Civics and Government GED Mastery Quiz

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

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

What is the primary function of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• None of the above

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects several rights. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

• Right to assemble

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

In the United States, the right to vote is primarily given to citizens who are:

• At least 16 years old

• At least 18 years old

• Property owners

• Born in the U.S.

Which of the following is NOT a type of election held in the United States?

• General elections

• Primary elections

• Referendum elections

• Monarchical elections

The two major political parties in the United States are:

• The Green Party and the Libertarian Party

• The Democratic Party and the Republican Party

• The Conservative Party and the Liberal Party

• The Socialist Party and the Communist Party

Which political ideology typically emphasizes limited government and free market principles?

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Socialism

• Communism

The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of the United States is known as:

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Expatriation

Which of the following is a requirement for naturalization in the United States?

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 1 year

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

• Must have a sponsoring U.S. citizen