Civics Year End Review

What are the three branches of the government?

• judicial, executive, legislative

• legislative, executive, administrative

• executive, legislative, military

• executive, legislative, judicial

What is the First Amendment of the Constitution about?

• Guarantees freedom of bear arms

• Ensures the right to a fair trial

• Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

• Protects the right to own property

What is one responsibility that comes with U.S. citizenship?

• Paying taxes voluntarily

• Obeying the laws of the country

Name two major political parties in the United States.

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party, Republican Party

• Green Party

• Independent Party

What is the first step in the voting process?

• Registering to vote

• Watching the election results

• Receiving a ballot

• Choosing a candidate

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?

• To ensure equal representation of all states

• The purpose of checks and balances in the government is to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power and to ensure accountability among the branches.

• To speed up the decision-making process

• To limit the number of government officials

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the United States?

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President

What are some examples of Constitutional rights?

• Right to free ice cream

• Right to own a pet unicorn

• Right to unlimited vacation days

• Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, right to a fair trial, right to privacy

What are some ways citizens can participate in the political process?

• Refusing to engage in discussions about politics

• Avoiding voting

• Ignoring political news

• Voting, contacting elected officials, attending town hall meetings, joining political campaigns, advocating for specific policies

What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the government?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws, settling disputes, ensuring laws are constitutional

• Writing laws

• Creating laws