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CIVIC LITERACY STUDY PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
The United States is an example of which type of government?
constitutional monarchy
a constitutional republic
a direct democracy
a parliamentary monarchy - correct-answer-a constitutional republic
Which is an example of federalism?
the Congress declaring war
power being separated among branches of government
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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?
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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
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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
CIVIC LITERACY STUDY PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
The United States is an example of which type of government?
constitutional monarchy
a constitutional republic
a direct democracy
a parliamentary monarchy - correct-answer-a constitutional republic
Which is an example of federalism?
the Congress declaring war
power being separated among branches of government
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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?
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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
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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
