Fifth Grade Government Quiz 12.4.13
- 1.
Who were the framers of the Constitution?
- A.
The Judicial Branch
- B.
The Executive Branch
- C.
The Founding Fathers
- D.
The Legislative Branch
Correct Answer
C. The Founding Fathers -
- 2.
Why did the Founding Fathers want to form the type of government that they did?
- A.
They wanted to be remembered forever
- B.
They did not want to allow one person to have too much authority or control
- C.
They wanted to control the country
- D.
They did not want to have to re do the Constitution
Correct Answer
B. They did not want to allow one person to have too much authority or control -
- 3.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Our government is based on separation of powers which means
- A.
Two branches of government
- B.
Three branches of government
- C.
Four branches of government
- D.
One branch of government
Correct Answer
B. Three branches of government -
- 5.
Each branch of government has its own responsibilities as they work together to make the country run smoothly. This is done through
- A.
Elections
- B.
Appointments
- C.
The courts
- D.
Checks and balances
Correct Answer
D. Checks and balances -
- 6.
The three branches of the U.S. Government are the legislative, judicial and executive.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
The legislative branch of government is made up of
- A.
The Congress and government agencies
- B.
The Supreme Court
- C.
The President
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. The Congress and government agencies -
- 8.
The two parts of Congress are the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court Justices.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Each Congress lasts for
- A.
1 year
- B.
2 years
- C.
3 years
- D.
4 years
Correct Answer
B. 2 years -
- 10.
We are currently in the _____th Congress.
Correct Answer
110 - 11.
Representation in the House is based on population and representation in the Senate is based on population.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
The number of Representatives is based on the number of districts in the state.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
The Executive Branch of government is made up of the court system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
There are ___ Representatives in the House.
Correct Answer
435 - 15.
Which are jobs that only the House can do?
- A.
Say yes or no to any treaties the President makes
- B.
Be the official head of the military
- C.
Start laws that make people pay taxes
- D.
Decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if he/she commits a crime against the Country.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Start laws that make people pay taxes
D. Decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if he/she commits a crime against the Country. -
- 16.
Each Senator serves a term of
- A.
2 years
- B.
4 years
- C.
6 years
- D.
8 years
Correct Answer
C. 6 years -
- 17.
There are ___ Senators.
Correct Answer
100 - 18.
Which of the below is NOT a special job that only Senators can do?
- A.
Say yes or no to any people the President recommends for jobs such as cabinet officers, Supreme Court Justices and Ambassadors.
- B.
Can hold a trial for a government official who does something very wrong
- C.
Start laws that make people pay taxes
- D.
Say yes or no to any treaties the President makes
Correct Answer
C. Start laws that make people pay taxes -
- 19.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 20.
The Supreme Court is made up of ___ Justices.
Correct Answer
9 - 21.
The Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and must be approved by the Senate.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Which President below was later appointed Chief Justice?
- A.
George Bush
- B.
George Washington
- C.
William Taft
- D.
Thomas Jefferson
Correct Answer
C. William Taft -
- 23.
The primary duty of the Congress is to write, debate and pass bills. They are then passed on to the President for approval.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
Which branch of government is the one that makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Executive -
- 25.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch of government?
- A.
The Supreme Court Justice
- B.
The Speaker of the House
- C.
The head of the Senate
- D.
The President
Correct Answer
D. The President -
- 26.
It is the job of the Supreme Court Justice to approve laws that Congress creates.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 27.
If a president does not like a bill, he can refuse to sign it. This is called a refusal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 28.
Which of the below are jobs of the President.
- A.
Say yes or no to any treaties he/she makes
- B.
Start laws that make people pay taxes
- C.
Is the Chief of Government
- D.
Is the official head of the U.S. military
Correct Answer(s)
C. Is the Chief of Government
D. Is the official head of the U.S. military -
- 29.
The only officials chosen by the entire country are the President and Vice-President.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 30.
Which is NOT a qualification to be President?
- A.
Must have attended law school
- B.
Must be at least 35 years old.
- C.
Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen
- D.
Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Correct Answer
A. Must have attended law school -
- 31.
The 22nd Amendment limits the President to ___ terms.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
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