Civics and Government Test/Retake

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

Which statement best describes the Declaration of Independence?

• A document that declared the 13 colonies free from England

• A document asking for a new king in America

What country did the colonists go to war agains so they can have freedom?

• France

• England

• Egypt

When and where did the Revolutionary War began?

• Wisconsin, on 19 April 1775.

• Boston, on April 19, 1775

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• The Preamble explains the purpose for writing Constitution.To set the goals for the government.

• To end the slavery

• To explain how to vote for presidential candidates

Which branch of government contains Congress?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

What is the name for the people in the Legislative Branch?

• Senate and Supreme Court

• Congress

• President and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and President

What of these is not one of the Three Branches of Government? 

• Judicial
• Empire
• Legislative
• Executive

How does an amendment get passed?

• Rock, paper , scissors

• 2 steps: Proposal ( 2/3 of Congress)and then approved by ¾ of the state legislatures

• President orders it

Where was the Revolutionary War fought?

• Fought in the American colonies and the sea

• Fought in the border of America and Mexico