Government and Civics for Third Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How do laws get made in the United States?

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A bill is introduced in Congress, then debated, voted on, and if it passes, the President signs it into law.

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The President makes a law and signs it.

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People vote for a law in an election.

Question 2

What is the Supreme Court's main job in the U.S. government?

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To explain the Constitution and laws, and decide if they are fair.

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To create new laws for the country.

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To make sure people follow the laws of the country.

Question 3

What's the difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you can do, while a responsibility is something you should do.

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A responsibility is something you can do, while a right is something you should do.

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Rights and responsibilities are the same thing.

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I don't know.

Question 4

In a democracy, what is the most important responsibility of every citizen?

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Voting in elections and staying informed

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Paying taxes and obeying laws

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Joining the military

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Recycling and conserving energy

Question 5

In a democracy, which level of government has the most authority?

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Federal Government

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Local Government

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State Government

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Tribal Government

Question 6

Which court in the United States has the most power?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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State Supreme Court

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a part of the US government?

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations

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The President

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The Chief Justice

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The Speaker of the House

Question 8

Which branch of the US government makes new laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

Question 9

What is a responsibility of being a good citizen?

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Vote in elections

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Help others in need

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Break the law

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Be rude to people you don't like

Question 10

Which branch of the US government is responsible for putting laws into action?

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Executive branch

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Legislative branch

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Judicial branch

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Military branch

Question 11

In a democracy, what is a key responsibility of citizens?

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Follow the laws of the country

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Always support the government's choices

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Serve in the military

Question 12

Which of the following is a responsibility of US citizens?

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Vote in elections

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Pay taxes

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Serve on a jury

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Learn how to play baseball

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a branch of the US government?

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Department of Education

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 14

Who is the leader of the United States?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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The Governor of California

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the three branches of the US government?

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The Supreme Court

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The FBI

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The White House

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The Library of Congress

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a branch of the US government?

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The Department of Transportation

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** one of the three main branches of the US government?

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Department of Education

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the US government?

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Department of Transportation

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 19

Which of these is **not** a branch of the US government?

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Department of Transportation

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 20

Which part of the US government creates and approves laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Supreme Court

Question 21

In a democracy, which of these is a right that citizens possess?

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The right to vote

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The right to a free education

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The right to own a gun

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The right to healthcare

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a separate branch of the US government?

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Department of Education

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Legislative Branch

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Supreme Court

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Executive Branch

Question 23

In the US government, which branch is responsible for creating and approving laws?

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Congress

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The President and their Cabinet

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The Supreme Court

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The Department of Justice

Question 24

Which part of the US government has the job of creating laws?

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Congress

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The Supreme Court

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The President

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The Federal Reserve

Question 25

Who leads the branch of the US government that puts laws into action?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the US government?

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Department of Education

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a right that is specifically protected by the US Constitution?

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The right to keep a pet

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The right to express your opinions

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The right to own a gun for self-defense

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The right to a fair trial if you are charged with a crime

Question 28

Which part of the US government is responsible for creating laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Department of Defense

Question 29

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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State Supreme Court

Question 30

Which branch of the US government is responsible for creating and passing new laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Department of Defense

Question 31

Who makes the laws in the US government?

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The Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The Cabinet

Question 32

Which part of the US government is not one of the three branches?

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Supreme Court

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 33

Who makes the laws in the US government?

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The Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The FBI

Question 34

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice

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The Governor

Question 35

Which document sets up the rules for the US government?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Question 36

Which right allows us to say what we think and practice our religion?

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The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

Question 37

What do we call the process of changing or adding to the Constitution?

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Amendment

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Ratification

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Impeachment

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Judicial review

Question 38

What is the name for the system where power is shared between the national government and the state governments?

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Federalism

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Democracy

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Checks and balances

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Separation of powers

Question 39

The US government has three main divisions. Which are they?

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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

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Democratic, Republican, and Independent

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House of Representatives, Senate, and Supreme Court

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White House, Capitol Building, and Pentagon

Question 40

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the structure and powers of the government

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To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens

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To protect the country from invasion

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To promote economic growth

Question 41

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our right to speak our minds?

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First Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 42

What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

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To explain what the Constitution and laws mean

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To make sure people follow the laws

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To create new laws

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To choose the President

Question 43

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To declare the colonies' freedom from Great Britain

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To set up the rules for the new government

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To explain the rights of citizens

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To make a new constitution

Question 44

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 45

Which branch of the US government does not make laws?

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Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

Question 46

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch in the US?

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

Question 47

Which part of the government is responsible for making laws in the US?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 48

What is the name of the highest court in the US?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 49

Which Amendment to the US Constitution protects the right to free speech?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

Question 50

What is the process called when the US Constitution is changed?

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Amendment

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Ratification

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Veto

Question 51

Which of the following protects US citizens from unfair or cruel treatment?

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Magna Carta

Question 52

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare freedom from Great Britain

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To establish a new government

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To protect the rights of citizens

Question 53

Which branch of the government is responsible for creating laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 54

What are the first ten changes made to the US Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 55

Which right allows you to share your ideas freely?

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Freedom of Speech

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Right to Vote

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Right to a Fair Trial

Question 56

What is the most important job of the Supreme Court?

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To decide what the laws mean

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To make laws

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To make sure laws are followed

Question 57

What branch of the US government creates new laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Military

Question 58

Which change to the US Constitution gave people the right to vote?

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Nineteenth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Thirteenth Amendment

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Twenty-sixth Amendment

Question 59

What document describes the basic rules for the US government?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Magna Carta

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of US citizens?

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Paying the highest taxes

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Following the laws

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Voting in elections

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Serving on a jury

Question 61

What is the highest law in the United States?

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Constitution

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Supreme Court decisions

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Presidential orders

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State laws

Question 62

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

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Governor

Question 63

Which Amendment adds the right to free speech?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 64

How are laws different from rules?

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Laws are made by the government, while rules are made by groups or people.

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Rules are made by the government, while laws are made by groups or people.

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Laws are more important than rules.

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There is no difference between a law and a rule.