U.S. Government Quiz

What is an amendment in the context of government?

• A person who opposed the U.S. Constitution

• A change or improvement

• A written plan for government

• A law

Who was an Anti-Federalist in the context of the U.S. Government?

• A person who supported the U.S. Constitution

• A representative

• A person who opposed the U.S. Constitution

• A branch of government

What role did the Articles of Confederation play in the formation of the United States government?

• The first plan for government of the United States

• Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A law

• A branch of government

What role does the Bill of Rights play in the government?

• A law

• A change or improvement

• Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' basic rights

• A representative

What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

• To approve laws

• To ensure fair treatment through the judicial system

• To separate powers in a democracy

• To make laws

What is the role of government in civic responsibility?

• The duties related to being a citizen

• A law

• A representative

• A branch of government

What is a compromise in government?

• A law

• A situation where each side gives in a little to reach an agreement

• A change or improvement

• A representative

What is a constitution?

• A law

• A change or improvement

• A written plan for government

• A representative

In a government setting, what is the role of a delegate?

• A law

• A representative

• A branch of government

• A change or improvement

In a government where citizens have the power to make political decisions, what is this system called?

• A law

• Democracy

• A change or improvement

• A representative