back to Jacksonville in 2030.
According to the three major requirements for the President, when will Shirley be eligible to run for the Presidency?
Never
2028
2035
2044
Who votes to impeach or accuse the President?
House of Representatives
Senate
both houses of Congress
Supreme Court
Who tries an impeachment case for the President?
House of Representatives
Senate
both houses of Congress
Supreme Court
How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?
simple majority vote in both houses
2/3 vote in both houses
3/4 vote in both houses
unanimous vote in both houses
A bill becomes a law when passed by Congress and signed by whom?
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Vice-President of the United States
President of the United States
Who generally presides over the meetings of the Senate?
President Pro Tempore
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
President
Who can make a treaty with the nation of Mexico?
President Donald Trump
Texas Governor Greg Abbott
California Governor Gavin Newsome
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy
The line of succession for the President, as outlined by the 25th Amendment, says that if both the President and the Vice-President die, ________ becomes the acting President.
the Speaker of the House
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
The Vice-President
the Attorney General
Who has the power to carry out or ENFORCE the laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Who is the current U.S. President?
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Who is the current U.S. Vice-President?
Nancy Pelosi
Hilary Clinton
Kamala Harris
J.D. Vance
Who elects the President and Vice-President of the U.S.?
the Electoral College
the people with a popular vote
the U.S. Congress
the state assemblies
How long is one term of office for the President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 -10 years
Citizenship Requirement
How long must a person have been a CITIZEN in order to be the President of the United States?
7 years
9 years
14 Consecutive years
since birth or natural born
What is the RESIDENCY requirement for the President of the United States?
14 Consecutive years in the United States prior to the election
7 years Consecutive years in the United States prior to the election
9 years Consecutive years in the United States prior to the election
since birth or natural born
What is the AGE requirement for the President?
18 years old
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
When is the last time the PRESIDENT declared war?
World War II, Pearl Harbor -- 1941
The Gulf War in Iraq -- 1992
The War on Terror Afghanistan -- 2012
Never - The President cannot declare war.
The President's salary is...
$200,000/year
$400,000/year
$1,000,000/year
$9.50/hour
What is the President's ANNUAL speech given every February about the yearly goals and budget?
Inaugural Address
State of the Union Address
Gettysburg Address
Perennial Speech
What is the FIRST or INITIAL speech that the NEWLY elected President gives that tells what he is going to do over the course of his 4 year term?
Inaugural Address
State of the Union Address
Gettysburg Address
The Big 4 year Speech
Who has the power to Pardon criminals?
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
the President of the United States
The population of Texas went up considerably in the 2020 census. Texas gained two ______ in 2024 Presidential Election.
Electors
Senators
Governors
Presidents
Who is the Commander-In-Chief of the United States armed forces?
Secretary of Defense
the President
the Vice-President
Attorney General
When the President acts like the BOSS of his cabinet members and their departments, he/she is acting as the ______________.
Head of Party
Chief Executive Office (CEO)
Command-In-Chief
Chief Ambassador
When the President speaks or LOBBIES (persuades) to Congress about passing a law, or he/she signs a bill to become a law, he/she is acting as the ______________.
Head of State
Chief Ambassador
Watchdog of the Economy
Chief Legislator
When the President creates a yearly BUDGET, or if he/she steps in to help settle a labor strike, or if he/she sets the minimum wage, he/she acts as the ______.
Watchdog of the Economy
Chief Ambassador
Head of State
Commander-In-Chief
When George W. Bush made a speech after the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. to CONSOLE the nation, he was acting as the _______.
Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief of Party
Chief Ambassador
If the President deploys the U.S. army to the Ukraine, his role is as the ______.
Head of State
Commander-In-Chief
Chief of Party
Watchdog of the Economy
According to the 23rd Amendment, who is given a voice in choosing the President and Vice-President?
the citizens of Puerto Rico and American Samoa
18 year old men in the military
the citizens of Washington, D.C.
Women and Minorities
When the President met with the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 2020 to discuss a health crisis, he was acting as the ______.
Chief Legislator
Chief of Foreign Policy (Ambassador or Diplomat)
Chief of Party
Chief Executive
Donald Trump and JD Vance were running mates in the 2024 Election for the offices of President and Vice-President of the United States... Which amendment allows the President and Vice-President to run on the same ticket?
12
15
18
22
Who has the power to APPROVE all Presidential Appointments to the Cabinet or the Supreme Court?
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Supreme Court
3/4 of the states
Which branch of government rules laws unconstitutional with the power of Judicial Review?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What is the highest or most important federal court in the United States?
County Court
Municipal Court
Illinois Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
6
9
12
50
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
2 years
4 years
9 years
For life or until they die/retire/resign/or are impeached
The Judicial Branch _______ the laws.
makes
enforces
interprets
breaks
If a President wanted to run for a 3rd term of office, which amendment would prevent this from occurring? This amendment limits the President to two terms of office.
12
22
26
19
What is our system that allows each of the 3 branches of government to have power over the other 2 branches?
separation of powers
checks and balances
democratic
republic
Which branch of government's primary responsibility is to protect the individual rights of citizens?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Choose 2 ways the Executive Branch can check the Judicial Branch. Choose TWO! (Essay on Test)
The President can pardon criminals.
The President appoints federal judges.
The President can veto a law.
The President can appoint Congressmen.
Choose 2 ways the Judicial Branch can check the Legislative and Executive Branches. (Essay on Test)
The Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court can rule laws unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court can veto a bill.
The Supreme Court can appoint Congressmen.
