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A #government #citizenship quiz to review the basics of the Constitution and civics
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1
What is the area that a member of the House of Representatives serves?
Congressional District
Congressional Zone
Township
Precinct
2
When a higher court reviews a lower court's decision, it is called . . .
Judicial Review
Jurisdiction
Appeal
Plea Bargaining
3
Who becomes President if the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Governor of the largest state
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Vice President
4
Who is not an elected official at the federal level?
Secretary of State
President
Senator
Member of House of Representatives
5
Whose protest and rebellion led to the call for a Constitutional Convention?
Samuel Adams
Sons of Liberty
Daniel Shays
Federalists
6
How many votes are need by Congress to override a Presidential veto?
4/5 majority
2/3 majority
3/4 majority
1 more than half
7
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madision
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
8
What powers are reserved exclusively for the Federal Government?
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
Delegated powers
Impeachment powers
9
What is the group that actually elects the President?
State Legislatures
Cabinet
U.S. Senate
Electoral College
10
What is the best definition of suffrage?
To mistreat because of a person's beliefs
Movement to end slavery
The right to vote
Cruel and Unusual punishments
11
Which is NOT a requirement to become a voter?
U.S. Citizen
Pay a poll tax
Register
18 years and older
12
What is the only branch that may declare war?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Military Branch
Judicial Branch
13
What is a bill?
Local Law
Proposed Law
Right to Vote
Referendum
14
How many judges are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
11
9
15
What is the term limit of the President?
Unlimited number of 4 year terms
One 4 year term
Can serve for life if he/she wants
Two 4 year terms
16
What is the economic system of the United States?
Free-Enterprise
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
17
What is a tax on what people earn from their job?
Sales Tax
Inheritance Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
18
Which of the following is the best way to be an active member of your community?
Read a book on the history of the community
Run for freshmen class president
Volunteer at the local recycling plant
Apply for a job at a local business
19
How many members of Congress are there?
435
535
50
100
20
What is the age requirement to become President?
25
30
40
35
21
What are the two major political parties in the U.S. today?
Democrats and Republicans
Democrats and Federalists
Whigs and Republicans
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
22
How many branches make up the United States government?
2
535
3
100
23
What was the city where the Constitutional Convention was held?
Boston
New York
Washington DC
Philadelphia
24
What document begins "We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union"
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The United States Constitution
25
Whose responsibility is it to redesign Congressional districts?
State Legislatures
Congress
Governors
President
26
The First Amendment allows for which of the following freedoms?
Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Right to a Fair Trial
Protection from Double Jeopardy
Speech and Religion
27
What does an 18 year old need to do in order to be eligible to vote?
Serve on a jury
Declare a political party
Register at the Elections Board
Pay a poll tax
28
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen?
Monarchy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Democracy
29
Which of the following best describes the concept of Federalism?
Process to change the Constitution
Divides power between the states and national government
Explains the need of checks and balances
Divides government into 3 branches
30
Whose responsibility is it to carry out the laws of the United States?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
State Legislatures
31
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
Two two-year terms
Two four-year terms
Life term in office
Two six-year terms
32
Which document provided the guidelines for the admittance of new states?
Northwest Ordinance
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
33
Many people have immigrated to the U.S. Which groups make up the population of the U.S.?
Asian and European
People from diverse backgrounds
African, German, Mexican
European and African
34
Which Congressional House is based on the population of the states?
Senate
House of Representatives
35
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights requires police to have a search warrant?
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
36
What is the legislative body at the national level?
National Assembly
General Assembly
United States Congress
Continental Congress
37
Which of the following is the BEST definition for the word diversity?
Belief that one's race is superior to another
Differences between people
Unfair treatment of a person or group
Unfair opinion of a person or group
38
What method allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?
Ratification
Judicial Review
Amendments
Checks and Balances
39
What group formed to support the ratification of the Constitution?
Republicans
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Democrats
40
What type of government owns all land, businesses, and resources?
Capitalism
Socialism
Free-Enterprise
Communism
41
What are the changes to the Constitution?
Amendments
Bills
Ordinances
Suffrage
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Mr. Mohn buys a new iPhone for $699.00. What type of tax is placed on this item?
Property tax
Progressive tax
Income tax
Sales Tax
