MN State Civics Test Practice

What is the Supreme Law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

• The Constitution

• The Executive Order

Which of the following IS NOT one of the rights included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Liberty

• To bear arms

Which of the following apply to the House of Representatives? Check all that apply.

• 6 year term length

• 435 members

• # per state is based on population

• 100 members

• Maximum of 2 terms

Which of the following describes the U.S. Senate? Check all that apply.

• 4 year term length

• Represent all people of the state

• 50 members

• Vetoes bills

• Part of the legislative branch

Which of the following IS NOT a power held by the Executive Branch?

• Impeachment

• Commanding the military

• Vetoing bills

• Signing bills into law

What is the capitol of Minnesota?

• Minneapolis

• Duluth

• St. Paul

• Eagan

Which of the following is a power of the federal government? Check all that apply.

• Giving driver's licenses

• Making treaties

• To print money

• Provide schooling and education

• Declaring war

Which of the following is a power of the states? Check all that apply.

• To create an army

• To print money

• To provide police and fire departments

• To provide schooling and education

Which of the following are Cabinet positions in the executive branch?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of Education

• All of the above

Which of the following describes the judicial branch? Check all that apply.

• Advises the President

• Highest court in the country

• Makes the laws

• 100 members

• 9 members