Government and Civics Quiz

What is the term for when each side tries to persuade people to their views and beliefs in a respectful and open manner?

• Executive branch

• Civil discourse

• Treason

• Federal government

Which branch of government enforces our country’s laws?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Local governments

What is the role of the federal government?

• To interpret laws

• To lead our country

• To control laws within each state

• To make laws and set taxes

Which branch of government interprets the laws or decides what they mean?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• State government

What does the legislative branch do?

• Enforces laws

• Interprets laws

• Makes laws and sets taxes

• Controls local governments

What are local governments responsible for?

• Leading our country

• Controlling laws within each state

• Leading our towns, cities, and counties

• Interpreting laws

What is the role of the state government?

• To lead the country

• To control laws within each state

• To make laws and set taxes

• To give aid to enemies

What is the definition of treason?

• Persuading people in a respectful manner

• Enforcing laws

• Giving aid and comfort to enemies or waging war against the United States

• Leading towns and cities

What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To lead towns and cities

What is a preamble?

• A branch of government

• An introduction to a document

• A type of law

• A local government