5th Grade Government

Question 1

How can a presidential candidate get their name out during a campaign?

Accepted Answer

Give speeches, go door to door, Billboards & posters, Commercials, T.V. interviews, Radio and internet ads

Question 2

Safety, order, and to get things done are three reasons for...

Accepted Answer

...laws.

Question 3

Why did the leaders of our newly formed country create the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

They thought something was missing.

Question 4

What does "freedom of the press" mean?

Accepted Answer

The gov't can't dictate what is printed/shared by the press.

Question 5

What are the three levels, from highest to lowest, of government?

Accepted Answer

Federal-State-Local

Question 6

The Executive Branch writes new laws. True or false?

Accepted Answer

False. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.

Question 7

How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 8

The highest court in the U.S. that is responsible for interpreting the Constitution is:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

Question 9

Name a requirement in order to register to vote in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Must be 18 years of age., Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be a resident of that state

Question 10

Political parties hold ___ elections in the spring to pick candidates for the general election.

Accepted Answer

primary

Question 11

Select one person who signed the Constitution (will need to know 2 for the test!).

Accepted Answer

Franklin, Washington, Jackson, Hamilton

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 13

A ________ can't just do anything it wants and is limited by the laws made by representatives.

Accepted Answer

limited government

Question 14

The Legislative Branch....

Accepted Answer

...writes new laws.

Question 15

What group of 538 people will actually elect the President?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral College

Question 16

Laws are made by lawmakers who get their authority from ___________.

Accepted Answer

"We the People."

Question 17

Which statement is true about the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

It interprets laws., It shapes laws.

Question 18

There are 2 major political parties. Name 1.

Accepted Answer

The Republican Party, The Democratic Party

Question 19

The Constitution calls for our government to be set up in this way.

Accepted Answer

Three branches

Question 20

The President can approve or veto a bill that is sent to him by Congress. True or false?

Accepted Answer

True.

Question 21

Recite the Preamble. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,

Accepted Answer

establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for, the common defense, promote the general welfare & secure the, &establish this Constitution of the United States of America, blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity, do ordain

Question 22

One way a person can participate in a democracy is...

Accepted Answer

...to vote in an election., ...to contribute time to a campaign., ...to contribute money to a campaign., ...to run for public office.

Question 23

The President does not make all of the decisions for our country. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True.

Question 24

Checks and balances make sure one branch doesn't have more ___________ than another.

Accepted Answer

power

Question 25

True or false? A new President is elected into office every 2 years.

Accepted Answer

False. A new senator is elected every 2 years.

Question 26

How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 27

What is a democracy?

Accepted Answer

People decide who runs the gov't.

Question 28

Which rights are provided in the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of religion & right to jury trial, Freedom of the press & no unlawful searches, Freedom of the press & right to bear arms, No cruel/unusual punishment & no forced housing of soldiers

Question 29

The Constitution of the United States was created to...

Accepted Answer

make a stronger union as the supreme law of the land.

Question 30

The 2 parts of Congress that make up the Legislative Branch are called the...

Accepted Answer

Senate and House of Representatives

Question 31

True or false? The President and VP are elected together as a team.

Accepted Answer

True.

5th Grade Government

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5th Grade Government

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