American Government Exam Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided equally among all citizens

• A system of government in which power is held by a single individual

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech?

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

• 7

• 3

• 2

• 5

What is the form of government in the United States?

• Federal republic

• Theocracy

• Communist state

• Absolute monarchy

What was the Great Compromise?

• A military alliance between the colonies and France

• A treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain

• A trade agreement between the northern and southern states

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Military branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To increase the power of the government

• To protect individual liberties and limit the power of the government

• To limit individual liberties

• To protect the rights of corporations

What is the highest court in the United States?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Small Claims Court

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

What is the role of the President in the United States government?

• The President is in charge of the judicial branch of the government.

• The President is the head of the executive branch of the government.

• The President is responsible for making laws in the legislative branch of the government.

• The President is the head of the military and has no role in the government.