8th Grade Civics Test PDF

8th Grade Civics Test ===================== Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Instructions: Circle the correct answer for each question. 1\. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights? - A. To list the powers of the federa...

8th Grade Civics Test ===================== Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Instructions: Circle the correct answer for each question. 1\. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights? - A. To list the powers of the federal government. - B. To protect individual freedoms and rights. - C. To outline the structure of the government. - D. To establish state governments. 2\. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? - A. 5 - B. 10 - C. 15 - D. 20 3\. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? - A. Executive - B. Judicial - C. Legislative - D. None of the above 4\. What is the primary role of the Executive Branch? - A. To interpret laws. - B. To enforce laws. - C. To create laws. - D. To declare laws unconstitutional. 5\. What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful? - A. Separation of Powers - B. Checks and Balances - C. Federalism - D. Popular Sovereignty 6\. Which branch has the power to veto a law? - A. Executive - B. Legislative - C. Judicial - D. None of the above 7\. Who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional? - A. Congress - B. The President - C. The Supreme Court - D. The Senate 8\. What document begins with \'We the People\'? - A. The Declaration of Independence - B. The Constitution - C. The Bill of Rights - D. The Articles of Confederation 9\. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution? - A. To introduce the Constitution and outline its goals. - B. To list individual rights. - C. To establish state governments. - D. To create the three branches of government. 10\. What principle divides government power between the national and state governments? - A. Federalism - B. Separation of Powers - C. Rule of Law - D. Checks and Balances 11\. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech? - A. First Amendment - B. Second Amendment - C. Fourth Amendment - D. Tenth Amendment 12\. How can Congress check the power of the President? - A. By vetoing laws. - B. By declaring executive orders unconstitutional. - C. By overriding a presidential veto. - D. By appointing Supreme Court justices. 13\. What does the system of checks and balances do? - A. Allows each branch to limit the powers of the others. - B. Creates equal representation for all states. - C. Divides government into federal and state levels. - D. Guarantees individual rights. 14\. What is required to amend the Constitution? - A. Approval by the Supreme Court. - B. Approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states. - C. A presidential signature. - D. A unanimous vote by Congress. 15\. Which branch of government has the power to approve treaties? - A. Executive - B. Legislative - C. Judicial - D. None of the above Answer Key ---------- 1\. B 2\. B 3\. C 4\. B 5\. B 6\. A 7\. C 8\. B 9\. A 10\. A 11\. A 12\. C 13\. A 14\. B 15\. B