Local, State and Federal Government Quiz

As a citizen of the United States, you are required by law to obey the law and pay your taxes. These are considered __________.

• Mandatory Duties

• Rights

• Voluntary Duties

• Responsibilities

The Bill of Rights is ___________.

• the first ten amendments to the Constitution

• the rights declared by women who wanted the right to vote

• the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  
  

• the rights to freedom of speech and religion only

Which one of these rights is found in the Bill of Rights?

• Congressional Pay

• Abolition of slavery

• Right to bear arms

• Abolition of slavery

In the United States, a civic duty required by law is __________.

• Staying Informed

• Voting

• Community Involvement

• Serving in the military when drafted

The Fifth Amendment prohibits "double jeopardy." What is "double jeopardy"?

• When someone is tried twice for the same crime

• Cruel or unusual punishment

• The right to remain silent

• Cruel or unusual punishment

John served in the United States navy for 3 years. After his service, he pursued higher education. Post graduation, John volunteered at the New York Immigrants Assistance Center, helping people with queries related to immigration laws. Which of the following actions did John take? (Select all that apply)

• Obeying the law

• Defending your country

• Paying your taxes

• Community involvement

• Serving on a jury

The President of the United States and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens.

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following is an example of separation of powers found in the United States Constitution?

• 1. Three distinct branches of government

• 1. Powers granted to national and state government

• 1. System of checks and balances among the three branches of government

• 1. No elected official can hold a position in more than one branch of government at a time.

Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?

• To prevent tyranny by any one branch of the government

• To ensure the power of the executive

• To promote justice

• To ensure the power of the supreme court

Congress makes the laws for the country.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances