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3rd -
5thgrade
Branches of Government 8th grade Social Studies
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe document that created the basic principles of the US government is...Star-spangled BannerCongressConstitutionPreamble
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCongress is broken down into two parts, the Senate and the...House of RepresentativesSenateJury
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe system of dividing powers and duties of government into different branches is called...Checks and balancesSeparation of powersThird amendmentConstitutional rights
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?Vice PresidentPresidentSenatorRepresentative
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government has the power to make laws?JudicialLegislativeSenateExecutive
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed (enforces the laws)?ExecutiveLegislativeSenateJudicial
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThere are ____ Supreme Court justices.2489
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government decides if the laws are fair?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat question might a political scientist ask?Where do the most people live?What do they sell there?Who is in charge of the executive branch?
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe constitutional principles were written to...Give lots of powerLimit the power of governmentMake every citizen happy.
- 11. Multiple ChoicePolice officers stormed into their house with no permission. This is an example of...DefensePower without authorityLegislative powerPopular sovereignty
- 12. Multiple ChoicePopular sovereignty means...The power of the government comes from the people (voting)The government is divided into 3 partsPeople have rightsChecks and balances
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a branch of government?JudicialLegislativeExecutiveSenate
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