Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the prize for answering the final question correctly in the game show?

• $5

• $10

• $20

• $50

Where have American presidents lived since John Adams?

• Mount Vernon

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• Independence Hall

Why did the founding fathers establish the office of President?

• To create a monarchy

• To avoid tyranny like King George III's reign

• To replace the British Parliament

• To have a ceremonial leader

What can a president issue to clarify laws passed by Congress?

• Constitutional Amendments

• Judicial Reviews

• Newspaper Articles

• Executive Orders

How does the president enforce laws passed by Congress?

• By appointing officials

• By serving as a police officer

• By executing lawbreakers

• By writing new laws

What role has the president's position shifted to over time?

• Ignoring legislation

• Spell checking legislation

• Repealing legislation

• Proposing legislation

What title does the Constitution give the president in terms of military role?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Prime Minister

• Chief Justice

• Head of State

What foreign policy power does the president have according to the Constitution?

• Imposing sanctions

• Choosing leaders of other countries

• Negotiating treaties

• Declaring war

What is the annual speech given by the president about the country's condition called?

• Inaugural Address

• Constitutional Speech

• State of the Union Address

• Presidential Briefing

Who was widely understood to be the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison