Rights
Democracy
Citizen Responsibility
The Constitution
Official's Duties
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The government of the United States guarantees citizens certain rights and offers certain privileges. Which of these is the BEST example of a privilege that the government offers? A. getting a driver's license B. going to college C. having a job D. owning a home
What is A. getting a driver's license
100
Why is democracy referred to as self-government? A. The government runs itself. B. People pay for the government themselves. C. People choose representatives who make decisions. D. The citizens are free to do whatever they want.
What is C. People choose representatives who make decisions.
100
Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens living in the United States? A. getting a driver's license B. earning as much money as possible C. paying income taxes D. running for political office
What is C. paying income taxes
100
The Constitution of the United States divides the government into branches and provides for a system of checks and balances. The Supreme Court can "check" the executive branch by A. overriding a veto by the president on a bill. B. approving an appointment to the cabinet. C. declaring war on an enemy of the United States. D. deciding that an act by the president is unconstitutional.
What is D. deciding that an act by the president is unconstitutional.
100
The president of the United States has "checks" over the other two branches of government. Which is a check the president has over the judicial branch? A. deciding the meaning of a law B. making a treaty with another country C. nominating a Supreme Court justice D. rejecting a law passed by Congress
What is C. nominating a Supreme Court justice
200
Citizens can get involved in the political system in a number of ways. One way is to organize a peaceful protest outside a government office. Which of the following best explains the purpose of a peaceful protest? A. to hold signs and walk with others in a picket line B. to be photographed and appear on the evening news C. to stop anyone from entering or leaving the government office D. to try and get the government to make changes
What is D. to try and get the government to make changes
200
There are governments in the United States at the local, state, and national levels. The elected officials in these governments are MOST directly responsible to the A. president. B. legislature. C. people. D. courts.
What is C. people.
200
Citizens can be involved in the political process. What is the BEST way to help get a candidate elected to office? A. refuse to vote B. organize a protest C. work on the candidate's campaign D. read information about the candidate
What is C. work on the candidate's campaign
200
Members of the United States Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives) are voted into office to represent and serve the citizens of their states. There are two senators elected from every state. How many congressmen/women are elected from every state? A. There are also two congressmen/women from every state. B. The number of congressmen/women from each state depends on the population of the state. C. The number of congressmen/women depends on the number of counties in each state. D. The number of congressmen/women depends on the number of political parties in each state.
What is B. The number of congressmen/women from each state depends on the population of the state.
200
People run for office, get elected, and fill many positions in government. Which of the following is true about running for office? A. A candidate must prove that he or she has always voted. B. A candidate must meet certain requirements. C. A candidate must have the support of the newspapers. D. A candidate must be a member of the Democratic party.
What is B. A candidate must meet certain requirements.
300
Which of the following belong to all of the citizens of the United States and cannot be taken away? A. certain privileges B. driving a car C. individual rights D. going to college
What is C. individual rights
300
Citizen participation is an important part of self-government. Which of the following is an example of citizen participation in government? A. attending a school B. driving a car C. owning a business D. running for elected office
What is D. running for elected office
300
One of the most important rights and privileges for United States citizens is voting. How could voting lead to political change? A. Voting raises money for the government. B. Voting ensures that people belong to a political party. C. Voting keeps the same people in office for life. D. Voting leads to putting new and different people in office.
What is D. Voting leads to putting new and different people in office.
300
The United States government is divided into three separate parts to make sure that the A. Senate has more power than the House of Representatives. B. president of the United States has the final say in all matters. C. executive, legislative, and judicial branches share the power. D. federal, state, and local governments work together.
What is C. executive, legislative, and judicial branches share the power.
300
United States senators and representatives hold positions in our national government. Which branch of government do they represent? A. executive B. international C. legislative D. judicial
What is C. legislative
400
Which of the following is an example of participation in the political process? A. saving money to pay for a college education B. moving to a different state for a better job C. volunteering to take meals to the elderly D. handing out campaign materials for a candidate
What is D. handing out campaign materials for a candidate
400
There are times when citizens of the United States might not agree with a decision made by the government. What is one way citizens can take part in our political system to try and make changes? A. becoming teachers B. organizing a protest C. buying American goods D. not voting in an election
What is B. organizing a protest
400
Your class has been learning about pollution. One problem is that places are running out of space to store garbage. Which of the following would be an example of civic participation to solve the problem? A. You and your friends visit the town's landfill. B. You write a report about the garbage problem for class. C. You volunteer to take the garbage to the street. D. You and your class start a school recycling program.
What is D. You and your class start a school recycling program.
400
How might a bill that passes in Congress be defeated? A. The Senate vetoes it. B. The president vetoes it. C. The public vetoes it. D. The states veto it.
What is B. The president vetoes it.
500
Which of these is a requirement to vote in the United States? A. You must be able to drive. B. You must be in the United States. C. You must be over age twenty-one. D. You must be a United States citizen.
What is D. You must be a United States citizen.
500
The mayor of your town wants to build a road through a town park. You and your parents are against this plan. Which one of the following actions would NOT be an example of effective civic participation? A. Your parents decide not to vote in the next election. B. You could get your friends to makes signs for a protest. C. You and your parents could be in a protest against the road. D. Your parents could vote against the mayor in the next election.
What is A. Your parents decide not to vote in the next election.
500
Many government officials are elected by the people. What can a citizen do if he believes that an elected official is not doing a good job? A. not pay them their salary B. impeach and remove them from office C. not vote for them if they run again D. force them to resign from office
What is C. not vote for them if they run again
500
One of the most important rights and privileges for citizens of the United States is voting. Why is voting so important? A. Citizens who vote do not have to pay as many taxes. B. It gives citizens the right to decide if they will obey a law. C. Citizens who do not vote are breaking the law. D. It gives citizens the right to choose people to represent them.
What is D. It gives citizens the right to choose people to represent them.
500
The United States government is divided into three branches. The President of the United States is part of which branch? A. judicial B. executive C. legislative D. international
What is B. executive
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