Government in the Western Hemisphere Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can the legislative branch do to check the judicial branch?

   A. veto laws

   B. grant pardons to federal offenders

   C. declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

   D. propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions

2. The United States is an example of a government in which citizens elect officials to represent them. What is this system called?

   A. Dictatorship

   B. Constitutional Monarchy

   C. Representative Democracy

   D. Oligarchy

3. Cuba is an example of a government where a ruler has absolute power. What is this called?

   A. Dictatorship

   B. Constitutional Monarchy

   C. Representative Democracy

   D. Oligarchy

4. What is the main function of the U.S. Supreme Court?

   A. To make laws for the country

   B. To review and interpret laws and the Constitution

   C. To enforce laws

   D. To create new amendments to the Constitution

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the main purposes of the United Nations?

   A. to keep peace

   B. to be a center for harmonizing

   C. to improve schools

   D. to keep friendly relationships among nations

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The system of checks and balances ensures that no branch of government becomes powerful than the others.

2. Canada has a and parliamentary system of government.

3. Governments derive their just powers from the of the governed.

4. The authors of the Constitution included to protect individual freedoms.

5. The main purpose of the government, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to protect people's_.

Open-Ended Question

1. Explain how the American Red Cross helps people affected by disasters. What services do they provide?

2. In your opinion, why is it important for a government to protect the rights of its citizens? Provide at least two reasons.

Answer Key

Multiple Choice Questions

1. C

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. C

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. more

2. monarch

3. consent

4. amendments

5. rights

Open-Ended Question

1. The American Red Cross helps people by providing lifesaving services through disaster relief efforts, aiding those affected by disasters such as hurricanes or floods.

2. It is important for a government to protect the rights of its citizens because it ensures freedom and safety, and promotes equality and justice.

Notes

    This worksheet is designed to help students understand the basics of government structure and functions.

Allow students to work in pairs for the fill-in-the-blank and open-ended sections to promote collaborative learning.

Encourage students to use examples from current events to support their answers in the open-ended questions.