Civics Quiz: Know Your Government

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

What is the primary role of the President of the United States within the federal government?

• To interpret laws and determine if they are constitutional

• To enforce laws and lead the executive branch

• To write and pass new laws for the country

• To oversee the Supreme Court's decisions

Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizens, including freedom of speech and religion?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the term for the system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch the ability to limit the others?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Who is the head of Florida's state government and is responsible for executing state laws?

• The Florida Chief Justice

• The Florida Speaker of the House

• The Florida Governor

• The Florida Attorney General

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizens in a democratic society?

• Ignoring local elections because they are unimportant

• Voting in elections to choose representatives

• Allowing the government to make all decisions without input

• Only following laws that they personally agree with

Florida's state legislature is known as the Florida Legislature. What are the two chambers that make up this body?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Congress and the Parliament

• The Assembly and the Council

• The House of Delegates and the Senate

Which of the following best describes civic engagement?

• Paying taxes to the federal government each year

• Active participation in the community and political processes to improve society

• Following all laws set by the government without question

• Watching the news every day to stay informed

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• The Federalist Party and the Whig Party

• The Democratic Party and the Republican Party

• The Liberal Party and the Conservative Party

• The Progressive Party and the Nationalist Party

Which level of government is most directly responsible for services such as local road maintenance, public libraries, and trash collection?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• Congressional Government