Government Test Review

To say no to a bill

A. citizens

B. veto

C. Supreme Court

D.Constitution

People who live in a community

A. citizens

B. Congress

C. veto

D. laws

Highest court in the United States

A. citizens

B. Constitution

C. Supreme Court

D. Congress

House of Representatives and theSenate

A. citizens

B. laws

C. Congress

D. Supreme Court

Rules made by a government

A. veto

B. laws

C. Congress

D. Supreme Court

Gives the U.S citizens rights and freedoms anddetails how our government works

A. citizens

B. laws

C. Constitution

D. Supreme Court

How does the government get moneyto pay for government services?

A. By collecting taxes from people

B. By holding bake sales

C. By printing their own money

D. By working at a job to earn money

What is a democracy?

A. A form of government where a king rules

B. A form of government where the peoplehave a say

C. A form of government run by the police

D. It is a crazy demonstration

Why do communities havegovernments?

A. To protect their citizens

B. To have elections every four years

C. To give the police and judges a job

D. To have power over the people

How many senators does each statehave?

A. two

B. Four

C. six

D. It is based on the population of the state

What is another name for thePresident?

A. Your Honor

B. Commander-in-Chief

C. King

D. Vice President

The President of the United Statesmust

A. Be at least 35 years old

B. Be a citizen of the United States for atleast 14 years

C. Be born in the United States

D. All of the above

The President can hold office for

A. Only 4 years

B. Only 6 years

C. 4 years and can run again for another 4years

D. 6 years and can run again for another 6years

The President is a part of which branchof the government?

A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. local government

The Congress is part of which branchof government?

A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. The White House

The Supreme Court is part of whichbranch of government?

A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. the local government

Which level of government would make lawsabout things like where you can ride yourbicycle on the sidewalk, or if you can usefireworks?

A. Local

B. State

C. Federal

D. The highest

Who is the leader of the executivebranch of a state government?

A. President

B. Mayor

C. Governor

D. Mr. Ronca

Which branch is in charge of military?

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch meets with leaders offoreign countries?

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch approves or vetoesCongress’ bills

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch makes the laws?

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch decides if the laws areconstitutional?

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch carries out the laws?

A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

ANSWER KEY

1. B11. B21. Executive

2. A12. D22. Legislative

3. C13. C23. Judicial

4. C14. B24. Executive

5. B15. C

6. C16. A

7. A17. A

8. B18. A

9. A19. Executive

10. A20. Executive