Understanding the Federal Government
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the structure and functions of the US Federal Government, including its branches and key roles.
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Understanding the Federal Government
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet will test your understanding of the United States Federal Government.
1. What are the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government?
Executive, Military, and Judicial
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Presidential, Congressional, and Supreme
Federal, State, and Local
2. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Military Branch
3. The head of the Executive Branch is the of the United States.
4. The Branch interprets the laws.
5. The U.S. Capitol Building is home to the Branch.
6. What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
7. Name one power of the President of the United States.
8. The Supreme Court is part of the Legislative Branch.
True
False
9. Citizens vote directly for the President in the Electoral College.
True
False
The image above shows the U.S. Capitol Building.
Match the government official with their branch of government.
10. President
a. Legislative
11. Senator
b. Executive
12. Supreme Court Justice
c. Judicial
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