US Government 1
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. John Adams
C. Thomas Jefferson
11. Which branch interprets the laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Congress
C. Judicial
Passing laws against theft is an example of:
A. Providing public services
B. Maintaining social order
C. National defense
D. Foreign policy
B. Maintaining social order
Why do societies create governments?
A. To eliminate all disagreement
B. To maintain order and protect people
C. To control religion
D. To limit freedom
B. To maintain order and protect people
Which idea influenced the Declaration of Independence?
A. Absolute monarchy
B. Natural rights
C. Mercantilism
D. Feudalism
B. Natural rights
Congress is part of which branch?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Federal
C. Legislative
7. Why is government necessary in large societies?
A. Everyone agrees
B. Traditions replace laws
C. Organization and coordination are needed
D. Leaders demand power
C. Organization and coordination are needed
Which is a basic power of government?
A. Creating traditions
B. Enforcing laws
C. Owning all businesses
D. Controlling beliefs
B. Enforcing laws
. According to the Declaration, government gets its power from:
A. Kings
B. God
C. The people
D. The military
C. The people
Who is the head of the executive branch?
A. Speaker of the House
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Governor
C. President
8. How many branches does the U.S. government have?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
B. Three
Government is considered a human invention because it:
A. Exists naturally
B. Is based on people’s needs and ideas
C. Never changes
D. Is controlled by religion
B. Is based on people’s needs and ideas
Which right is listed in the Declaration of Independence?
A. Freedom of religion
B. Right to bear arms
C. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
D. Voting rights
C. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
. Why did American colonists want independence from Great Britain?
A. Lack of trade
B. High taxes without representation
C. Religious disagreements
D. Fear of invasion
B. High taxes without representation
9. Which branch makes the laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. State
C. Legislative
4. Which function of government protects citizens from foreign threats?
A. Maintaining order
B. Providing services
C. National security
D. Managing the economy
C. National security
20. If a government fails to protect rights, the people have the right to:
A. Do nothing
B. Obey anyway
C. Change or abolish it
D. Ask another country for help
C. Change or abolish it
. Which document declared independence from Great Britain?
A. Constitution
B. Bill of Rights
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Articles of Confederation
C. Declaration of Independence
10. Which branch enforces the laws?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Local
B. Executive
5. What does “promoting the general welfare” mean?
A. Helping only the poor
B. Acting for the good of all citizens
C. Lowering taxes
D. Providing jobs to everyone
B. Acting for the good of all citizens