Basic US Civics

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1750

• 1804

What is the minimum age requirement to run for President of the United States?

• 35

• 40

• 25

• 18

Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to?

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

What are the executive powers of the President of the United States?

• Enforce laws, command the military, make treaties, appoint federal officials, and grant pardons

• Run a daycare, coach a little league team, lead a book club, organize a bake sale

• Write poetry, attend concerts, go on vacation, play video games

• Bake cookies, host state dinners, play golf, watch TV

What is the Electoral College and how does it impact presidential elections?

• The Electoral College is a group of college-educated individuals who vote for the president based on their own personal beliefs

• The Electoral College impacts presidential elections by determining the outcome based on the number of electoral votes each candidate receives, rather than the popular vote.

• The Electoral College has no impact on presidential elections and is just a formality

• The Electoral College impacts presidential elections by giving each state an equal number of votes, regardless of population

What are the main differences between the Democratic and Republican parties?

• The location of their headquarters

• Favorite color and food choices

• Number of members in each party

• Ideologies, policies, and priorities on various issues

What is the role of the Vice President in the executive branch?

• Acts as the Commander-in-Chief of the military

• Serves as the President of the Senate and is first in the line of succession to the presidency.

• Is responsible for creating new laws

• Serves as the Secretary of State

What is the process for impeaching a President?

• The President can be removed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives brings charges and the Senate holds a trial

• The President can be removed from office by a public referendum

• The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court

What are the main responsibilities of the executive branch?

• Making new laws

• Enforcing laws, managing the government, and ensuring laws are carried out.

• Judicial review

• Collecting taxes

What is the significance of swing states in presidential elections?

• Swing states can determine the outcome of the election

• Swing states are only important in off-year elections

• Swing states only affect local elections

• Swing states have no impact on the election