Civics Class Quiz on US Government Structure
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Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?

  • to resolve disputes under the law (correct)
  • to propose bills needed to achieve justice
  • to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
  • to put laws into effect

    • Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words "We, the people"?

  • to record that all the citizens wrote the Constitution
  • to state that government power comes from the people (correct)
  • to provide an introduction that would interest readers
  • to declare that the people were separating from Great Britain

    • Which of these powers is shared by state and national governments?

  • printing money
  • negotiating treaties
  • declaring war
  • raising taxes (correct)

    • What is the primary work of Congress?

    <p>to make laws for the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does each state have two senators?

    <p>to balance the rights of large and small states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

    <p>to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of these are duties of the executive branch except

    <p>proposing new taxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the U.S. Constitution called a "living document"?

    <p>It has changed through interpretation with time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these refers to the sharing of power between national and state governments?

    <p>federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The preamble starts with the following to represent self government...

    <p>We the People...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Congress is consider what branch of government?

    <p>Legislative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these groups is responsible for protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights?

    <p>federal courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a power specifically granted to the House of Representatives?

    <p>Impeach the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the president balance the power of Congress?

    <p>The President can veto laws passed by Congress, forcing them to reconsider and potentially revise the legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Supreme Court prevent the president and Congress from abusing their power?

    <p>The Supreme Court can review laws passed by Congress and signed by the President to determine if they are constitutional. This process allows them to strike down laws seen as exceeding the powers given to the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Congress check the power of the president?

    <p>Congress can impeach and remove the President from office. It must also approve any treaties the President negotiates and can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

    <p>to limit the power of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the First Amendment to the Constitution?

    <p>the basic freedoms of all people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is not included in the First Amendment?

    <p>freedom to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amendments 1, 2, and 3 were in response to which experience?

    <p>British rule in colonial America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these would not be protected by the First Amendment?

    <p>damaging property in a protest march</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these guarantees that a group has the right to gather to protest a tax they think is unfair?

    <p>the right to assemble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Second Amendment is often at the center of debate in this country. Which of these rights does it protect?

    <p>the right to own guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the "due process of law" included in the Fifth Amendment?

    <p>The government must follow rules as it carries out the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Ninth Amendment say about rights not listed in the Constitution?

    <p>There are rights beyond those listed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability to amend the Constitution is found in which article of the Constitution?

    <p>V-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of amending the Constitution involved both the...

    <p>Congress and the States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eminent Domain, the ability to take property from a person in return for compensation, is found under which amendment right?

    <p>V-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is most affected by the rights and protections listed in the table?

    <p>people accused of a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Read the statement below. Once a person is found guilty of a crime, he or she no longer has any rights. Based on the information in the table, is this a factual statement?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Write a sentence to support your response on your answer sheet.

    <p>Convicted criminals still have rights under the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multiple Choice Questions

    • Question 1: The judicial branch is responsible for resolving legal disputes.
    • Question 2: The preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the people" to emphasize that governmental power originates from the people.
    • Question 3: Powers shared by state and national governments include raising taxes.
    • Question 4: The primary work of Congress is creating laws.
    • Question 5: Each state receives two senators to balance the representation of large and small states in the Senate.
    • Question 6: The system of checks and balances aims to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
    • Question 7: The executive branch does not propose new taxes.
    • Question 8: The US Constitution is considered a "living document" because its interpretations evolve over time.
    • Question 9: Federalism is the division of power between state and national governments.
    • Question 10: The preamble begins with "We the People" to represent self-government.
    • Question 11: Congress is the legislative branch of government.
    • Question 12: Federal courts are responsible for upholding the Bill of Rights.

    Descriptive Questions

    • Question 13: The House of Representatives has the power to declare war, raise taxes/revenue, and to impeach federal officials, including the president
    • Question 14: The President can influence or veto legislation proposed by Congress to balance the power.
    • Question 15: The Supreme Court determines if laws are constitutional and prevents abuses of power by the other branches through judicial review.
    • Question 16: Congress can impeach and remove the president from office, override presidential vetoes, and approve presidential appointments.
    • Question 17: The Bill of Rights limits governmental power to protect individual rights and freedoms.
    • Question 18: The First Amendment guarantees basic rights, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
    • Question 19: The right to vote is not found in the First Amendment
    • Question 20: Amendments 1, 2, and 3 stemmed from Americans' experiences with British rule.
    • Question 21: The First Amendment protects various expressions and opinions.
    • Question 22: The right to assemble is a protected right.
    • Question 23: The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
    • Question 24: Due process of law requires the government to operate within prescribed legal procedures.
    • Question 25: The Ninth Amendment establishes that certain rights not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution are still protected.
    • Question 26: Article V describes the amendment process.
    • Question 27: The amendment process involves both Congress and the states.
    • Question 28: The Fifth Amendment discusses eminent domain.
    • Question 29: Government workers are likely to be affected in some respect through the scope of the Bill of Rights.
    • Question 30: No, the statement is not factual, as it's essential individuals have rights even after being convicted.
    • Question 31-60: These are open-ended/descriptive questions and require written responses. Specific answers are not provided herein due to the open-ended nature of these tasks

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