
Civics Test
Quiz by John Heeg
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- Q1Which of the following is NOT a basic goal set forth in the Preamble of the Constitution?To provide welfare to all poor peopleTo establish justiceTo form a more perfect unionTo ensure domestic tranquility30s
- Q2What is the MOST important power of the Legislative Branch?Judge/interpret the lawsDeclare laws unconstitutionalEnforce/carry out the lawsMake the laws30s
- Q3How did the 26th Amendment change the legal age for voting?Raised it from 16 to 18Raised it from 18 to 21Lowered it from 25 to 21Lowered it from 21 to 1830s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a United States citizen?Defending the nationServing jury dutyOwning propertyVoting30s
- Q5Which of the following is the main role of the President of the United States?Make the lawsDecide/interpret the lawsDeclare laws unconstitutionalEnforce/carry out the laws30s
- Q6Which of the following is the main role of the Judicial Branch?Decide/interpret what the laws meanImpeach the presidentEnforce the lawsServe jury duty30s
- Q7The process of changing the Constitution is known asChecks and BalancesArticlesPreambleAmendments30s
- Q8How many terms can the president serve?324130s
- Q9The legislative branch includes the...The Supreme CourtThe PresidentState governorsHouse of Representatives and the Senate30s
- Q10How 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 ClauseChecks and BalancesRepublicanismFederalism30s
- Q11According to the Preamble, where does the government get its power from?The amendmentsThe statesThe peopleThe king30s
- Q12Why does the Constitution contain a Preamble?To declare independenceTo change the ConstitutionTo establish the framework of the governmentTo set forth the goals of the Constitution30s
- Q13Which of the following is not a freedom/right protected by the 1st Amendment?Freedom of ReligionRight to keep and bear armsRight to petition the governmentRight to Assemble peacefully30s
- Q14How many Senators does each state have?50435100230s
- Q15Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States military?President of the United StatesChief Justice of the Supreme CourtA senior member of the House of RepresentativesSenate Majority Leader30s