Civics Quiz for 7th Graders

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To outline the structure of the federal government

• To create state laws

• To declare independence from Britain

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A list of grievances against the British king

• A document declaring the end of the Civil War

• A treaty with Native American tribes

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 1st Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a power reserved to the states?

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Conducting elections

• Regulating interstate commerce

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Circuit Court

Which principle of government is demonstrated by the division of power between national and state governments?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers