Civics 8 Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. government is primarily responsible for writing and passing laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

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What is the main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To fund laws

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for the right to freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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What is a key responsibility of citizenship in the United States?

• Paying taxes

• Voting in elections

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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Which process is used to add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• Simple majority vote in Congress

• Presidential decree

• Two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures

• Unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

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What is the primary role of local governments?

• To declare war

• To manage community resources and services

• To regulate interstate commerce

• To amend the Constitution

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Which of the following is a function of political parties in the United States?

• To enforce laws

• To nominate judges

• To organize and influence elections

• To pass legislation directly

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During a presidential election, what is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To collect and count the popular vote

• To officially elect the President based on state votes

• To debate presidential policies

• To oversee the voting process in each state

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What is required for a U.S. citizen to participate in federal elections?

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Must hold a driver's license

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old

• Must have completed a civics course

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Which of the following best describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• Allows each branch of government to amend the Constitution

• Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Ensures all branches have equal power

• Requires all branches to approve new laws

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