CMAS Civics and Government

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Bill of Rights

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Federalist Papers

Question 2

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

Answer

Executive

Answer

Judicial

Answer

Administrative

Question 3

What is the role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws

Answer

To enforce laws

Answer

To create laws

Answer

To veto laws

Question 4

How many senators does each U.S. state have in Congress?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

It varies by population

Question 5

What does the term 'checks and balances' mean in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

Each branch has powers that limit the other branches

Answer

The government keeps financial records

Answer

Only one branch controls the government

Answer

Citizens check on government spending

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

Answer

The right to bear arms

Answer

Protection from unreasonable searches

Answer

The right to a fair trial

Question 7

What is the minimum age to vote in U.S. federal elections?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16

Answer

21

Answer

25