Civic Literacy Pre-Test

What is the concept that the government receives its power from the consent of the governed?

When federal law and state law conflict, which holds supreme power?

How long is the term for a US President?

What term/phrase reflects the concept that power is shared between the federal and state governments?

How many members are in the US House of Representatives?

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

Who can suggest an idea for a bill?

What is a political party platform?

What philosopher proposed the idea that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property?

What are the first ten amendments called?

What is a political party?

What is the purpose of the 14th amendment?

Who is the top executive at the national level?

How old do you have to be to become President of the United States?

What was the document that established our first formal government?

How many judges sit on the US Supreme Court?

How many senators represent North Carolina in the US Congress?

What does ratify mean?

How long is a term for a member of the US House of Representatives?

What are the three key parts of the NC state executive branch?

In what year was the Constitution ratified?

After the Vice President, who is next in the line of presidential succession?

What Supreme Court case established the concept of judicial review?

How many members make up the US Senate?

What political philosophers influenced the creation of the United States?

Who must present a bill to Congress?

What is the name of the introductory paragraph of the Constitution?

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

What is judicial review?

What does having a plurality of votes mean?

What is the concept that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern; no one is above or can break the law?

What does amend mean?

Who is the top executive at the state level?

What was the only amendment to be repealed?

What is an incumbent?

How long is a term for a US Senator?

Who decides the guilt of a suspect?

What is the concept that to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful, each branch limits the powers of the others?

After being introduced, what is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

What is the primary function of lobbyists and special interest groups?

What is another name for the NC state legislature?

After a bill is given a name and number, where is it sent?

Define Naturalization.

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?

What is the difference between civil and criminal law?

How many votes does a candidate need to become president in the Electoral College?

What two bodies make up Congress?

What is the concept that the three branches of government divide authority so no one branch can abuse its power?

How many members are there in Congress?

Why are filibusters used?

The President appoints judges with the advice and consent of...

What two states gave land to create Washington, D.C.?