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WorksheetsUS Government- Final Fall 2025
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Which branch of government is established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
Executive Branch of the United States
Legislative Branch of the United States
Judicial Branch of the United States
Federal Bureaucracy of the United States
What are the two chambers that compose the U.S. Congress?
Senate and Supreme Court
Senate and House of Representatives
House and Cabinet
Assembly and Council of States
Senate and House of Individuals
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years per term
Four years per term
Six years per term
Eight years per term
How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?
Four years per term
Two years per term
Eight years per term
Six years per term
How many senators does each U.S. state have?
One senator total
Two senators total
Four senators total
Three senators total
What is the minimum age required to serve in the House of Representatives?
Twenty-one years old
Twenty-five years old
Thirty years old
Thirty-five years old
What is the minimum age required to serve in the U.S. Senate?
Forty years old
Thirty-five years old
Thirty years old
Twenty-five years old
Thirty one years old
Which chamber has the constitutional power to introduce revenue bills?
Senate only may introduce
Either chamber may introduce
House of Representatives only
Joint committees may introduce
Which chamber holds the sole power to impeach federal officials?
Senate holds sole power
House of Representatives holds sole power
Supreme Court holds sole power
Executive Branch holds sole power
Which chamber conducts impeachment trials for federal officials?
House conducts trials
Senate conducts trials
Justice Department conducts trials
Supreme Court conducts trials
Which branch or body has the constitutional power to declare war?
State governors jointly
President acting alone
Supreme Court justices
Congress assembled
Which clause gives Congress authority to pass laws necessary to carry out its duties?
Supremacy Clause of Article VI
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which section of the Constitution contains the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Article IV, Section 2
Article III, Section 1
Article II, Section 2
Article I, Section 8
What is the first formal step in how a bill is formed?
Floor debate begins
Committee mark-up starts
Presidential proposal draft
Introduction by a member
Tweet from the President
Which power allows Congress to regulate trade among the states?
Taxing and Spending Power
Police powers of states
Commerce Clause authority
Treaty-making authority
Who serves as the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?
Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Senate Majority Leader
How can Congress override a presidential veto of a bill?
Simple majority vote
Two-thirds vote in both chambers
Unanimous consent in Senate
Joint resolution by committees
Third-two vote in both House and Senate
Which type of law is Congress forbidden to pass, such as punishing actions retroactively?
Common law statutes
Habeas corpus laws
Ex post facto laws
Administrative rules
Which branch of government has the power to coin money?
Judicial branch
Executive branch
Federal Reserve System
Legislative branch
What is the main significance of the Commerce Clause for Congress?
Grants power to declare war
Grants power to coin money
Grants power to regulate interstate commerce
Grants power to appoint judges
Which branch of government is created by Article II?
State governments
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Legislative branch
Presidential Branch
What is the main function of the Executive Branch?
Write and pass federal laws
Interpret federal laws and disputes
Enforce and execute federal laws
Amend the Constitution directly
How long is a presidential term?
Two years per presidential term
Eight years per presidential term
Four years per presidential term
Six years per presidential term
How many terms may a president serve?
Two elected terms maximum
One term of unlimited years
Three elected terms allowed
Unlimited elected terms allowed
What is the minimum age requirement for the presidency?
At least 25 years old
At least 30 years old
At least 35 years old
At least 40 years old
What role does the president serve in the U.S. military?
Chair of the Joint Committees
Speaker of the Armed Forces
Chief Justice of the military
Commander in Chief of the military
Who must approve treaties before they become official?
State legislatures ratification
Senate two‑thirds approval
Supreme Court certification
House majority approval only
Which power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Regular veto power
Line‑item appropriation
Cloture motion veto
Pocket approval authority
Which branch does the president lead?
Federal agencies consortium
Executive branch leadership
Judicial branch leadership
Legislative branch leadership
Who appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
The Senate Majority Leader
The President appoints judges
State governors collectively
The Chief Justice appoints judges
Who must approve presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
Approval by cabinet secretaries
Approval by state courts
Approval by the Senate
Approval by the House
Who are the next 3 in line for the presidency after the vice president?
Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State
Chief Justice, Majority Leader, Speaker
Secretary of State, Speaker, Chief Justice
Senate Whip, House Whip, Chief of Staff
What annual address does the president deliver to Congress?
Address on national security
Congressional opening ceremony speech
State of the Union Address
State of America
State of the Secretary
What type of directive can the president issue to manage operations of the federal government?
Executive Order
Judicial writ
Congressional resolution
Agency comment directive
Executive Ordinance
Which branch has the power to declare war officially?
Executive branch declares war
Judicial branch declares war
Joint Chiefs declare war
Legislative branch declares war
Only the President can declare war
What is the constitutional process for removing a president from office called?
Recall election process
Censure and removal process
Impeachment and conviction process
No‑confidence vote process
Which officials can be impeached?
Only the President
Only cabinet secretaries
Federal civil officers
State legislators nationwide
Only non civil positions
Which branch of government is created by Article III?
Legislative branch of Congress
Judicial branch of the courts
State government authorities
Executive branch of the President
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal Appeals Courts
Supreme Court of the United States
District Courts nationwide
Constitutional Convention body
How long do federal judges serve?
Fixed twelve-year terms
Life tenure during good behavior
Renewable six-year terms
Single ten-year appointment
Who has the authority to establish lower federal courts?
State legislatures via compacts
The President through orders
Congress under Article I powers
The Supreme Court by rule
What is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional called?
Separation of powers principle
Stare decisis tradition
Judicial review
Judicial restraint doctrine
Judicial Activism
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison decision
United States v. Nixon ruling
Brown v. Board of Education
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v Wisconsin
Which kinds of cases fall under federal court jurisdiction?
Only state criminal offenses
Cases arising under federal law
Local municipal ordinance disputes
Purely private family matters
Does the Constitution originally specify the number of Supreme Court justices?
Yes, fixed at nine justices
No, number set by Congress
Yes, tied to federal circuits
No, determined by the President
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case first?
Exclusive jurisdiction control
Appellate jurisdiction power
Original jurisdiction authority
Concurrent jurisdiction status
Which body confirms Supreme Court nominees?
The House of Representatives
The United States Senate
State governors collectively
The Supreme Court itself
How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
Thirteen sitting justices
Seven sitting justices
Nine sitting justices
Eleven sitting justices
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Ted Cruz
Craig Abbott
Dan Patrick
Greg Abbott
Jacob Parker
Who are the two U.S. Senators representing Texas?
Lina Hidalgo and Ken Paxton
Julian Castro and Rick Perry
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn
Scott Arnold and Rolando Izeta
How many members are in the Texas House of Representatives?
One hundred eighty
One hundred fifty
One hundred
Two hundred
Sixty Seven
How many members are in the Texas Senate?
Thirty one
Thirty
Thirty five
Twenty nine
What is the term length for a member of the Texas Senate?
Four years
Two years
Three years
Six years
What is the name of the mayor for Harlingen?
Norma Sepulveda
Sylvester Turner
Eric Johnson
Efrain Amaya
Mayra Flores
What is the capital city of Texas?
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Harlingen
How often does the Texas Legislature meet in regular session?
Every four years
Every three years
Every year
Every two years
Which major U.S. political party is generally associated with favoring a more limited role for the federal government?
Republican Party favors a reduced federal role
Democratic Party supports broader federal authority
Libertarian Party backs strong centralized power
Green Party advocates expansive federal programs
Which party traditionally supports increased federal involvement in social programs such as healthcare and welfare?
Constitution Party champions universal federal welfare
Libertarian Party promotes mandatory federal programs
Democratic Party favors expanded social programs
Republican Party endorses minimal social spending
Which party is generally more supportive of lowering taxes and reducing overall government spending?
Democratic Party pushes broad tax reductions
Independent Party advances across-the-board tax cuts
Republican Party emphasizes tax cuts and austerity
Green Party prioritizes lower taxes and defense cuts
Which party typically emphasizes stronger environmental regulations and climate policy action?
Conservative Party mandates strict ecological nationalization
Libertarian Party rejects most climate-related regulation
Democratic Party supports robust environmental regulation
Republican Party highlights market-based minimal rules
Which party is more likely to support expanded gun control measures such as universal background checks?
Libertarian Party favors stricter national gun licensing
Democratic Party backs expanded gun control policies
Green Party requires federal firearm confiscation
Republican Party advocates broad firearm restrictions
Which two countries are involved in a major war that began with an invasion in 2022 and is still ongoing in 2025?
China and Taiwan in East Asia
Russia and Ukraine in North America
Russia and Ukraine in Eastern Europe
Israel and Iran in the Middle East
What major federal health program is facing potential cuts in 2025 as Congress debates federal spending and budget priorities?
CHIP for children’s coverage
Medicare for older Americans
VA care for military veterans
Medicaid for low-income Americans
In 2025, what issue saw a significant partisan divide in how Republicans and Democrats view its severity—especially whether it is a “very big problem” for the country?
Election integrity and voting access
Government spending and national debt
Inflation and consumer prices nationwide
Border security and immigration levels
Which political party currently holds the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025?
A coalition of independents controls House
Neither party holds a clear majority
Democratic Party holds the House majority
Republican Party holds the House majority
