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U.S. Government Quiz

Authored by Crystal Thomas

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9th Grade

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U.S. Government Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

To declare independence from Britain

To provide justification for the Bill of Rights

To outline the goals and purposes of the government

To establish the separation of powers

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a responsibility of the legislative branch of government?

Interpreting laws

Enforcing laws

Making laws

Vetoing laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the executive branch consist of?

The President, Vice President, and Cabinet

Congress

The Supreme Court

State governments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Local

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of purposes mentioned in the Preamble?

To provide free education

To promote the general welfare

To expand U.S. territory

To establish a monarchy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following roles is NOT part of the executive branch?

Secretaries

Senators

Vice President

President

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

By vetoing laws

By declaring laws unconstitutional

By appointing judges

By controlling the budget

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