TAKE QUIZ 12 | Lessons 23 & 24

What is the primary purpose of federal laws in the United States?

• To address local issues

• To guarantee the rights of people and provide consistent protections and services to all U.S. citizens

• To collect taxes for local services

• To manage state police forces

Which amendment allows citizens to elect senators from each state?

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

What is the main source of revenue for the federal government?

• Property taxes

• Sales taxes

• Federal income tax

• Utility taxes

Which agency is responsible for protecting the President of the United States?

• FBI

• DEA

• Secret Service

• TSA

What is the purpose of the National Guard in the United States?

• To conduct airport security checks

• To assist in emergencies and overseas missions

• To collect federal taxes

• To manage local police departments

Which level of government is responsible for collecting property taxes?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• International government

What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency?

• To protect the President

• To control illegal immigration

• To conduct investigations

• To manage state parks

Which state does not have its own state police force?

• California

• Texas

• Hawaii

• New York

What is the purpose of eminent domain as mentioned in the Fifth Amendment?

• To allow governments to take private property for public use with fair compensation

• To protect citizens' rights to free speech

• To establish a federal income tax

• To regulate interstate commerce

What type of laws can counties and cities pass?

• Federal laws

• Ordinances

• Constitutional amendments

• International treaties