Topic 5: Government Quiz

Which document contains the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

What is the usual number of justices on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 10

What is the meaning of the term “bicameral” in a legislative context?

• A system with two chambers or houses

• A system with two leaders or executives

• A system with a single chamber or house

• A system with a single leader or executive

If Texas has 38 electoral votes, how many senators does it have? How many Representatives do they have? (Answers are written as Senators, Representatives)

• 36, 2

• 2, 36

• 38, 2

• 3, 35

What is the total number of Electoral College votes, and how many are required for a candidate to secure the presidency?

• 535, 270

• 538, 270

• 435, 250

• 100, 51

What decides how many votes a state gets in the Electoral College?

• The number of Senators and Representatives a state has.
• The state's geographical size
• The number of electoral votes from neighboring states
• The population of the state

What is the difference between Civic Duties and Civic Responsibilities?

• Civic duties are legally required actions; civic responsibilities are voluntary contributions to society.
• Civic duties are related to personal interests; civic responsibilities are focused on community needs.
• Civic duties are actions taken only during elections; civic responsibilities are actions taken at any time.
• Civic duties are optional actions; civic responsibilities are mandatory tasks.

How old must someone be to be elected President?

• 35 years old
• 25 years old
• 40 years old
• 30 years old

How old must someone be to be elected Senator?

• 35 years old
• 25 years old
• 40 years old
• 30 years old

How old must someone be to be elected Representative?

• 35 years old
• 25 years old
• 40 years old
• 30 years old