Civics Quiz

The _________ Branch of the Federal Government is an elected body of Representatives who vote to pass or reject legislation.

Select the right that is not listed by the Declaration of Independence.

• The Right to Life

• The Right to Liberty

• The Right to Property

• The Right to the Pursuit of Happiness

A senator is elected for how many years?

• 4

• 6

• 2

• 10

Select the two bodies that comprise the U.S. Congress.

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

• The House (of Representatives)

_____ and ________ prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

The President is elected for how many years?

• 4

• 6

• 2

• 10

Select all responsibilities of the Judicial Branch.

• Reviews laws

• Explains laws

• Passes laws

• Resolves disputes

Name at least 2 reasons the colonists fought the British?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What year was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1812

• 1781

• 1787