Civics Pretest

Who was the first President of the United States following the adoption of the Constitution in 1777?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

What are the three branches of the United States government

• Executive, Judicial, and Confederation

• Judicial, Legislative, Presidential

• Judicial, Legislative, Executive

• Executive, Pluralist, Sovereignty

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Presidential

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Presidential

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Presidential

The word "bipartisan" means

• 2 or more political parties out vote each other other on an issue

• a fool or simpleton

• the majority opinion on a major issue

• something that is supported by 2 political parties who usually oppose each other

1.     When a person runs for political office, the issues they care most about are known as their:

• bridge

• platform

• campaign

• convention

1.     When a person runs for political office, the issues they care most about are known as their:

• official

• executive

• leader

• incumbent

1.     The Bill of Rights is the name for the first _____ amendments to the Constitution.

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

1.     The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution honors all of the following rights EXCEPT:

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of press

• Freedom of power

• Freedom of petition