American Government Basics
An introductory worksheet covering fundamental concepts of American Government for 6th graders, including branches of government, key documents, and citizenship.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Executive, Military, and Judicial
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Presidential, Congressional, and Supreme
Federal, State, and Local
2. What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To make laws
To declare war
3. The is the supreme law of the United States.
4. The leader of the Executive Branch is the .
5. The President can declare a law unconstitutional.
True
False
6. Citizens have the right to vote in elections.
True
False
7. What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
8. Name one right and one responsibility of a U.S. citizen.
The U.S. Capitol Building is home to the Legislative Branch of the American government. It is where the House of Representatives and the Senate meet to discuss and create laws for the country.
9. Which branch of government is housed in the U.S. Capitol Building?