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Question 1: What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

  • Vote
  • Run for office
  • Get a job
  • Apply for a passport

Question 2: The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

  • Self-government
  • The government is above the people
  • Only the wealthy can vote
  • State laws are more powerful than federal laws

Question 3: There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

  • You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
  • You must pay a fee to register to vote.
  • Only taxpayers can vote in federal elections.
  • Voting is mandatory for all citizens.

Question 4: Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

  • Citizens from their (congressional) district
  • The State Legislature
  • The Governor of the state
  • All citizens in the state

Question 5: Which TWO of the following describe why each state has two senators?

  • Equal representation (for small states)
  • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
  • Because senators are appointed by the President
  • To ensure that every state has the same land area

Question 6: Which TWO of the following are reasons why Supreme Court justices serve for life?

  • To limit outside (political) influence
  • To be independent (of politics)
  • To make sure they are always the oldest members of government
  • To give the states more power over federal laws

Question 7: Which TWO of the following are promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?

  • Give up loyalty to other countries
  • Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
  • Join a specific political party
  • Apply for a state-issued ID

Question 8: What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the United States?

  • John G. Roberts, Jr.
  • Merrick Garland
  • Nancy Pelosi
  • Antonin Scalia

Question 9: Do you know the name of the current Governor of your state?

  • Yes, I know my Governor's name
  • No, I need to look it up

Question 10: Which FOUR of the following are rights of everyone living in the United States?

  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of assembly
  • The right to bear arms
  • The right to vote in federal elections

Question 11: How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

  • Nine (9)
  • Six (6)
  • Ten (10)
  • Eight (8)

Question 12: Which THREE of the following are rights of everyone living in the United States?

  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom of speech
  • The right to bear arms
  • The right to never pay taxes

Question 13: How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

  • Five (5)
  • Four (4)
  • Six (6)
  • Three (3)

Question 14: Which TWO of the following are powers that are only for the federal government?

  • Create an army
  • Set foreign policy
  • Establish fire departments
  • Provide public education

Question 15: Which TWO of the following are promises made by new citizens in the Oath of Allegiance?

  • Obey the laws of the United States
  • Be loyal to the United States
  • Travel only within the U.S.
  • Renounce all private property

Question 16: There are three branches of government. Why?

  • Separation of powers
  • To create competition between states
  • Because the President requested it
  • To follow the British model of government

Question 17: Which TWO of the following are powers of the U.S. Congress?

  • Makes the federal budget
  • Declares war
  • Nominates federal judges
  • Issues executive orders

Question 18: Which TWO of the following describe the length of time a Supreme Court justice may serve?

  • Until they decide to retire
  • Less than 7 years
  • Exactly four years
  • Until the next census

Question 19: Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

  • People from their (congressional) district
  • The Governor of their state
  • The President's Cabinet
  • Citizens of the entire United States

Question 20: What is the form of government of the United States?

  • Representative democracy
  • Oligarchy
  • Dictatorship
  • Aristocracy