Civics Quiz/ Bill of Rights

Which of the following describes who is considered a part of the judicial branch of government?

• The President and his cabinet

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• Supreme Court Justices (Judges)

• The State representative

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch (the President)?

• Enforces (Executes) the laws

• Signs bills into laws or vetoes them

• Commander-in-Chief of the Military

• All of the above

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "civics"?

• The right to bear arms (own a gun)

• The right to a driver's license

• The study of the rights and duties of citizenship

• The right to have whatever job you want in America

Which of the following would NOT be an example of due process in the United States?

• Jury buys 20 packs of baseball cards and decides to sell the extras

• John has a job that he goes to every day

• You cannot sell anything you like and must sell only what the government tells you to

• Once you start selling one type of item for a certain price, you cannot change it ever

Which amendment protects you from being punished for a crime without a trial?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

Which amendment gives you the right to say or write whatever you want without fear of criminal punishment?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

Which of the following proves that the Constitution is a living document that still works 230 years later?

• It has been ratified by 37 of the 50 United States.

• It has never required any updates since 1787.

• It has been amended many times over the years to fix problems and stay up to date.

• It avoids a "king situation" in America.

If someone who is accused of a crime states that they "plead the 5th", what does this mean?

• They admit to the crime.

• They claim they are entitled to compensation for their injuries.

• They say they don't have to testify against themselves.

• They have the right to vote for whoever they wish.

Which of the following is a good example of checks and balances?

• Forcing citizens to join the military.

• The Supreme Court declares a law is Constitutional and decides not to strike it down.

• The President has the right to veto a bill that they don't like.

• Allowing citizens to vote for whoever they wish.

Which of the following would be the best synonym for the word "amend"?

• Veto

• Update

• Force

• Separate