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Civics Pre-Quiz

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11th Grade

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Civics Pre-Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The idea behind our system of checks and balances is

only citizens can vote
no one branch of the government can take over the whole government
we need a free press to report on what the government is doing
a balanced budget is good for the economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The phrase “all men are created equal” is found in the

US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Rights and Sentiments
Gettysburg Address

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The idea that no one is above the law and everyone should be punished equally for breaking it is

popular sovereignty
federalism
constitutionalism
rule of law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Typically, in order for a bill to become a law,

it has to pass the House of Representatives and the Senate by a simple majority, and then get signed by the President.
it has to get proposed by the President and passed by the House and Senate by a super majority.
it has to be approved by the Supreme Court.
it has to get approved by a majority of the states.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who has the final say in determining the constitutionality of a law?

the President
Congress
the Supreme Court
the Senate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the terms below describes the sharing of powers and responsibilities between the federal and state governments?

checks and balances
federalism
rule of law
popular sovereignty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of civic participation in the United States?

voting
paying taxes
getting married
working for a political party

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