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Government

Social Studies

Government starts at 2 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Government. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 4
What do we call the leader of a city government?
What is a constitution?
What is a law?
What is the main job of Congress?
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
A new law is being discussed in Congress. Who must sign it for it to become a law? (1) The Governor (2) The President (3) The Chief Justice (4) The Mayor)
A law is passed that says people cannot gather in public parks. Which right might this law take away? (1) Freedom of speech (2) Freedom of assembly (3) Freedom of the press (4) Freedom of religion)
Imagine a city wants to build a new park. Which level of government would most likely be responsible for making this decision? (1) Federal (2) State (3) Local (4) National)
A new law is being discussed in Congress. Who must sign it for it to become a law? (1) The Governor (2) The President (3) The Chief Justice (4) The Mayor)
What are the three branches of the United States government? (1) Executive, Legislative, Judicial (2) Federal, State, Local (3) President, Congress, Mayor (4) House, Senate, Court
Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional? (1) Executive (2) Legislative (3) Judicial (4) Local
Which branch of government includes the Supreme Court? (1) Executive (2) Legislative (3) Judicial (4) State
Fill in the blank: The ________ Branch interprets the laws.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the group of people elected to make laws for a city or town.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the head of a state government.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest court in the United States.
The President can veto a law passed by Congress. True or False?
True or False: Only adults can vote in United States elections.
True or False: State governments can make their own laws as long as they do not go against the U.S. Constitution.
True or False: The Bill of Rights protects the freedoms of the people.