Government and Citizenship Quiz

What is the U.S. Constitution known as?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Supreme Law of the Land

• The Federalist Papers

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20

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

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To give the Supreme Court final authority

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow Congress to make all decisions

• To ensure the President has more power

What is a candidate?

• A person who votes in an election

• A person trying to be elected to a position

• A person who interprets laws

• A person who writes laws

What does the American flag symbolize?

• The Supreme Court

• The Bill of Rights

• The United States

• The U.S. Constitution

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Ten

• Nine

• Eight

• Seven

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review

• The bill is rejected and cannot become a law

• The bill automatically becomes a law

• Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote