Civics Practice Quiz

What freedom is protected by the first amendment?

• Speech

• Riots

• Vote

What country was the first country to form an alliance with the United States?

• Spain

• England

• France

What is the major function of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

What is the major function of the Executive Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

What is the major function of the Judicial Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen of the United States?

• Vote

• Own a house

• Run for public office

Which of the following is a principle stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• All men are created equal

• Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

• Federalism

The form of government in the United States is a

• Representative democracy

• Communist

• Monarchy

What branch of government deals with citizens’ conflicts in society and government?

• Judicial Branch

• the states

• the President

What is the minimum voting age in the United States?

• 21

• 16

• 18