Government Quiz

Which are branches of the federal government? Select three.

• legislative branch

• local branch

• judicial branch

• executive branch

What does “consent of the governed” mean?

• The authority of a government should depend on the permission of the people.

• Governments can rule without the approval of the people.

• The government has absolute power over its citizens.

• Citizens must obey the government without question.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What creates a system of checks and balances in the government?

• a separation of powers

• the consent of the governed

• the Department of Defense

What does the federal government have the power to do? Select three.

• print money

• appoint mayors

• build the military

• make treaties

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. A ________ is a plan for a law.

• bill

• candidate

• term

• veto

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

What kind of official is chosen by government leaders?

• an appointed official

• a representative official

• an elected official

• a campaign official

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Florida has a state ________ to guide the state.

• constitution

• anthem

• bird

• flower

When is election day!

• November 5

• November 1

• November 10

• November 24

The Democratic and Republican parties are the two biggest _________ parties in the United States.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.1A

​ (a)   are people who run for office, such as president.

• candidates
• voters
• campaign managers
• political analysts

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CCSS.RI.3.1