Civics and American Government Quiz

What does the Constitution do? (select all that apply)

• Sets up the government

• Defines the government

• Protects basic rights of Americans

• Promotes party politics

What is an amendment? (select all that apply)

• A change to the Constitution

• An addition to the Constitution

• A removal from the Constitution

• A way of ensuring the Constitution is responsive to future generations

The first three words of the Constitution are ______.

• We the People

• In God We Trust

• E Pluribus Unum

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

The Constitution has ______ amendments.

• Twenty

• Twenty-seven

• Thirty-three

• Forty

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

• Because of the state's population

• Because they have more land

• Because they have more cities

• Because they have more schools.

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• Advises the President

• Makes laws

• Elects the President

• Declares war

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

Fill in the blank: One power of the states is to _______.

• Provide schooling and education

• Provide protection (police)

• Approve zoning and land use

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The judicial branch decides if a law goes against the _______.

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation