CIVIC LITERACY STUDY PRACTICE
MULTIPLE CHOICE 80 QUESTIONS &
ACTUAL CORRECT SOLUTIONS ALL
PASSED 100%
The United States is an example of which type of government?
a constitutional republic - CORRECT ANSWER a constitutional republic
Which is an example of federalism?
the Congress declaring war
power being separated among branches of government
the President nominating an ambassador
power being shared between state and national governments - CORRECT ANSWER
power being shared between state and national governments
The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?
volunteering to improve communities
thanks to the agricultural community
the contributions of laborers
the sacrifices of military personnel - CORRECT ANSWER the sacrifices of military
personnel
Which part of the U.S. government was created to reflect the position that governments
derive their powers from the consent of the governed?
the bureaucracy
the executive
,the judiciary
the legislature - CORRECT ANSWER the legislature
Which document represents the supreme law of the land?
the Mayflower Compact
the Magna Carta
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S. Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER the U.S. Constitution
Which government official is elected by the people?
a congressional staffer
a governor
a lobbyist
a federal judge - CORRECT ANSWER a governor
Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?
earning an income
running for federal office
buying a home
serving in the military - CORRECT ANSWER running for federal office
Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative power?
appoint ambassadors
veto
tax
judicial review - CORRECT ANSWER veto
The excerpt below is from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
, "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
territorial acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER eminent domain
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
Korematsu v. United States (1944)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - CORRECT ANSWER Brown v. Board of Education of
Topeka (1954)
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?
It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
It established that the accused is protected by freedom of speech.
It established that the accused has the right to a speedy trial.
It established that the accused is protected against self-incrimination. - CORRECT
ANSWER It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
Which is an example of the rule of law?
the exemption of government officials from the law
the declaration of war by military authorities
the direct participation of citizens in lawmaking
the equality of all citizens before the law - CORRECT ANSWER the equality of all
citizens before the law
Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern
expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
MULTIPLE CHOICE 80 QUESTIONS &
ACTUAL CORRECT SOLUTIONS ALL
PASSED 100%
The United States is an example of which type of government?
a constitutional republic - CORRECT ANSWER a constitutional republic
Which is an example of federalism?
the Congress declaring war
power being separated among branches of government
the President nominating an ambassador
power being shared between state and national governments - CORRECT ANSWER
power being shared between state and national governments
The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?
volunteering to improve communities
thanks to the agricultural community
the contributions of laborers
the sacrifices of military personnel - CORRECT ANSWER the sacrifices of military
personnel
Which part of the U.S. government was created to reflect the position that governments
derive their powers from the consent of the governed?
the bureaucracy
the executive
,the judiciary
the legislature - CORRECT ANSWER the legislature
Which document represents the supreme law of the land?
the Mayflower Compact
the Magna Carta
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S. Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER the U.S. Constitution
Which government official is elected by the people?
a congressional staffer
a governor
a lobbyist
a federal judge - CORRECT ANSWER a governor
Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?
earning an income
running for federal office
buying a home
serving in the military - CORRECT ANSWER running for federal office
Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative power?
appoint ambassadors
veto
tax
judicial review - CORRECT ANSWER veto
The excerpt below is from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
, "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
territorial acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER eminent domain
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
Korematsu v. United States (1944)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - CORRECT ANSWER Brown v. Board of Education of
Topeka (1954)
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?
It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
It established that the accused is protected by freedom of speech.
It established that the accused has the right to a speedy trial.
It established that the accused is protected against self-incrimination. - CORRECT
ANSWER It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
Which is an example of the rule of law?
the exemption of government officials from the law
the declaration of war by military authorities
the direct participation of citizens in lawmaking
the equality of all citizens before the law - CORRECT ANSWER the equality of all
citizens before the law
Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern
expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
