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WorksheetsGovernment Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 25mins
____________ has the power to override the President’s veto.
a. President
b. Congress
c. Supreme Court
d. None of the Above
The Supreme Court heads this branch of government.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government creates laws for the U.S.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government has the final say in all court cases and appeals.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
____________ has the power to approve or disapprove the candidates appointed to the Supreme Court by the President.
a. President
b. Congress
c. Supreme Court
d. None of the Above
Members serve a two or six-year term.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government has the ability to declare war.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government has the ability to declare war.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government enforces the laws of the U.S.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
Congress makes up this branch of government.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government appoints justices to the Supreme Court.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
Listens to the concerns of citizens before making laws.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
This branch of government interprets laws and the Constitution.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
Leaders of this branch serve life terms.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
The ____________ has the power to sign bills into law.
a. President
b. Congress
c. Supreme Court
d. None of the Above
The leader of this branch of government is the President.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
The leader of this branch serves a four-year term.
a. Legislative
b. Judicial
c. Executive
d. All of the Above
Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?
President
Vice President
Senator
Representative
Which branch of government contains the Senate?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
to reject a law
Match the branch of government to its main job (purpose).
Writes/makes the law
Legislative Branch
Executes/enforces the law
Executive Branch
Interprets the law
Judicial Branch
Which function of the Constitution of the United States prevents any one branch from gaining too much power?
Rule of law
Representative Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Match the powers to the appropriate branch of government.
Regulates interstate and foreign trade
Legislative Branch
Headed by the president of the United States
Executive Branch
Hear cases involving federal law and questions involving interpretation of the
Constitution
Judicial Branch
Process in government where a high-ranking official, such as a president, is accused of a serious crime and faces a formal investigation and trial to determine if they should be removed from office.
bicameral
pardon
impeachment
citizenship
What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Who makes important decisions in an oligarchy?
king
senators
citizens
small group of powerful leaders
What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government allows the citizens to vote in elections for its leaders?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What is a government?
an organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a society
adding territory to a country
a society with a culture
a system where people produce, sell and buy goods
People do not answer to any leader or govenment.
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
