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Government Unit 2. Chapter 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The principle of the U.S. Constitution that protects all three branches is

a)
checks and balances
b)
federalism
c)
separation of powers
d)
judicial review
2.

Judicial Branch

a)

interprets laws.

b)

evaluates laws.

c)

decides the meaning of laws

d)

enforces laws.

3.

Executive Branch

a)

makes the law

b)

enforces the law.

c)

creates the law.

d)

teaches the law

4.

Legislative Branch

a)

makes the law

b)

carries out the law

c)

checks and balances

d)

enforces the law

5.

1st step of How a bill becomes a law?

a)

A Legislator in the senate proposes a bill

b)

A committee discusses & passes the bill

c)

Legislators vote on the bill in the senate

d)

Legislators vote on the bill in the house of representatives

6.

The relationship between state governments and the federal government under the U.S. Constitution follow laws passed by the

a)
Judicial branches
b)
State legislatures
c)
Local governments
d)

U.S congress

7.

What was President Reagan’s speech about voting?

a)

President Reagan's speech focused on the importance of a long American tradition

b)

President Reagan's speech addressed the role of teachnology.

c)

President Reagan's speech was on military strength and defense.

d)

President Reagan's speech emphasized the need for economic reform

8.

Good Citizenship is

a)

following all laws without question.

b)

only voting in elections.

c)

serving on a jury

d)

ignoring community issues.

9.

How can Congress overturn a president’s veto?

a)
Congress can request a new election to replace the president.
b)
Congress can pass a resolution to nullify the veto.
c)
Congress can appeal the veto to the Supreme Court.
d)
Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
10.

Which document sets the form of government for the United States?

a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Federalist Papers
11.

Which statement best describes the purpose of voting in elections?

a)
To express citizens' preferences and influence government decisions.
b)
To rank candidates based on popularity.
c)

to represent citizens in governement

d)
To determine the winner of a sports event.
12.

Amend means

a)
to delete existing content
b)
to make changes or improvements
c)
to create a new document
d)
to summarize a text
13.

Constituent is

a)
A component or part of a larger whole.
b)

a person who lives and votes in an area.

c)

A person who makes a type of legal agreement.

d)
A summary of a larger document.
14.

Beacon means

a)
A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.
b)
A signaling device used for guidance or warning.
c)
A decorative light used in home interiors.
d)

guides or provides a source of hope

15.

Citizen means

a)
A temporary resident of a country.
b)
An individual without legal status.
c)
A person who is not affiliated with any nation.
d)
A legally recognized member of a state or nation.
16.

Naturalization means

a)
the procedure for renewing residency status.
b)
the legal process of becoming a citizen of a country.
c)
the process of obtaining a passport.
d)
the act of applying for a visa.
17.

Allegiance means

a)
A form of financial investment.
b)
Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or individual.
c)
A method of scientific research.
d)
A type of government system.
18.

Which branch of government is responsible for signing a bill into law?

a)

Judicial branch

b)

Executive branch

c)

Federal Reserve

d)

Legislative branch

19.

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

a)

The bill is discarded permanently

b)

The bill automatically becomes law

c)

The bill is sent back to Congress for reconsideration

d)

The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

20.

Which of the following is the final step for a bill to become a law?

a)

Signature by the President

b)

Debate in the Senate

c)

Passage in the House of Representatives

d)

Approval by a committee