Civics Test

Who is responsible for making rules such as walking the dog or walking in the hallway at school?

• The government

• Parents, teachers, coaches, and schools

• The President

• Supreme Court Justices

What is the role of the legislative branch of the government?

• To run the local government

• To decide if laws are legal

• To make and pass laws

• To veto laws

What does it mean when the President vetoes a law?

• The law is immediately passed

• The President approves the law

• The President rejects the law

• The law is reviewed by the Supreme Court

Which level of government is run by a Governor who is elected by the people in the state?

• Local government

• State government

• National/Federal government

• Judicial branch

What is the purpose of "checks and balances" in the government?

• To ensure all laws are followed by the citizens

• To keep any one branch from becoming too strong

• To pass and veto laws

• To elect government officials

What is one of the reasons we have a government?

• To organize sports events

• To provide entertainment

• To make and carry out laws

• To run businesses

Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen?

• Ignoring the laws

• Cleaning up after oneself

• Being disrespectful to others

• Not paying taxes

How can someone become an American citizen?

• By being born in the US

• By visiting the US

• By learning the English language

• By watching American television shows

What can people vote on regarding taxes?

• The design of tax forms

• Whether they will pay more taxes

• The president's tax plan

• The salaries of tax officers

1. Determine if the statement is a rule or a law: Let the dog out after dinner

• Rule
• Law