WorksheetsCivics Pre-Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The idea behind our system of checks and balances is
a)
only citizens can vote
b)
no one branch of the government can take over the whole government
c)
we need a free press to report on what the government is doing
d)
a balanced budget is good for the economy
2.
The phrase “all men are created equal” is found in the
a)
US Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Declaration of Rights and Sentiments
d)
Gettysburg Address
3.
The idea that no one is above the law and everyone should be punished equally for breaking it is
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
federalism
c)
constitutionalism
d)
rule of law
4.
Typically, in order for a bill to become a law,
a)
it has to pass the House of Representatives and the Senate by a simple majority, and then get signed by the President.
b)
it has to get proposed by the President and passed by the House and Senate by a super majority.
c)
it has to be approved by the Supreme Court.
d)
it has to get approved by a majority of the states.
5.
Who has the final say in determining the constitutionality of a law?
a)
the President
b)
Congress
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
the Senate
6.
Which of the terms below describes the sharing of powers and responsibilities between the federal and state governments?
a)
checks and balances
b)
federalism
c)
rule of law
d)
popular sovereignty
7.
Which of the following is NOT an example of civic participation in the United States?
a)
voting
b)
paying taxes
c)
getting married
d)
working for a political party
8.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of all US Citizens?
a)
run for federal office
b)
serve on a jury
c)
pay taxes
d)
obey and uphold laws
9.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of free speech?
a)
People get to argue the strengths and weaknesses of different points of view and decide for themselves which ideas are better.
b)
People get to express themselves.
c)
It makes it easier for people in power to make everyone conform.
d)
It makes it possible for the country to respond to criticism.
10.
The right to peacefully protest comes from the
a)
I Have A Dream Speech
b)
US Constitution
c)
Farewell Address
d)
Declaration of Independence
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