Civic Test

Who makes federal laws?

• Congress

• President

• Judicial branch

what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• The executive branch

• The president

• Congress

What is the "rule of law"

• not everyone has to follow the law, especially upper class

• everyone must follow the law except popular politicians

• no one is above the law

• no one is above the law except the king

All of the following are duties except...

• Obey the law

• Pay taxes

• Attend college

• Serve in court

Which of the following is a legal duty?

• Register and vote

• Hold elective office

• Keep informed about issues 

• Obey the law

Things that should do are called

• Rights 

• Responsibilities 

• Duties 

• Concerns 

Thing that we are allowed to do are called____________. 

• Rights 

• Responsibilities 

• Duties 

• Concerns 

To be naturalized, you need to 1) be over 18 years old, 2) be a resident for 5 years, 3) be of good moral character, 4) speak English, and

• have a college degree

• have voted in the last election

• pass a civics test

• marry a U.S. citizen

When men turn 18 they are required to register for the draft, otherwise known as

• Secret Service

• Selective Service

• Social Service

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation