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Civics and Government Essentials

Civics & Government

A collection of foundational knowledge questions regarding government structure, law, and citizenship for middle school students.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 11+ Apr 17, 2026

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1 Which document is known as the supreme law of the United States?
  • A The Bill of Rights
  • B The Declaration of Independence
  • C The U.S. Constitution
  • D The Articles of Confederation
2 How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?
  • A Two
  • B Three
  • C Four
  • D Five
3 Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
  • A The Legislative Branch
  • B The Judicial Branch
  • C The Executive Branch
  • D The State Government
4 Who is the head of the executive branch at the federal level in the United States?
  • A The Speaker of the House
  • B The Chief Justice
  • C The Vice President
  • D The President
5 What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
  • A To enforce laws
  • B To interpret laws
  • C To create taxes
  • D To command the military
6 How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
  • A 50
  • B 100
  • C 435
  • D 538
7 What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively called?
  • A The Preamble
  • B The Articles of Confederation
  • C The Bill of Rights
  • D The Emancipation Proclamation
8 Which level of government is primarily responsible for issuing driver's licenses?
  • A Federal government
  • B State government
  • C Local government
  • D International government
9 What is the term for a system of government where power is shared between a national government and state governments?
  • A Monarchy
  • B Federalism
  • C Dictatorship
  • D Oligarchy
10 Which document officially announced that the thirteen American colonies were separating from Great Britain?
  • A The U.S. Constitution
  • B The Bill of Rights
  • C The Magna Carta
  • D The Declaration of Independence
11 What is the minimum age required to become the President of the United States?
  • A 25
  • B 30
  • C 35
  • D 40
12 In the U.S. Congress, how many members serve in the House of Representatives?
  • A 100
  • B 435
  • C 50
  • D 270
13 Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
  • A 13th Amendment
  • B 15th Amendment
  • C 19th Amendment
  • D 26th Amendment
14 What is the name of the process used to formally accuse a public official of misconduct?
  • A Veto
  • B Impeachment
  • C Ratification
  • D Confirmation
15 Who becomes President if both the President and the Vice President are unable to serve?
  • A The Secretary of State
  • B The Chief Justice
  • C The Speaker of the House
  • D The President pro tempore of the Senate
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