Government Test Review

To say no to a billA. citizens

B. veto

C. Supreme Court

D.Constitution

People who live in a communityA. citizens

B. Congress

C. veto

D. laws

Highest court in the United StatesA. citizens

B. Constitution

C. Supreme Court

D. Congress

House of Representatives and the SenateA. citizens

B. laws

C. Congress

D. Supreme Court

Rules made by a governmentA. veto

B. laws

C. Congress

D. Supreme Court

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

A. citizens

B. laws

C. Constitution

D. Supreme Court

How does the government get money to 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 people have a say

C. A form of government run by the police

D. It is a crazy demonstration

Why do communities have governments?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 state have?A. two

B. Four

C. six

D. It is based on the population of the state

What is another name for the President?A. Your Honor

B. Commander-in-Chief

C. King

D. Vice President

The President of the United States mustA. Be at least 35 years old

B. Be a citizen of the United States for at least 14 years

C. Be born in the United States

D. All of the above

The President can hold office forA. Only 4 years

B. Only 6 years

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

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

The President is a part of which branch of the government?A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. local government

The Congress is part of which branch of government?A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. The White House

The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?A. Judicial

B. Executive

C. Legislative

D. the local government

Which level of government would make laws about things like where you can ride your bicycle on the sidewalk, or if you can use fireworks?A. Local

B. State

C. Federal

D. The highest

Who is the leader of the executive branch 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 of foreign countries?A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch approves or vetoes Congress’ billsA. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch makes the laws?A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch decides if the laws are constitutional?A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

Which branch carries out the laws?A. Executive

B. Legislative

C. Judicial

ANSWER KEY1. B 11. B 21. Executive2. A 12. D 22. Legislative3. C 13. C 23. Judicial4. C 14. B 24. Executive5. B 15. C6. C 16. A7. A 17. A8. B 18. A9. A 19. Executive10. A 20. Executive