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Civics Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--
a)
cabinet
b)
representatives
c)
Parliament
d)
Congress
2.
The beginning part of the Constitution
a)
Article I
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
3.

The main job of the legislative branch

a)

determine if laws are unconstitutional

b)

veto laws

c)

write laws

d)

approve laws made by the President

4.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
5.
Role of the judicial branch
a)
make laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
enforce laws
d)
impeach a president
6.
Highest court in the land
a)
appellate courts
b)
trial courts
c)
district courts
d)
Supreme Courts
7.
Unconstitutional means _____________
a)
to charge a public official with wrong doing
b)
the Constitution does NOT allow it
c)
rejecting a law and refusing to sign it
d)
to determine the meaning of the Constitution
8.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 
a)
the Preamble
b)
 the Articles of Confederation
c)
the Declaration of Independence
d)
 the Bill of Rights
9.
A word which means to change, correct or improve a law.
a)
amend
b)
propose
c)
principle
d)
compromise
10.
How does the system of Checks and Balance protect people?
a)
it keeps any of the branches from over powering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people
b)
it keeps any of the branches from fighting so the people are safe
c)
it keeps one branch in power and destroys the rights of people
d)
it keeps all branches in power so as to destroy the rights of  people
11.
The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Congressional
12.
The Governor has authority at the state level and is found in which branch of the government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Monarchy
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
13.
The House of Representatives and Senate are the 2 bodies that make up Congress. What branch of government to they fall under?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Legislative
14.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
15.

What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Olive Branch

16.

Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Treaty Branch

d)

Executive Branch

17.

How old do you have to be vote?

a)

16

b)

21

c)

13

d)

18

18.

Groot was found with Rocket Raccoon peacefully protesting for equal pay for all. They were arrested in Washington D.C. by the police for protesting. As aliens what Bill of Right Amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 10

19.
Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?
a)
states' rights
b)
freedom of religion
c)
freedom of the press
d)
separation of powers
20.
The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
19th
21.
Which is not an example of a civic responsibility?
a)
paying taxes
b)
going to church
c)
obeying the law
d)
serving on juries
22.
In a democracy where does its power come from?
a)
the president
b)
the people
c)
the legislators
d)
the courts
23.
What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
a)
Immigration
b)
Assimilation
c)
Urbanization
d)
Naturalization
24.
What is one requirement in order to become a citizen  of the United States?
a)
Be related to a US citizen.
b)
Be able to pass a citizenship test
c)
Be able to pass a health exam
d)
Be prepare to join the military
25.
What might happen if you decide not to vote?
a)
The government will force you to go and vote.
b)
You will be fined and face possible jail time.
c)
You'll give up your say in how government is run.
d)
Your citizenship will be taken away for one year.
26.

Which right means you can say whatever you want?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of the Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Assembly

27.

Which are you inalienable rights? The rights that no one can take away from you. (Hint: choose more than one answer!)

a)

Life

b)

Pursuit of Happiness

c)

Education

d)

Kicking people

e)

Liberty

28.

What are the three levels of government? Choose all three before clicking submit.

a)

federal

b)

school

c)

state

d)

Canada

e)

local

29.

What are ways to be a good citizen?

a)

pick up trash on the floor

b)

be kind to everyone

c)

cheat in games and on tests

d)

tell the truth

e)

vote

30.

A group that shares the same ideas about government

a)

Democracy

b)

Laws

c)

Civics

d)

Party

31.

Part of the government that interprets the laws through legal cases

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Civics

32.

What type of government does the United States now have?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Democracy

33.

Which branch of government writes the laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

34.

Which branch represents our court system?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

35.

Which branch represents the president ?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

36.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Bill of Rights

37.

What are the Bill of Rights?

a)

first 10 Civil Rights amendments of the constitution

b)

10 of the most important amendments of the constitution.

c)

10 new laws that were passed in the 1960s

d)

last 10 amendments of the constitution

e)

first 10 amendments of the constitution

38.

Vote, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to a fair trial are all example of __________.

a)

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizen

b)

Rights of U.S. Citizen

39.

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and Due Process are granted in the Bill of Rights

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What makes the Constitution a living document?

a)

Only Supreme Court justices are allowed to add amendments.

b)

It states that Supreme Court justices are appointed for life.

c)

It can be changed over time.

d)

Its authors are still living.

41.

The amendment process

a)

requires only the President's approval

b)

Has allowed thousands of amendments to be added to Constitution

c)

Requires the majority of US Congress and state legislators to approve before ratifying

42.

What branch of government is able to propose an amendment?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

All of the branches

43.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Bashing both Trump and Clinton

b)

Voting and deciding how to vote

c)

eating healthy foods

d)

Not wearing deoderant

44.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Obeying the laws

b)

brushing your hair and combing your teeth

c)

Buying Mr. Stanford a coffee

d)

Cleaning the classroom

45.
When a crime is committed, what type of law is this?
a)
Criminal
b)
Civil
46.

When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?

a)

Criminal

b)

Civil

47.
What source of law is the "supreme law" of the country?
a)
Iowa Constitution
b)
US Constitution
c)
US Code
d)
Regulations
48.
The person who files a lawsuit in civil court is called the...
a)
prosecution
b)
defense
c)
plaintiff
49.
Which government office has these requirements?

Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years  
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Governor of Florida
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
50.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years 
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Florida Governor
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
51.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen 
Reside in the US for 14 years
a)
Governor of Florida
b)
U.S. Senator
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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