Worksheets7th Grade Civics Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What document begins with the phrase "We the People" and establishes the basic structure of the United States government?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and determining if they are constitutional?
A. Executive Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Legislative Branch
D. State Branch
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
5
10
13
27
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the federal government?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Parliamentary
D. Legislative
The principle of "checks and balances" in the U.S. government means:
The federal government checks state spending and balances budgets
Each branch of government has powers to limit the other branches
The Supreme Court checks all laws for balance
Congress must maintain a balanced budget
What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?
25 years
30 years
35 years
40 years
Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms
Freedom from unreasonable searches
Freedom of speech
Right to a speedy trial
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also known as:
Parliament
Congress
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the process called when the president does not sign a bill that has been sent to his desk by Congress?
Referendum
Impeachment
Veto
Filibuster
Which document declared America's independence from Great Britain?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
The process of dividing power between the federal government and state governments is called:
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
Democracy
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
7
9
11
13
What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of these is NOT a qualification to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization?
Being at least 18 years old
Having a college degree
Living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 5 years
Passing a test on U.S. history and government
The Constitutional Amendment that gave women the right to vote is the:
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
What is the Electoral College?
A college where politicians study
The group that officially elects the President and Vice President
The committee that approves Supreme Court justices
A special session of Congress
The President's official advisors are collectively known as the:
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Senate
What is a filibuster?
A. A type of tax bill
B. A prolonged speech to delay a vote in the Senate
C. A presidential veto
D. A type of election campaign
The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed in which amendment?
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
Which of these is an example of a civil liberty?
The right to vote
The right to free speech
The right to run for office
The right to public education
What is the main purpose of the preamble to the Constitution?
To list the rights of citizens
To explain the reasons for creating the government
To outline the powers of the President
To describe how amendments are made
Which of the following is NOT a power given to Congress?
Declaring war
Appointing Supreme Court justices
Collecting taxes
Regulating commerce
What is the name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Civil Rights Acts
Constitutional Amendments
How many states are needed to ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
A. A majority (26)
B. Two-thirds (34)
C. Three-fourths (38)
D. All 50 states
The concept of "popular sovereignty" means:
The President is the most popular elected official
The people are the source of government power
State governments are more powerful than the federal government
The Supreme Court has the final say on all laws
Which of the following is a responsibility rather than a right of U.S. citizenship?
Freedom of religion
Serving on a jury when called
Right to a fair trial
Freedom of speech
The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries is called:
Gerrymandering
Filibustering
Appropriation
Impeachment
Which Constitutional amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
What is the role of a political party in the United States?
To enforce laws passed by Congress
To organize people with similar beliefs to influence government
To determine which laws are constitutional
To appoint judges to federal courts
The Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education dealt with:
Freedom of religion
Racial segregation in schools
The right to bear arms
Presidential powers
The process of removing a president from office is called:
Veto
Impeachment
Referendum
Recall
Which level of government has the power to regulate interstate commerce?
Local government
State government
Federal government
County government
What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?
To guarantee freedom of speech
To reserve powers not given to the federal government for the states or people
To establish the right to bear arms
To abolish slavery
The term "rule of law" means:
A. Laws apply equally to all citizens, including government officials
B. Only lawyers can understand laws
C. The President makes all the laws
D. Laws can be changed at any time by judges
Which of these is an example of civic participation?
Paying taxes
Getting a driver's license
Attending a town hall meeting
Opening a bank account
What is the difference between a primary and general election?
Primary elections are held in elementary schools; general elections are for adults
Primary elections select party candidates; general elections select officeholders
Primary elections are federal; general elections are state-level
Primary elections are optional; general elections are mandatory
The idea that the government's power comes from the consent of the governed is found in:
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
The Emancipation Proclamation
Which Constitutional amendment prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment"?
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
What is the role of a lobbyist in American government?
To write laws for Congress
To influence legislation on behalf of special interests
To investigate corruption in government
To register voters for elections
The Miranda rights inform people of their rights when:
Voting in an election
Being arrested
Filing taxes
Applying for citizenship
What is the purpose of a political platform?
A stage where politicians give speeches
A statement of a political party's positions on issues
A website for political campaigns
A debate format for candidates
Which of these is an example of a public good provided by government?
Smartphones
National defense
Grocery stores
Professional sports
The 14th Amendment addresses:
Prohibition of alcohol
Women's suffrage
Equal protection under the law
Freedom of religion
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review
It ended slavery
It gave women the right to vote
It created the Electoral College
The concept of "due process" is found in which amendment(s)?
1st Amendment only
5th Amendment only
5th and 14th Amendments
2nd and 4th Amendments
Which of these is a responsibility of state governments?
Printing money
Conducting foreign policy
Providing public education
Declaring war
What is the main purpose of interest groups in American politics?
To run candidates for office
To advocate for specific policies or issues
To count votes in elections
To appoint judges
