WorksheetsGovernment and Civics Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which level of government is mainly responsible for establishing public schools?
Federal
State
Municipal
International
A mayor is the leader of which type of government?
State
National
City
County
Which document outlines the basic structure of a state government?
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
State Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The Alabama Legislature is responsible for—
Carrying out laws
Interpreting laws
Making laws
Enforcing court decisions
What is the main role of a governor?
Write laws
Enforce state laws
Interpret laws
Review local budgets
City councils are part of which branch?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Federal
County governments most often provide which of the following?
Foreign policy
Military defense
Public safety and local records
Printing money
A service typically provided by local government is—
Declaring war
Running schools, parks, and libraries
Printing currency
Regulating immigration
What is the purpose of state taxes?
To support federal elections
To fund state services and programs
To pay international debts
To fund national parks
Which of the following is an example of a public good provided by local government?
Video game stores
Public roads
Private gyms
Fast-food restaurants
Which court handles minor offenses and small claims?
U.S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Local municipal court
Federal district court
A city ordinance is—
A national law
A local law
A federal rule
A military order
Which branch of state government interprets laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
County branch
Which action is a responsibility of local police departments?
Passing national laws
Patrolling school zones
Collecting federal taxes
Managing foreign trade
What is the purpose of a state constitution?
To set rules for international organizations
To provide guidelines for the federal government only
To organize state government and outline citizens’ rights
To elect national leaders
Which level of government issues marriage licenses?
Federal
State
City
International
Why do states divide into counties?
To collect federal taxes
To make governing large areas easier
To conduct military operations
To run national parks
The power held by both state and federal governments is called—
Enumerated powers
Delegated powers
Shared (concurrent) powers
Exclusive powers
Which is a power reserved for the states?
Declaring war
Issuing driver’s licenses
Printing money
Regulating international trade
Which government official acts most like the “president” of a city?
Judge
Governor
Mayor
Council member
