American Government and Civics Quiz
American Government and Civics Quiz
Test your knowledge of American Government and Civics with this engaging quiz! Designed to help you understand the fundamentals of the U.S. government system, this quiz covers various essential topics and concepts.
Whether you're preparing for a test, brushing up on your civic knowledge, or just looking to have some fun, this quiz is perfect for you. Key features include:
- Multiple choice questions
- Learn about voting rights, branches of government, and constitutional amendments
- Ideal for students and citizens alike
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government
Legislative
Judicial
Clergy
Executive
What is the economic system in the United States?
Mercantilism
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Which does NOT describe on of the Consitutional amendments regarding who can vote?
Citizens 18 or older may vote
States may issue poll taxes
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
What stops one branch of govrenment from becoming too powerful?
Congressional committees
Ther President
The United Nations
Checks and balances
What is an amendment?
A change or addtion to the Constitution
A general rule of govrnmetal etiquette
A revision to documents of residency
A tax-deductible donation
Who does a US Senator represent?
The Presidential Cabinet
Half of the people in a state
All people of the state
A US Senator does not represent anyone
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Set the slaves free
Declared the United States' independence from Great Britain
Set up the Constituion
Declared the United States' independence from France
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
4 years
6 years
10 years
12 years
What does the Constitution do?
Set the condition of US independence
Establishes rules for manual labor and immigration
Explains the process of determining the constituency
Protects the basic rights of Americans and sets up the government
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
40
100
355
435
Who vetoes bills?
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of Commerce
The Vice President
The President
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 15
At age 17
At age 18
At age 21
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Stores the Executive Kitchen's nonperishable food
Makes appointments for the President
Keeps the President safe
Advises the President
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Legislative and Executive branches
The Senate and the Supreme Court
The Senate and the House
The Judicial and Executive branches
What is the "rule of law"?
Procedure to make laws
The idea that everyone must follow the law
Procedure to execute laws
The jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies
Which of the following is an example of what the judicial branch of the government does?
Reviews and explains laws
Creates laws
Writes amendments
Oversees the legislative branch
What are two rights only for United States citizens?
To vote and to serve on a jury
To vote and to run for office
To carry a US passport and to make arrests
To serve on a jury and apply for a federal job
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
The number is random
Representatives pick which state to represent
Some states have more territory than others
Some states have more people
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Ten Amendments
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Introduction
What is the highest court in the United States
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Court
High Court
In what month do we vote for President?
January
August
September
November
How many US Senators are there?
13
27
50
100
What is NOT a power of the federal government?
To print money
To declare war
To create an army
To provide schooling and education
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Head of National Security
The President
Secretary of Defense
Joint Defense
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
14
27
101
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The Head of State
What are TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression and freedom from poverty
Freedom of assembly and guaranteed employment
Freedom of worship and freedom to petition the government
The right to bear arms and right to serve in the military
What is NOT a power of the states?
To make treaties
To issue driver's licenses
To provide fire department safety
To provide polic protection
Who is in charge of the executive branch of the government?
The President
Supreme Court
The Vice President
Executive Director
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The public must re-elect a President
The House Minority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The Chief of Staff
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
7
8
9
10
What is freedom of religion?
The right to free speech
The freedom to travel inside or outside of the country
The freedom to associate with people of other religions
The freedom to practice any religion, or not practice a religion
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
E Pluribus Unum
My fellow Americans
We the People
United We Stand
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty
Pursuit of happiness and freedom of speech
Liberty and social justice
Life and education
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Libertarian and Socialist
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
There is only one US political party
Who makes federal laws?
The President
The Legislature
The Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
1
2
4
6
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
5
8
What is the supreme law of the land?
Marshall Law
The Bill of Rights
The Honor System
The Constitution
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
To not petition the government
To give up loyalty to other countries
To not speak badly of America
To pledge daily allegiance to the US flag
What are TWO Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Industry & Secretary of Defense
Attorney General & Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Education & Secretary of Natural Resources
Secretary of Internal Affaris & Secretary of Transportation
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