Branches of Government
Levels of Government
Landmarks
Symbols
100

How many branches of government does the U.S. have?

-1

-2

-3

3

100

Which government serves states?

-State

-Local

-Federal

State

100

What is a landmark?

-An important building, monument, or place that has great meaning to people

-A place to go sightseeing

-A place where an event occurred

An important building, monument, or place that has great meaning to people

100

What is a symbol?

-A logo

-A reminder of something

-Something that stands for something else and has meaning for people

Something that stands for something else and has meaning for people

200

Which branch votes on laws?

-Executive Branch

-Judicial Branch

-Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch

200

Which level of government is in charge of towns and cities?

-State

-Local

-Federal


Local

200

Which of the following is a landmark?

-The American Flag

-The Statue of Liberty

-The National Anthem

The Statue of Liberty

200

Which national symbol takes place when we honor our country?

-The Constitution

-The National Anthem

-The Bald Eagle

The National Anthem

300

Which branch checks that laws follow the U.S. Constitution?

-Executive Branch

-Judicial Branch

-Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

300

What is another name for the National Government, which is in charge of the U.S.?

-America's Charter

-Federal Government

-Government of Leaders

Federal Government

300

Which landmark is where Congress meets?

-The National Mall

-The Capitol Building

-The White House

The Capitol Building

300

Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?

-For the 50 original founders

-For the 50 states

-It took 50 days to write the Declaration of Independence

For the 50 states
400

Which branch makes sure laws are carried out?

-Judicial Branch

-Legislative Branch

-Executive Branch

Executive Branch

400

Which branch of government takes a census, which is a count of all the people?

-State Government

-Local Government

-Federal Government

Federal Government

400

Which landmark stands for freedom?

-The Statue of Liberty

-The White House

-The Capital

The Statue of Liberty

400

Why does the U.S. Flag have 13 stripes?

-For the 13 men who designed it

-For the 13 original constitutions

-For the 13 original colonies

For the 13 original colonies

500
The number of representatives is determined by the population of each state. However, all states have the same number of senators. How many senators does each state have?


-1

-2

-3

2

500

Which branch of government decides the rules for voting?

-Local

-State

-Federal

State

500

Where was the first capital?

-Pittsburgh

-Washington, D.C.

-Philadelphia

Philadelphia

500

Which U.S. symbol represents strength?

-The Statue of Liberty

-The Pledge of Allegiance

-The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle