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8th Grade U.S. Civics Test #1-20
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1
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The President
Checks and balances
The U.S. Military
Martial law
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty, Right to Vote
Free Press, Life
Free speech, Pursuit of happiness
Life, Liberty
3
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to vote
Right to a speedy trial
4
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the limits of government
Sets up the government
All of the above
Protects basic rights of Americans
5
How many U.S. Senators are there?
2
100
50
435
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Department of Justice, Department of Education
President, Supreme Court
FBI, CIA
Senate, House of Representatives
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Secretary of Defense
The Commerce Secretary
The President
The Supreme Court
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How many Senators are elected from each state?
4
2
6
8
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What is freedom of religion?
You cannot practice any religion.
You can practice any religion, regardless of others'rights.
You must practice a state mandated religion.
You can practice any religion that doesn't hurt others.
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Which are the three branches of government?
Army, Navy, Air Force
Supreme Court, President, Agriculture
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Judicial, Congress, Senate
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
8
6
4
2
12
Who makes federal laws?
The FBI
Congress
The Department of Justice
The Attorney General
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What are the first three words of the Constitution?
Liberty for all
Justice for all
We the people
We the citizens
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What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of independence
The U.S. Constitution
The Supreme Court
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
51
33
27
10
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
Declared our independence (from France)
Ended the American Revolution
Formed a pact with Great Britain
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What is the "rule of law"?
Leaders must obey the law.
Everyone must follow the law.
All of the above.
No one is above the law.
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What is an amendment?
It's a change to the Constitution.
It's the process by which Supreme Court Justicesare chosen.
It's part of the Electoral College.
It's a vote in Congress.
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What is the economic system in the United States?
Black market
Underground railroad
Capitalist, Free market
Socialist, Communist
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Ten Commandments
The List of Ten
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Lading
