1. The Constitution and Our Government Quiz 1 December 3rd, 2010 Name: 1. Use your OWN knowledge from previous lessons to answer the following quiz questions. 2. Read EACH multiple choice question carefully. Click on the answer you believe to be correct. - You must select the correct answer before you can advance to the next question. 4. Do not worry if you select the incorrect answer, you will be able to try the question again. - If you chose the incorrect answer, click the “Try Again” text to return to the previous slide. 5. Once you have chosen the correct answer and have seen the “CORRECT” slide, you may advance to the next quiz question by clicking on the blue arrow. 6. Click the blue arrow on your right to begin the Quiz.

2. The Constitution and Our Government 1. The is also known as the “Supreme Law of the United States.” A. Articles of Confederation B. Amendment C. Constitution D. Government 2. This group of men attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787. A. Pilgrims B. The Framers C. Founding Fathers D. Both B. and C.

3. The Constitution and Our Government 3. True or False: There are THREE branches of government? A. True B. False 4. This branch of government is home to the President of the United States. A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative

4. The Constitution and Our Government 5. The system of limits the powers of all branches of government by giving each the right to amend acts of the other branches. A. Veto Power B. Constitutional Right C. Checks and Balances D. Judicial Branch 6. TRUE or FALSE: Congress makes up the Legislative Branch of government? A. True B. False

5. The Constitution and Our Government 7. is a form of system or rule over a nation, state, or community. A. Government B. Teachers C. Parents D. Founding Fathers 8. makes up the Judicial Branch of government. A. Appeals Court B. Supreme Court C. Citizens Court D. Congress

6. The Constitution and Our Government 9. The is the highest court in the land. A. Supreme Court B. Federal Court C. State Court D. Appeals Court 10. is a member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection. A. Alien B. Brothers C. Citizen D. Doctors

7. The Constitution and Our Government 1.How many houses make up Congress? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 2.is the system of dividing the powers and duties of a government in different branches. A. Executive Branch B. Government C. Separation of Powers D. Found Fathers Complete!

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