Florida Civics Quiz for Grade 7

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

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish the framework for the federal government

• To create state governments

• To end the Civil War

Emma is participating in a school debate about the branches of government. She needs to explain which branch is responsible for making laws. Which branch should she talk about?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

In a school debate about historical figures, Abigail argued passionately about who is known as the "Father of the Constitution". Who did she refer to?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Sophia is studying for her civics exam and wants to know: What is the highest court in the United States?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• State Court

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

During a class discussion, Anika asked what is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Law

• Amendment

• Bill

• Article

During a history class, Ava asked her teacher, "Which document officially ended the American Revolution?"

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Treaty of Paris

• Federalist Papers

In a school, the student council is responsible for implementing the rules set by the school board. What is the main job of the student council in this scenario?

• To interpret rules

• To make rules

• To enforce rules

• To write the school constitution

In a school project, Liam and Rohan are tasked with creating a model government. They decide to divide responsibilities between two groups: one representing the national government and the other representing the state governments. Which principle are they applying in their project?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

During a student council meeting, who has the power to veto decisions made by the council?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President