US Government Grade 5

What document was the outline for the first form of government in the U.S.?

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Almanac

Which branch of government signs, vetoes, or tables a bill?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government determines if a new law is constitutional?
("constitutional" means that it follows the rules of the constitution)

• Legislative branch
• Executive branch
• Judicial branch

Which branch of government can write and pass bills?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government appoints the cabinet members?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government works in the oval office of the White House?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government can impeach (try to fire) the president?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government commands (leads) the armed forces?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

How many U.S. Senators are represented by each state?

• 1
• 2
• 5
• As many as each state wants

How many U.S. Representatives are represented by each state?

• 2
• 20
• Depends on the population of each state
• As many as each state wants