MCAS MCAS Civics and Government

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of the United States

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Bill of Rights

Answer

The Federalist Papers

Question 2

How many branches does the Massachusetts state government have?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

Question 3

Who serves as the head of the executive branch of the Massachusetts state government?

Accepted Answer

The Governor

Answer

The Speaker of the House

Answer

The Chief Justice

Answer

The Lieutenant Governor

Question 4

In what year was the Massachusetts Constitution adopted?

Accepted Answer

1780

Answer

1776

Answer

1787

Answer

1791

Question 5

How many U.S. Senators does Massachusetts send to the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Four

Answer

Nine

Question 6

What is the primary role of the judicial branch of government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws

Answer

To make laws

Answer

To enforce laws

Answer

To propose constitutional amendments

Question 7

What is the term of office for a Massachusetts Governor?

Accepted Answer

Four years

Answer

Two years

Answer

Three years

Answer

Six years