Government and Politics Quiz
Authored by Katie Johnson
Social Studies
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do people form governments?
To organize community events
To provide public services and ensure order
To manage business corporations
To create sports teams
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of government do we have?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Federal government
Anarchy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What powers does our federal government have?
Only to declare war
Only to print money
Only to regulate trade
Various powers including declaring war, printing money, and regulating trade
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is our federal government organized?
Into three branches
Into two chambers
Into a single institution
Into multiple independent agencies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does our federal government have a system of checks and balances?
To ensure one branch does not become too powerful
To allow one branch to control the others
To eliminate the need for elections
To concentrate power in the executive branch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the rights and responsibilities of citizens?
Only to pay taxes
Only to vote
Only to obey laws
Various, including voting and obeying laws
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do people form governments?
To provide public services
To organize community events
To create sports teams
To design city layouts
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