Worksheets

Unit 2/Topic 1/Lessons 1-5

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name

Class

Date

The document that sets the form of government for the United States.

Constitution

Bill of Rights

Preamble

Articles of Confederation

What principle is shown by the division of the U.S. government into the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches?

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Judicial Review

Federalism

What is the principle that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other two?

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Judicial Review

Veto

What is the term for the system that divides powers between the National (Federal) Government and State Governments?

Constitution

Separation of Powers

Federalism

Checks and Balances

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

Passes laws

Enforces laws

Decides the meaning of laws

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

Passes Laws

Enforces Laws

Decides the meaning of laws

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?

Passes laws

Enforces laws

Determines the meaning of the laws (interprets)

How can Congress overturn a president’s veto?

The Supreme Court can overturn a veto.

Congress can ignore the veto indefinitely.

A simple majority in one chamber can reverse a veto.

Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.

True or False: The system of checks and balances allows the president to have unlimited power.

True

The president can override checks and balances

False

Checks and balances limit the power of Congress only

10.

Which power belongs only to the National Government?

Regulate interstate commerce

Establish a postal service

Conduct elections

Declare war

11.

Which power is shared by both the National and State governments?

The power to tax

The power to regulate immigration

The power to issue currency

The power to declare war

12.

Which powers belong only to the State Governments? (Name two)

Regulate foreign trade

Establish a national currency

Setting up public schools, conduct elections

Conduct foreign relations

13.

What is the best description of the relationship between state and federal government?

States must follow the federal laws that are passed by US Congress.

The state government has complete authority over federal matters.

Federal government has no influence on state laws.

State and federal governments operate independently without any interaction.

14.

After a bill is voted on and passed by the Senate, what is the next step in how it becomes a law?

The bill is sent back to the House for revision.

Legislators vote on the bill in the House of Representatives.

The bill is published in the Federal Register.

The bill is automatically enacted after a week.

15.

Which activity is the best example of good citizenship: Saving money or Serving on a jury?

Saving money

Serving on a jury

16.

“I’m asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change — but in yours.”

According to President Obama, how do Americans bring about change?

By relying solely on government action.

By waiting for others to initiate change.

By doubting their own potential to make a difference.

By using their voice in voting, getting involved within the community, showing civic virtues

17.

According to President Reagan, what does voting represent?

Voting is a privilege reserved for the wealthy.

Voting represents the voice and choice of citizens in democracy.

Voting is a way to express dissatisfaction with the government.

Voting is only important during presidential elections.

18.

What is the main purpose of voting in elections?

To determine the weather for the year

To decide on a national holiday

To select the best sports team

The main purpose of voting in elections is to enable citizens to choose their representatives and influence government policies.

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Unit 2/Topic 1/Lessons 1-5

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

“I’m asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change — but in yours.”

According to President Obama, how do Americans bring about change?

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