Branches of Government
How many branches of government are in the U.S. Government?
A) 67
B)4
C)3
D)2
C)3
Which government allows citizens to vote for leaders?
A) Dictatorship
B) Monarchy
C) Democracy
D) Oligarchy
C) Democracy
Which right is protected even if opinions are unpopular?
A) Voting
B) Speech
C) Jury Duty
D) Taxes
B) Speech
Which amendment protects against forced quartering of soldier?
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
B) Third
Which value ensures government does NOT become too powerful?
A)Popular sovereignty
B)Limited government
C)Equality
D)Federalism
B) Limited Government
What are the three branches of government?
A) Executive, Legislative, Judicial
B) Executive, House of representatives, Judicial
C)Executive, Senate, Legislative
D) Judicial, Legislative, Presidential
A) Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Which government is ruled by a king or queen?
A) Democracy
B)Monarchy
C)Dictatorship
D)Republic
B)Monarchy
What happens if citizens refuse jury duty?
A) No trials
B) Court collapse
C)Violation of civic responsibility
D) Nothing
C) Violation of civic responsibility
Which amendment protects people from being tried twice for the same crime?
A) Fifth
B) Fourth
C)Sixth
D) Eighth
A)Fifth
Which values allows people to criticize leaders without punishment?
A)Rule of Law
B)Liberty
C)Authority
D)Obedience
B)Liberty
Which branch creates and checks laws?
A) Legislative
B) Executive
C) Judicial
A) Legislative
Which government is ruled by a small group?
A)Monarchy
B)Dictatorship
C)Oligarchy
D)Anarchy
C) Oligarchy
Which action bets demonstrates responsible citizenship?
A) Ignoring elections
B) Not paying taxes
C) Speaking out against injustices
D) Breaking unfair laws
C) Speaking out against injustices
Which amendment was added to correct discrimination in voting rights?
A) 13th
B) 14th
C) 15th
D) 19th
C) 15th
Which values prevents leaders from being "above the law"?
A)Democracy
B)Justice
C)Rule of Law
D)Power
C) Rule of Law
Which branch is in charge of appointing Judges and Justices?
A) Legislative
B) Judicial
C) Executive
A) Executive
Which situation is most likely in an Oligarchy?
A) Free elections
B)One rich family controlling government
C)Citizens vote for laws
D)Equal rights guaranteed
B)One rich family controlling government
Which right is limited in schools compared to public spaces?
A) Religion
B)Speech
C)Voting
D)Trial
B)Speech
A) Second
B) Fifth
C) Ninth
D) Tenth
B) Fifth
Which values best supports peaceful protest?
A)Justice
B)Authority
C)Equality
D)Liberty
D) Liberty
Which branch is in charge of approving Judges and Justices?
A) Executive
B)Legislative
C) Judicial
B) Legislative
If a ruler claims "divine right" the government is likely a:
A)Democracy
B)Dictatorship
C)Absolute Monarchy
D) Republic
C)Absolute Monarchy
Which situation violates due process?
A) A fair public trial
B) Arrest without explanation
C)Court evidence
D)Stealing
B) Arrest without explanation
Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
A) Ninth
B)Eighth
C) Sixth
D) Seventh
B) Eighth
Which values protects the right to vote regardless of background?
A)Freedom
B)Authority
C)Equality
D)Federalism
C) Equality