Civic Literacy Pre-Quiz

Which of the following is a key purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To provide a framework for government

• To guarantee unlimited rights to citizens

• To promote inequality among states

What is the main idea of this excerpt?

Stimulus: Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence (1776):
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

• All individuals have rights that cannot be taken away.

• Governments grant rights to citizens.

• Only certain groups deserve equal rights.

• Happiness is guaranteed by the government.

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To manage foreign relations

Based on the graph, which age group had the highest voter turnout in the 2020 election?

Voter Turnout by Age Group in the 2020 Election

• 18-29: 50%

• 30-44: 60%

• 45-64: 70%

• 65+: 75%

• 18-29

• 30-44

• 45-64

• 65+

What is the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

• It abolished slavery.

• It established the principle of judicial review.

• It guaranteed voting rights for all citizens.

• It expanded presidential powers.

Which of the following powers is described in this excerpt?

 Stimulus: Excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8:
“The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States…”

• Executive power

• Enumerated power

• Implied power

• Judicial power

What is the primary role of political parties in the United States?

• To manage the judicial branch

• To promote and support candidates for office

• To enforce laws

• To oversee foreign policy

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Electoral College in presidential elections?

• It ensures that all votes are counted equally.

• It gives larger states more influence in elections.

• It determines the winner of the presidential election based on state-by-state results.

• It allows Congress to select the president.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To create three branches of government

• To allow one branch to dominate the others

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To reduce the power of state governments