Government and Constitution Quiz

Which action will the government take when it needs more money?

• Hold elections

• Lower prices

• Increase taxes

• Hire workers

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

• evaluate judges

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes

• serve on juries

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• Provide for the common defense

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Establish justice

• Form a more perfect union

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

• Majority vote by the Electoral College

• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the first amendment?

• A

• B

• C

• D

These headlines best illustrate the concept of —

• rule of law

• democracy

• consent of the governed

• popular sovereignty

In this situation, the President is acting as the —

• chief citizen

• chief legislator

• chief diplomat

• chief executive

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —

• local governments

• the courts

• political parties

• the states

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

• City

• State

• County

• Federal

One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by —

• registered voters of the city

• members of the Governor’s cabinet

• legislative representatives of the county

• members of the General Assembly