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So you consider yourself a reasonably well-informed citizen of the United States of America and you want to know just how well you remember those high school civics classes that taught you the basics of the American government. Or maybe you just want to prove to someone that you know what you’re tShow More
So you consider yourself a reasonably well-informed citizen of the United States of America and you want to know just how well you remember those high school civics classes that taught you the basics of the American government. Or maybe you just want to prove to someone that you know what you’re talking about when it comes to politics.
It’s time to put your money where your mouth is and prove that you know how our government works (at least the basics). We want to know if you understand the branches of government, the history of our government, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and just a bit about how things move through the government.
If you think you can show us how it’s done, then click through to the quiz and make sure you tell your friends the next time you get into a political argument: I aced a government quiz.
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How does the US Constitution get amended?
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Only through a Constitutional Convention.
By a vote of the legislature approved by the states or through a Constitutional Convention.
By decree of the President, approved by the legislature.
By a vote of the legislature, approved by the states, or by decree of the president approved by the legislature.
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The US legislature includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. What word describes that?
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Dukakis
Bilateral
Duochrome
Bicameral
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How long is a US Senate term?
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2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime
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What piece of law definitively outlawed slavery?
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The Emancipation Proclamation
The 13th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
The Bill of Rights
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What are the three branches of government?
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Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Congressional, Administrative
Administrative, Legislative, Congressional
Congressional, Judicial, Executive
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How many articles are in the Constitution?
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5
7
10
27
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Which of these is not required to be elected in the House of Representatives?
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Live in the state you’re representing
Born in the United States
A U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
At least 25 years old
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Which of these is NOT a Power of Congress?
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Declaring war
Printing money
Amending the Constitution
Taxing
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How many electoral votes are required to win the Presidency?
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220
235
250
270
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What year was the Constitution signed?
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1492
1607
1787
1878
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The 5th Amendment protects people from what?
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Self-incrimination
Illegal search and seizure
Search without a warrant
Housing troops
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Before it's a law, what is a piece of legislation called? Hint: remember School House Rock.
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