FREE MCAP Social Studies & Government Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

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 2

How many branches make up the U.S. federal government?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

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4

Question 3

What historical event is celebrated on July 4th in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

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The signing of the Constitution

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The end of the Revolutionary War

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The first presidential inauguration

Question 4

Which Maryland city served as the temporary U.S. capital from 1783-1784?

Accepted Answer

Annapolis

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Baltimore

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Frederick

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Rockville

Question 5

What principle gives each branch of government authority over the others?

Accepted Answer

Checks & balances

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Federalism

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Popular sovereignty

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Judicial review

Question 6

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 7

What document established Maryland as a British colony in 1632?

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Maryland

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The Mayflower Compact

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The Maryland Toleration Act

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The Fundamental Orders

Question 8

Which level of government is primarily responsible for education?

Accepted Answer

Local government

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Federal government

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State government

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United Nations

Question 9

What Maryland landmark is considered the birthplace of the national anthem?

Accepted Answer

Fort McHenry

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Annapolis State House

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Antietam Battlefield

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge