Kipp Middle School 5th Grade US History Benchmark
This test will be used to see how much you already know about history. DO NOT worry! This is stuff that you will learn in 5th grade, I just want to see what you already know!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Name the 3 branches of government.
- A.
President, Vice President, Chief Justice
- B.
Senate, House, Capitol
- C.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
- D.
Judicial, Legislative, State
Correct Answer
C. Executive, Legislative, JudicialExplanation
The correct answer is Executive, Legislative, Judicial. These three branches of government are established by the Constitution of the United States. The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and is headed by the President. The legislative branch is responsible for making laws and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and is headed by the Supreme Court. These three branches have separate powers and responsibilities to ensure a system of checks and balances in the government.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Legislative Branch is in charge of __________.
- A.
Enforcing laws
- B.
Making sure laws are Constitutional
- C.
Making laws
- D.
Arresting criminals
Correct Answer
C. Making lawsExplanation
The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws. This branch of government is composed of the Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. They have the power to propose, debate, and pass laws that govern the nation. This is one of the key functions of the Legislative Branch, as it plays a crucial role in the democratic process by representing the interests of the people and creating legislation that addresses societal needs and concerns.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Executive Branch is in charge of ____________ and ______________.
- A.
Enforcing laws and making laws
- B.
Enforcing laws and running courts
- C.
Signing bills and Constitutional law
- D.
Enforcing laws and signing / vetoing bills
Correct Answer
D. Enforcing laws and signing / vetoing billsExplanation
The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws, which means ensuring that laws are followed and carrying out their implementation. In addition, the Executive Branch has the power to sign or veto bills, which means approving or rejecting proposed laws. This power allows the President or other executive officials to influence the legislative process and shape the laws that are enacted.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The head of the Executive Branch is the _________.
- A.
The Senate
- B.
The House
- C.
John Roberts
- D.
The President
Correct Answer
D. The PresidentExplanation
The correct answer is "The President" because the head of the Executive Branch of the government is the President. The President is responsible for executing and enforcing laws, as well as leading the country and making important decisions. The Senate and the House are part of the Legislative Branch, while John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which is part of the Judicial Branch.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many Congressmen are there in the House of Representatives?
- A.
345
- B.
535
- C.
435
- D.
100
Correct Answer
C. 435Explanation
There are 435 Congressmen in the House of Representatives.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many Senators are in the Senate?
- A.
545
- B.
50
- C.
9
- D.
100
Correct Answer
D. 100Explanation
There are 100 Senators in the Senate. The Senate is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, with each state being represented by two Senators, regardless of its population. Therefore, the total number of Senators in the Senate is 100.Rate this question:
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