Civics and Citizenship

The Supreme Law of the Land in the United States is 

• the FLOTUS

• the Attorney General

• the United States Constitution

• the POTUS

In the Congress legislative session, a proposed law is a ________, and a position statement is known as a ______. 

• bill, resolution

• resolution, bill

• agenda, bill

• call to order, adjourned

One of the most important concepts of governing is that of _________, the concept that authority is shared between the federal and state governments. 

• feudalism

• federalism

• funtionalism

• separationism

The fundamental governing principle in which citizens give up some of their rights for protection by the government is known as ____________________________.

• authoritarianism

• the social contract

• communism

• demoracy

Which of the following is a key principle of democracy that ensures citizens have a voice in government?

• A) Monarchy

• B) Dictatorship

• C) Voting

• D) Oligarchy

In a democratic society, the rule of law means that:

• A) Laws apply only to the government

• B) Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law

• C) Laws are optional for citizens

• D) Only citizens must follow the law

What is the term for a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• A) Direct democracy

• B) Representative democracy

• C) Autocracy

• D) Anarchy

Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens in the United States?

• A) The Declaration of Independence

• B) The Bill of Rights

• C) The Articles of Confederation

• D) The Emancipation Proclamation

What is the primary purpose of the judicial branch in a democratic government?

• A) To make laws

• B) To enforce laws

• C) To interpret laws

• D) To create policies

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'citizenship'?

• A) The status of being a member of a nation, with rights and duties

• B) The act of voting in elections

• C) The ability to travel freely between countries

• D) The process of becoming a government official