Civics Quiz

What does "citizenship" mean?

• Having the official status of being a member of a community, state, or country

• A formal organization to influence the government

• A process by which a person gains citizenship after birth

• A unit of local government

What is a "committee"?

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A proposal for a new law

• A discussion involving opposing views

• A formal promise

What does "debate" mean?

• A discussion involving people or groups with opposing points of view

• A formal promise

• A proposal for a new law

• A unit of local government

Who is an "immigrant"?

• A person who moves from one country to live in another country

• A formal organization to influence the government

• A unit of local government

• A proposal for a new law

What is an "oath"?

• A solemn promise

• A proposal for a new law

• A discussion involving opposing views

• A unit of local government

What does "veto" mean?

• To stop or override an action

• To give formal approval

• To donate one's time or talents

• A formal promise

What happens after a bill is introduced by a senator or representative?

• The president signs the bill.

• The bill is assigned to a committee.

• The bill goes to the other house.

• The full House or Senate debates the bill.

What are the three levels of government?

• Federal, state, local

• National, regional, city

• Executive, legislative, judicial

• City, county, state

What is one thing the state government can do?

• Declare war

• Coin money

• Develop educational systems

• Maintain an army

What is the final step for a bill to become a law?

• The bill is introduced.

• The president signs or vetoes the bill.

• The bill is assigned to a committee.

• The bill goes to the other house.