Civics Knowledge Assessment

What is the definition of civics?

• The study of the privileges and obligations of citizens

• The study of mathematics and science

• The study of literature and art

• The study of history and geography

What does civic education involve?

• The study of citizenship rights and duties

• The study of foreign languages

• The study of physical education

• The study of computer programming

Why does the U.S. have an Electoral College?

• To ensure a fair and balanced election process

• To fairly balance power between states with differing populations

• To allow the president to be directly elected by the people

• To prevent foreign interference in the election

How do congressional investigations work?

• Congressional committees gather evidence and conduct hearings

• Congressional members vote on the outcome of the investigation

• Congressional staff members conduct the investigation

• Congressional investigations are conducted by the president

What does the minority whip actually do?

• The minority whip is responsible for enforcing party discipline

• The minority whip is responsible for leading the majority party

• The minority whip is responsible for overseeing the judicial branch

• The minority whip is responsible for foreign policy decisions

When was the last presidential election date?

• November 3, 2020

• November 3, 2021

• November 3, 2019

• November 3, 2023

What are the branches of the U.S. government?

• Executive, legislative, and judicial

• Military, economic, and social

• Education, healthcare, and transportation

• Science, technology, and arts

When is Constitution Day?

• September 17

• July 4

• January 1

• December 25

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• The Supreme Court interprets the constitution and makes decisions that shape American law

• The Supreme Court enforces the law and ensures everyone follows it

• The Supreme Court creates new laws and regulations

• The Supreme Court controls the military and makes decisions on foreign policy

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• John Roberts

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Clarence Thomas

• Sonia Sotomayor