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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