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U.S. Government Quiz

Authored by Terrie Looney

Social Studies

5th Grade

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U.S. Government Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is an amendment in the context of government?

A person who opposed the U.S. Constitution

A change or improvement

A written plan for government

A law

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who was an Anti-Federalist in the context of the U.S. Government?

A person who supported the U.S. Constitution

A representative

A person who opposed the U.S. Constitution

A branch of government

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What role did the Articles of Confederation play in the formation of the United States government?

The first plan for government of the United States

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

A law

A branch of government

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What role does the Bill of Rights play in the government?

A law

A change or improvement

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights

A representative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

To approve laws

To ensure fair treatment through the judicial system

To separate powers in a democracy

To make laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the role of government in civic responsibility?

The duties related to being a citizen

A law

A representative

A branch of government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a compromise in government?

A law

A situation where each side gives in a little to reach an agreement

A change or improvement

A representative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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