NEDP Civics and Government

Question 1

What are the three branches of the United States federal government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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Federal, State, and Local

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Senate, House, and Presidency

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Democratic, Republican, and Independent

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms from government infringement

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To establish the structure of Congress

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To describe the process for electing the President

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To set tax rates for citizens

Question 3

How is a U.S. Senator elected, and how long is the term?

Accepted Answer

By popular vote in their state; 6-year term

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By state legislatures; 4-year term

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By the Electoral College; 4-year term

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By popular vote nationwide; 2-year term

Question 4

What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

Accepted Answer

It is a group of representatives from each state that formally elects the President.

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It is a college that trains future government leaders.

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It is the national popular vote count of all citizens.

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It is a committee that reviews candidates' qualifications.

Question 5

Which document established the framework of the United States government and is considered the supreme law of the land?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Federalist Papers

Question 6

What is the main function of local government?

Accepted Answer

To manage community services like schools, roads, police, and zoning

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To declare war and manage foreign policy

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To print and regulate currency

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To pass federal laws for the entire country