Civics and Government Quiz

Which term means citizens vote on laws directly without representatives?

• Representative democracy

• Constitution

• Direct democracy

• Legislature

Which idea ensures no one, not even leaders, is above the law?

• Liberty

• Justice

• Separation of powers

• Rule of law

The U.S. Congress is an example of a ____________.

Freedom to practice any faith without government interference is called ____________.

Belief in elected representatives governing by consent of the people.

• Liberty

• Equality

• Constitution

• Republicanism

Everyone being treated the same under the law.

• Justice

• Equality

• Individual worth

• Rule of law

Document that outlines the fundamental laws of a nation.

• Liberty

• Justice

• Constitution

• Republicanism

Freedom from unfair control.

• Liberty

• Equality

• Polis

• Limited governments

Explain in your own words what “separation of powers” means and why it is important.

Give one modern example of civil participation and explain how it affects government or society.

• Dictatorship

• Polis

• Limited governments

• Voting