WorksheetsEssential Vocabulary: Government and Civics
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which term means the governing body of a nation, state, or community?
republic
federal
confederation
government
What is a confederation?
A union of states joining together
Written rules for running government
Money used in an economy
A change added to a document
Which term describes written rules and principles under which a government is run?
regulate
amendment
commerce
constitution
Commerce is best defined as:
A group agreement between states
Money used by a country
The power to enforce laws
The activity of buying and selling
To regulate means to:
Write a new amendment
Print official currency
Control by rules of laws
Elect national leaders
Which branch makes sure laws are carried out?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Federal branch
Which branch passes new laws?
Judicial branch
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Republic branch
Which branch reviews laws that may go against the Constitution?
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Federal branch
Executive branch
Which word means money?
currency
commerce
confederation
constitution
What does ratified mean?
Elected by citizens
Given formal approval
Argued in a court
Paid with currency
An amendment is:
An addition or change to a document
A group of states joining together
A tax on buying and selling
A judge’s written opinion
A delegate is best described as:
A writer of the constitution
A voter choosing a president
A judge who interprets the law
A person designated to represent others
Which statement defines a republic?
A union of states with all power shared
A court system that reviews laws
A government run by elected representatives
A government ruled by a single monarch
In civics, federal refers to:
A change added to the Constitution
The national or central government
A government run by representatives
A leader chosen every four years
Who is the president according to this vocabulary set?
The highest executive officer of the United States
A representative elected by local towns
The leader of the legislative branch in states
A judge who leads the Supreme Court
A compromise is:
A written list of government principles
An agreement reached by conflicting groups
Money exchanged during commerce
A vote to ratify a new amendment
