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Civics 18-Weeks Review
Test Description: Civics 18-Week Test Review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which document defines the powers and structure of the national government?
A
Virginia Constitution
B
U.S. Constitution
C
Articles of Confederation
D
Declaration of Independence
2) Separation of powers means -
A
The three branches of government have different jobs
B
Population of the world
C
President and Vice-President have different jobs
D
Justices of the Supreme Court have different offices
3) The Senate and House of Representatives are the two houses of-
A
Executive Office
B
Supreme Court
C
President
D
Congress
4) Which branch of government raises revenue through taxes, regulates trade, and declares war?
A
Supreme
B
Legislative
C
Judicial
D
Executive
5) Which branch has the power to impeach and convict a president?
A
Supreme
B
Legislative
C
Executive
D
Judicial
6) Overriding vetoes and impeaching a president are checks on the executive branch by the ___ branch.
A
Legislative
B
Executive
C
Olive
D
Judicial
7) Which branch appoints judges and can veto legislation?
A
Judicial
B
None of these
C
Legislative
D
Executive
8) Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but used to carry out expressed powers are called __ powers.
A
Enumerated
B
Implied
C
Expressed
D
Reserved
9) What does the term lobbying mean?
A
Powers set aside for the state
B
Having two houses
C
Sitting in a lobby for a long time
D
Seeking to influence legislators
10) Why do officials write laws and take action?
A
Because the President asks them to
B
They don't
C
In response to problems/issues
D
Because the Supreme Court asks them to
11) All of the following are factors that influence who votes EXCEPT-
A
Age
B
Gender
C
Education
D
Income
12) Which kind of election has the MOST voter participation?
A
Presidential
B
Mayoral
C
Congressional
D
Gubernatorial
13) Which of the following is NOT a 1st Amendment freedom?
A
Freedom of the Seas
B
Freedom of Assembly
C
Freedom of Religion
D
Freedom of the Press
14) A change in the Constitution is called a(n)-
A
Amendment
B
Prohibition
C
Alteration
D
Ratification
15) What does the U.S. Constitution do?
A
Outlines the boundaries of our states
B
Gives a plan for how our government should be set up
C
Explains how business should be done
D
Creates schools
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