Civics Quiz

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the first amendment?

• trial by jury of peers

• freedom to assemble

• no self incrimination

• no cruel and unusual punishment

The idea that government is BEST able to protect the liberty of its citizens through the creation of different branches of government all with their own unique powers that can be checked by the other branches is called

• limited government

• separation of powers

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

Which statement best explains how third parties can have a positive effect on national politics?

• Third parties often bring attention to topics that are under the radar or unknown.

• Third parties shift voters’ attention away from major-party candidates.

• Third parties promote the concerns of special-interest groups.

• Third parties help bridge the gap between state and federal legislators.

There are how many justices on the Supreme Court?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Twelve

Which phrase BEST defines the concept of inalienable rights?

• rights denied to constitutional monarchs

• rights granted to elected officials by the people

• rights that are unable to be taken away

• rights that are outlined in government documents

Which government action would be considered an enumerated power?

• collecting taxes

• enforcing laws

• building roads

• coining money

Voter turnout for Presidential elections tends to increase when

• The economy is doing well and citizens are generally happy with the incumbent

• The country is at peace

• The election is projected to be a blow-out

• The country is at war

The statement, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” is found in which document?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Bill of Rights

• Compromise of 1850

What is a disadvantage of a confederate form of government?

• States are unable to print paper currency.

• There is no system to try citizens accused of crimes.

• There is no system to manage governmental affairs.

• The central government is unable to resolve conflicts between regions.

All of the following are functions of political parties in the U.S. EXCEPT

• Serve as a watchdog on the party in control of the government

• Nominate candidates and support campaigns