Civics and Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities for Young Citizens

Question 1

Which right do all U.S. citizens have?

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To vote

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To drive

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To own a gun

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To eat at a restaurant

Question 2

What are some responsibilities of citizens in the United States?

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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 about other cultures

Question 3

What is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?

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Put their own interests first

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Obey the laws

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Respect the rights of others

Question 4

What is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen?

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Spreading rumors and gossiping

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Following the rules

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Being kind and respectful to others

Question 5

What are some responsibilities that all citizens in the United States have?

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Paying taxes

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Voting in elections

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Serving on a jury

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Washing their car

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a citizen in the United States?

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Driving a car without a valid driver's license

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Voting in elections

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Paying taxes

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Serving on a jury when called upon

Question 7

Which right is NOT protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution?

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Right to bear arms

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Freedom of speech

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Freedom of religion

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Freedom of the press

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen in the United States?

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Cause trouble in the neighborhood

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Vote in elections

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Pay taxes

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Serve on a jury

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a way that citizens can participate in the political process?

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Start a business

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Vote in elections

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Run for office

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Join a political party

Question 10

What are some responsibilities of citizens in the United States?

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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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Join the military

Question 11

What are two responsibilities of citizens in the United States?

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Voting in elections

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Paying taxes

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Defending the country

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit of being a responsible citizen?

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Feeling more connected to your community

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Having more opportunities to learn and grow

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Being more likely to get into trouble with the law

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Getting paid for your work in the community

Question 13

Which court is the highest 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 14

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

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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 15

How do citizens choose their leaders?

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By voting in elections

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By having a lottery

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By choosing the oldest person in town

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By choosing the richest person in town

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a right protected by the Constitution?

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Right to a free car

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right to a speedy trial

Question 17

Which of the following is a right that U.S. citizens do NOT have?

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Right to be rude to others

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Freedom of speech

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Right to vote

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Right to a fair trial

Question 18

Who is responsible for making laws in the United States?

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Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The Governor of each state

Question 19

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of 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 20

What is the national bird of the United States?

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Bald Eagle

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Eagle

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Statue of Liberty

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White House

Question 21

What is the name of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

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Congress

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Senate

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House of Representatives

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Supreme Court

Question 22

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare independence from Great Britain

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To list the rights of citizens

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To establish a new government

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To abolish slavery

Question 23

What is the highest level of government in the United States?

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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 24

What is the name of the document that outlines the basic principles of the United States 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 25

What is the role of the President of the United States?

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To enforce the laws

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To interpret the laws

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To make the laws

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To advise the President

Question 26

Which of the following is a right guaranteed to US citizens by the Constitution?

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The right to vote in elections

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The right to free public education

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The right to a guaranteed job

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The right to own a house

Question 27

What is considered the highest law in the United States?

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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 Articles of Confederation

Question 28

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 29

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise of loyalty to the United States

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A song that is sung at sporting events

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A prayer that is said before meals

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A poem that is recited in school

Question 30

Who is the leader of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

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The President

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The Vice President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Question 31

Which amendment to the Constitution is all about protecting our freedom of 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 32

What is the most important job of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret the Constitution

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To appoint judges

Question 33

The United States has a set of rules that everyone must follow. What is the name of this document?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 34

What do we call it when citizens get involved in their government and community?

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Civic participation

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Political action

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Lobbying

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Voting

Question 35

There are many ways that young people can make a difference in their community. Which of these is NOT a way that students can participate?

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Playing video games

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Volunteering

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Attending community meetings

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Writing letters to elected officials

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen?

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To disobey the law

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To vote in elections

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To help others in need

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To obey the law

Question 37

What is the name of the document that declares the rights and freedoms of American citizens?

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The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Federalist Papers

Question 38

Which of the following is a way that citizens can NOT participate in their community?

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Ignoring your community

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Volunteering

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Attending town hall meetings

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Running for office

Question 39

True or False: All citizens who are 18 years old and older have the right to vote in the United States.

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True

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False

Question 40

Which describes the branch of government that makes laws?

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The Legislative Branch

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The Supreme Court

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The Executive Branch

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The Department of Justice

Question 41

True or False: The United States is a communist country.

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False

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True

Question 42

What is the most important responsibility of a citizen?

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To obey the law

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To vote

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To obey the President

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To be a good friend

Question 43

Which of these is a right protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right to a fair trial

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Right to vote

Question 44

Which branch of government makes laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Federal

Question 45

What does the preamble to the U.S. Constitution do?

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States the goals of the Constitution

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Lists the rights of citizens

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Lists the punishments for breaking the law

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Describes the structure of the government

Question 46

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual rights

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To establish the structure of the government

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To define the powers of the president

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To create a system of checks and balances

Question 47

Which of these is a right protected by the Constitution that prevents people from being searched or arrested without a valid reason?

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Freedom to speak your mind

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Right to a fair trial

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Right to own guns

Question 48

What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The District Court

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The Tax Court

Question 49

What document outlines the basic laws and principles that govern the United States?

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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 Articles of Confederation

Question 50

What is the name of the group that makes laws for the United States?

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The Congress

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The Senate

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The House of Representatives

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The Supreme Court

Question 51

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our freedom to speak, write, and practice our religion?

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The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fourth Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

Question 52

What does the Statue of Liberty represent for the United States?

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Freedom and opportunity for all.

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The American Revolution

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The military's strength

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The country's immigrant history

Question 53

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects our right to say what we think?

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 54

What is the main purpose of elections?

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To choose leaders

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To make new laws

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To raise money for the government

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To declare war on other countries

Question 55

What is it called when people who live in a country have special rights and responsibilities?

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Citizenship

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Residency

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Nationality

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Patriotism

Question 56

What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you are allowed to do, while a responsibility is something you have to do.

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A responsibility is something you are allowed to do, while a right is something you have to do.

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There is no difference between a right and a responsibility.

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A right is something you can choose to do, while a responsibility is something you cannot choose to do.

Question 57

What is written on the Great Seal of the United States?

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E Pluribus Unum

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In God We Trust

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Liberty and Justice for All

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The Land of the Free

Question 58

Which of these is a right that all U.S. citizens have?

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The right to vote in elections

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The right to own a gun

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The right to start a business

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The right to drive a car

Question 59

Who is the leader with the highest rank in the U.S. government?

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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 60

What is the name of the document that contains a list of the most important rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens?

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Magna Carta

Question 61

Which of these is **not** a right protected by the US Constitution?

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Right to marry someone of the same sex

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right to a fair trial

Question 62

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Supreme Court

Question 63

What is the highest law in the United States?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 64

Who is the leader of the US military?

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President

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Vice President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice