Civics & Government Quiz

Which services are generally provided by local or city government? Select TWO.

• providing for public health

• printing money

• providing fire protection

• providing police protection

• printing postage stamps

Which law would have been made by a city government for the common good and to protect people?

• A law granting freedom of religion.

• A law limiting the speed limit on highways.

• A law preventing riding bicycles on sidewalks.

• A law allowing free trade with certain other countries.

What is one basic right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States?

• The right to be able to get health care.

• A right to a trial by a jury of citizens.

• The right to be able to get a driver's license.

• The right to be able to open a business anywhere in the city.

Which change to the Constitution brought more fairness and equal rights to citizens of the United States?

• The change that gave female citizens the right to vote.

• The change that allowed people's incomes to be taxed.

• The change that allowed new states to be added easily.

• The change that gave citizens the right to a speedy trial.

Legislative Branch

• Makes sure laws are just and constitutional

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• Makes laws for all of the people of the United States

Executive Branch

• Makes sure laws are just and constitutional

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• Makes laws for all of the people of the United States

Judicial Branch

• Makes sure laws are just and constitutional

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• Makes laws for all of the people of the United States

What is the main way Dr. Martin Luther King brought about change that gave equal treatment under the law to all Americans?

• by founding a job corps program

• by writing new laws for Congress

• by heading peaceful protests against unjust laws

• by supporting the equal rights movement for women

Select four civic duties that U.S. citizens must do.

• attending college

• obeying laws

• attending school

• serving on a jury

• filing and paying taxes

Which branch of government made this ruling?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch