Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Miscellaneous - 1
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100
What is the main job of the federal legislature?
The federal legislature's job is to make the laws for our country.
100
Who is the head of the executive branch?
president
100
Which court is the head of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
100
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a government created by the people for the people.
100
What is the Declaration of Independence?
It is the document in which the colonists declared why they wanted their freedom from England.
200
Which two groups make up the legislative branch of government?
Senate and House of Representatives
200
What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?
The main responsibility is to enforce, or carry out, laws.
200
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
nine
200
Which document created the three branches of our government?
U.S. Constitution
200
What does Independence Day on the Fourth of July celebrate?
It celebrates the United States's freedom from Great Britain (England).
300
As a member of Congress, Julie's main job is to: a. Write proposed legislation b. Conduct trials c. Appoint public officials
a. Write proposed legislation
300
The president holds the power to reject a bill that he does not want to become a law. What is this power called?
veto
300
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
The main responsibility is to interpret, or apply, the laws. Also, this branch checks to see if laws agree with the Constitution.
300
Who is in charge of the executive branch of government at the state level?
governor
300
Which newspaper headline would give you information about why a town is having an election next week? a. Councilman Quits to Take Job in Private Industry b. Council Votes to Increase Taxes c. Mayor Takes Oath of Office
a. Councilman Quits to Take Job in Private Industry
400
How many members are there in the House of Representatives? How many members are there in the Senate?
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives. There are 100 members of the Senate.
400
Besides the president, which other person and which group of people helps to lead the executive branch?
vice president and Cabinet members
400
The judicial branch of government is also known as: a. The executive agencies b. The federal court system c. Congress
b. The federal court system
400
Who is in charge of the executive branch of government at the city level?
mayor
400
In Denver, Colorado, a group held a meeting in support of a candidate who is running for mayor. What constitutional right allowed this meeting to occur? a. Freedom of the press b. Freedom of petition c. Freedom of assembly
c. Freedom of assembly
500
Congress has the power to override a presidential veto, and therefore, a bill that the president vetoes could still become a law. Why do you think the writers of our Constitution gave Congress this power?
Congress was given this power as a part of our government's system of checks and balances. This system ensures that no one branch of government becomes more powerful than the other two branches.
500
Patty would like to be president someday. List at least two of her job responsibilities.
1. Enforce or carry out laws 2. Approve or veto bills 3. Appoint government officials 4. Meet with foreign leaders 5. Negotiate treaties 6. Serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces
500
Mrs. Smith works as a Supreme Court justice. What is her job? a. Making the laws by introducing and passing bills b. Enforcing laws and vetoing bills c. Applying the laws and deciding if laws are constitutional
c. Applying the laws and deciding if laws are constitutional
500
John is upset that his state representative is supporting a bill that would raise taxes. What could John do to change his representative's mind: a. Complain about the representative b. Vote in the next election c. Write a letter to the representative
c. Write a letter to the representative
500
The Declaration of Independence reflected the American colonists' belief in which principle? a. Checks and balances b. Self-government c. States' rights
b. Self-government
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