
U.S. Government Quiz
Authored by Gloria Patterson
Social Studies
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three branches of government?
federal, state, and local branches
presidential, parliamentary, and autocratic branches
military, financial, and educational branches
executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Answer explanation
The three branches of government are executive, legislative, and judicial branches, which are responsible for the enforcement of laws, making of laws, and interpretation of laws respectively.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word “ratify” mean?
Formally approve or confirm
To ignore or overlook
To modify or change
To reject or deny
Answer explanation
The word 'ratify' means to formally approve or confirm, which is the correct choice in this context.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Constitution say is the "supreme law of the land"?
The Congress
The Constitution
The Supreme Court
The President
Answer explanation
The Constitution is the 'supreme law of the land' as stated in the Constitution itself.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many senators total are there in the U.S. Senate?
50
200
75
100
Answer explanation
There are 100 senators total in the U.S. Senate, so the correct answer is 100.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many representatives total are there in the U.S. Congress?
600
435
535
700
Answer explanation
There are 535 representatives total in the U.S. Congress, so the correct answer is 535.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word “federalism” mean?
Equal distribution of power among all citizens
Distribution of power between a central authority and constituent political units
Complete absence of government authority
Concentration of power in a single political unit
Answer explanation
The word 'federalism' means the distribution of power between a central authority and constituent political units.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word “propose” mean?
To reject an idea or plan
To postpone an idea or plan
To ignore an idea or plan
To put forward an idea or plan for consideration
Answer explanation
The word 'propose' means to put forward an idea or plan for consideration, which is the correct choice.
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