Civics Survey Review

What document is the highest law in the US?

• The Pennsylvania Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

Which government official is head of the Executive Branch?

• The Attorney General

• The President

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution make up the--

• The Pennsylvania Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Why did the Framers of the Constitution want to limit the power of the federal (national) government?

• Keep taxes low

• Give more power to the President

• Prevent war

• Preserve the rights of the people and to prevent tyranny (a leader/government having too much power)

A ___________ is something that a citizen is required to do by law, a ___________ is something citizens should do to make America a better country.

• Right, Responsibility

• Checks, Balances

• Article, Amendment

• Duty, Responsibility

Duties of American citizens include attending school, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court, and-

• Volunteering

• Obeying laws

• Attending church

• Attending peaceful protests

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• 3

• 27

• 99

• 146

When people in the US vote in elections to choose their leaders, they are practicing a form of-

• Authoritarianism

• Monarchism

• Communism

• Democracy

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

• Elect leaders

• Print currency

• Interpret laws

• Propose amendments

What is the highest court in the US?

• US Supreme Court

• District Court

• Appellate Court

• York County Court of Common Pleas