American Citizens, Symbols, and Government Quiz

Who helped get equal rights for women?

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Linda Brown

• Frederick Douglass

• Gaylord Nelson

What is the best description of democracy in the United States?

• Citizens elect representatives who make decisions about running the nation.

• Tribal governments govern independent nations.

• Rights means things that are due to everyone.

• Powers that both the state and federal governments have are to collect taxes and write and pass laws.

Who helped end segregation in schools?

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Linda Brown

• Frederick Douglass

• Gaylord Nelson

What does the Constitution do to the government of the United States?

• Separates it into three branches to prevent any one part from having too much power.

• Encourages people to follow rules and laws.

• Keeps any one part of government from having too much power.

• Improves communities by keeping promises and understanding people's needs.

Who founded Earth Day?

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Linda Brown

• Frederick Douglass

• Gaylord Nelson

What are the three branches of government?

• legislative branch, judicial branch, military branch
• executive branch, legislative branch, police branch
• executive branch, legislative branch, administrative branch
• executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch

What powers do both state and federal have?

• Both state and federal governments have the power to write and pass laws and collect taxes.

• Both state and federal governments have the power to print money.
• Both state and federal governments have the power to declare war.
• Both state and federal governments have the power to regulate immigration.

How are tribal governments different from state governments?

• Tribal governments do not have any power.

• Tribal governments have a smaller population than state governments.
• Tribal governments govern as independent nations.

• Tribal governments support education for their children.

Why are there consequences for breaking rules and laws?

• To provide fair and equal treatment for all people.

• To promote injustice and inequality.
• To encourage people to follow rules and laws.

• To encourage rebellion and disobedience.

What evidence from the text supports the correct response to Question 9?

• "The laws of your communities are created to protect people's safety."

• "If you know what the consequence will be, you might not break a rule."

• "A consequence is something that happens as a result of something else."