Government and Laws Quiz

What is the meaning of democracy?

• Rule of the monarchy

• Rule of the military

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the government

In a direct democracy, how are decisions made?

• By the majority vote of the people

• By the military

• By the president

• By elected representatives

In a representative democracy, who makes the laws?

• The president

• The people as a group

• Elected representatives

• The military

What is the lawmaking branch of the US government called?

• Congress

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

What type of laws does the federal government in the US make?

• Local laws

• State laws

• National laws

• International laws

Who has the opportunity to vote for members of the House of Representatives in the US?

• Only white men who own land

• Citizens 18 years old and older

• Citizens 21 years old and older

• Citizens 16 years old and older

How often are members of the Senate up for election in the US?

• Every six years

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every year

Who was allowed to vote in the US for a long time?

• Only women

• Only people of color

• Only people over 50 years old

• Only white men who own land

What changes have been made to the voting laws in the US over time?

• No changes have been made

• More people can vote including women and people of color

• Only women can vote

• Only white men can vote

What is the responsibility of the local governments in the US?

• Making local laws

• Making national laws

• Making state laws

• Making international laws