U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To create the Constitution

• To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain

• To establish Congress

• To list laws

What was included in the Declaration of Independence to explain why it was necessary?

• Court cases

• A list of complaints against King George III

• A map of colonies

• A tax plan

Which view of government says government is needed but dangerous?

• Positive Good

• Unnecessary Evil

• Necessary Evil

• Dictatorship

Which view of government says government helps society?

• Necessary Evil

• Monarchy

• Unnecessary Evil

• Positive Good

Which view of government says government should not exist?

• Necessary Evil

• Unnecessary Evil

• Positive Good

• Federalism

What is federalism?

• A government run by one leader

• Power shared between national and state governments

• States control all power

• Congress controls everything

What is the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the minimum age to serve in the Senate?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

How long must a House member be a U.S. citizen?

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

How long must a Senator be a U.S. citizen?

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years