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WorksheetsUnderstanding American Government Basics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the supreme law of the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
How many branches are there in the United States government?
One
Two
Three
Four
Who is in charge of the executive branch of the United States government?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Vice President
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
State
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
435
200
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Preamble
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The Secretary of State
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The State Court
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
7
9
12
15
Who makes federal laws?
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
The States
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
1st Amendment
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
