Civic Education Quiz

What is known as the common good?

• The government's agenda

• What is best for each individual

• What is best for everyone

• The majority's preference

What does fairness in a democratic principle ensure?

• That only certain people demonstrate fairness

• That everyone has what they need to be successful

• That laws and policies keep things fair for all citizens

• That the government has the final say in all decisions

What does equality mean in the context of American democracy?

• That some people are more equal than others

• That people have different rights based on their job

• That the government provides access to services and protection to all citizens equally

• That only citizens are treated equally

What is consensus?

• When one person decides for the group

• When most of the group has the same opinion or agrees to the same solution

• When there is a conflict between two people

• When the government makes a decision for the people

What is a compromise in the context of solving a problem?

• When one party gives up everything for the other

• When both parties refuse to change their thinking

• When both parties give something up to create a solution

• When a solution is imposed by an authority

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is necessary for the people to do when a government becomes destructive of the ends for which it was established?

• To dissolve the political bands which connect them with another

• To increase their efforts to work with the government

• To seek representation from the British monarchy

• To establish a new government that operates in the same way

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution as described in the preamble?

• To establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility

• To declare independence from British rule

• To outline the responsibilities of the British monarchy

• To create a new form of monarchy

Which of the following is a check that the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch according to the U.S. Government Checks & Balances diagram?

• Can override President's veto

• Appoints Supreme Court Justices

• Can declare war

• Grants pardons and reprieves

What power does the Executive Branch have over the Legislative Branch as shown in the U.S. Government Checks & Balances diagram?

• Can propose laws

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Can impeach the President

• Makes treaties

According to the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to veto bills?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives