Government Test Review

People create governments to:

• To make laws and keep order

• Increase personal wealth

• Eliminate all forms of authority

• Ensure everyone has the same opinion

What is the main purpose of government as stated in the Preamble?

• To establish justice and promote the general welfare

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To provide for the common defense

• To promote the general welfare

How many branches are in the United States government?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

How are members of Congress elected?

• By the people through voting

• Appointment by the President

• Selection by the Supreme Court

• Nomination by political parties

Who is elected to serve as the head of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What role do taxes play in the federal government?

• They are primarily used for military expenses

• They are used to pay off national debt.

• They help fund services like schools and roads

• They are saved for future economic crises.

One right of citizens is the right to __________.

• Vote

• Travel

• Own Property

• Work

The President, members of Congress, and Supreme Court Justices are all part of the __________ system.

• Federal

• State

• Local

• Municipal