Civics Diagnostic Test

Which is an example of the correct order for how a bill becomes a law?

• Bill is voted on in the Senate, sent to House to be voted on, then president signs bill

• Bill is voted on in the House, sent to the Senate to be voted on, then vice president signs bill

• Bill is voted on in the House, sent to the Senate to be voted on, then speaker of the house signs the bill

• Bill is voted on in the Senate, sent to the president to be voted on, then the House signs the bill

Which statement best explains the purpose of using checks and balances in our government?

• To collect coins and money

• To keep our government organized

• To force each branch to do what the other branch wants

• To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

Which of the following is an example of how the Judicial branch checks (or limits) the power of the Legislative Branch?

• May impeach Supreme Court appointments

• Declares laws unconstitutional

• Nominates Supreme Court Justices

• May declare executive actions unconstitutional

True or False: The House of Representatives consists of 100 members.

• True

• False

True or False: Senators serve 4-year terms.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a power Congress has?

• Collect taxes

• Impeach the President

• Declare war

• Veto a bill

Which of the following is the age requirement to become a US Representative?

• 30

• 35

• 25

• 20

In order to run for President, you must

• be a resident within the United States for 20 years.

• be at least 25 years old.

• be a natural born citizen.

• have previous political experience.

A government in which the people lack personal freedoms and the leader rules through force and fear of minor infractions, such as speaking against the government.

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

A government where the people elect individuals to make decisions on their behalf.

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy