United States Government Test

What type of government allows people to elect the leaders that make laws and run the country?

• monarchy
• democracy
• oligarchy

What is the name of the document that sets the rules for our government and explains our rights and freedoms?

• Declaration of Independence
• Mayflower Compact
• Constitution

How many branches does our government have?

• 3
• 1
• 0

Which branch of our government makes the laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Which branch of our government is headed by our president?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Which branch of our government is made up of the supreme court and its justices?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

How many justices serve on our Supreme Court?

• 10
• 20
• 9

What are the two parts of our Legislature?

• Senate and House of Representatives
• Senate and Supreme Court
• Supreme Court and Oval Office

The House of Representatives and the Senate are known together as what?

• Constitution
• Capital Building
• Congress

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 15
• 435
• 120