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Civics Test

Quiz by John Heeg

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a basic goal set forth in the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To provide welfare to all poor people
    To establish justice
    To form a more perfect union
    To ensure domestic tranquility
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the MOST important power of the Legislative Branch?
    Judge/interpret the laws
    Declare laws unconstitutional
    Enforce/carry out the laws
    Make the laws
    30s
  • Q3
    How did the 26th Amendment change the legal age for voting?
    Raised it from 16 to 18
    Raised it from 18 to 21
    Lowered it from 25 to 21
    Lowered it from 21 to 18
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a United States citizen?
    Defending the nation
    Serving jury duty
    Owning property
    Voting
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is the main role of the President of the United States?
    Make the laws
    Decide/interpret the laws
    Declare laws unconstitutional
    Enforce/carry out the laws
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is the main role of the Judicial Branch?
    Decide/interpret what the laws mean
    Impeach the president
    Enforce the laws
    Serve jury duty
    30s
  • Q7
    The process of changing the Constitution is known as
    Checks and Balances
    Articles
    Preamble
    Amendments
    30s
  • Q8
    How many terms can the president serve?
    3
    2
    4
    1
    30s
  • Q9
    The legislative branch includes the...
    The Supreme Court
    The President
    State governors
    House of Representatives and the Senate
    30s
  • Q10
    How did the framers of the Constitution make sure that each branch can limit the power of the other two and prevent one form becoming to powerful?
    Elastic Clause
    Checks and Balances
    Republicanism
    Federalism
    30s
  • Q11
    According to the Preamble, where does the government get its power from?
    The amendments
    The states
    The people
    The king
    30s
  • Q12
    Why does the Constitution contain a Preamble?
    To declare independence
    To change the Constitution
    To establish the framework of the government
    To set forth the goals of the Constitution
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is not a freedom/right protected by the 1st Amendment?
    Freedom of Religion
    Right to keep and bear arms
    Right to petition the government
    Right to Assemble peacefully
    30s
  • Q14
    How many Senators does each state have?
    50
    435
    100
    2
    30s
  • Q15
    Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States military?
    President of the United States
    Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
    A senior member of the House of Representatives
    Senate Majority Leader
    30s

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