lesson 10 unit 3
our government unit test
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Lesson 10 Unit 3: Our Government Unit Test
1. What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution?
A) To list the fundamental rights of citizens.
B) To outline the powers of the President.
C) To establish the structure of the federal government.
D) To explain the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
2. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws in the United States?
A) Executive branch
B) Legislative branch
C) Judicial branch
D) None of the above
3. How many branches of government are there in the United States?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
4. Which of the following is NOT a power of the executive branch in the United States government?
A) Appointing federal judges
B) Implementing and enforcing laws
C) Declaring laws unconstitutional
D) Negotiating treaties with foreign countries
5. What is the purpose of the Legislative branch in the United States government?
A) To make laws
B) To enforce laws
C) To interpret laws
D) To veto laws
6. What is the main function of the Supreme Court in the United States government?
A) To make laws
B) To enforce laws
C) To interpret laws
D) To veto laws
7. How are members of the Supreme Court chosen in the United States?
A) Elected by the people
B) Appointed by the President
C) Appointed by the Senate
D) Appointed by state governors
8. Which branch of government has the power to impeach and remove the President in the United States?
A) Executive branch
B) Legislative branch
C) Judicial branch
D) None of the above
9. What is a constitutional amendment?
A) A change or addition to the Constitution
B) A law passed by Congress
C) A decision made by the Supreme Court
D) A statement of fundamental rights
10. How can a constitutional amendment be ratified in the United States?
A) By a majority vote in Congress
B) By the President's signature
C) By approval of the Supreme Court
D) By approval of three-fourths of the states
Answers:
1. D) To explain the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
2. C) Judicial branch
3. C) 3
4. C) Declaring laws unconstitutional
5. A) To make laws
6. C) To interpret laws
7. B) Appointed by the President
8. B) Legislative branch
9. A) A change or addition to the Constitution
10. D) By approval of three-fourths of the states