How Much Do You Know About The US Government?

Which of the following best describes you?

• I know very very little about US Government.

• I know a little bit about US Government.

• I probably know about as much as most seventh graders know about US Government.

• I am an absolute expert on all things US Government.

What is the name of the document that outlines the structure of our government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Why did our founding fathers create 3 branches of government?

Name the 3 branches of government.

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

What is the function of the Legislative branch of government?

• To interpret the laws

• To enforce the laws

• To make the laws

• To fix the laws

What happens after a president signs a bill?

• Congress has the opportunity to veto it.

• The Vice President must also sign it.

• It returns to Congress for approval.

• It becomes a law.

How are you represented in Congress?

• By the President and the Vice President.

• By a member of the House of Representatives and two members of the Senate.

• By the mayor and governor of your home state.

• Citizens under the age of 18 are not represented.

Which of the following is the president not allowed to do?

• Declare war

• Nominate Supreme Court Justices

• Veto a bill

• Command the armed forces.

What is the function of the Judicial branch of government?

• To enforce the laws.

• To make the laws.

• To fix the laws.

• To interpret the laws.