Take this Quiz: 2025 civics test — practice test 2 | Zestly

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the land?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 2

The Constitution begins with the words “We the People.” Which idea does that phrase express?

Accepted Answer

Self-government

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Rule by the wealthiest citizens

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Authority granted by a king

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Government by the military

Question 3

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Amendments

Answer

A national referendum

Answer

Supreme Court rulings

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Executive orders

Question 4

Which of these is one reason the Declaration of Independence is important?

Answer

It created the three branches of government.

Answer

It ended slavery in the United States.

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It gave women the right to vote.

Answer

It says all people are created equal.

Question 5

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

Answer

All three branches

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The executive branch

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The legislative branch

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The judicial branch

Question 6

What part of the federal government writes laws?

Answer

The Supreme Court

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The Cabinet

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The president

Answer

Congress

Question 7

Which of these is a power of the U.S. Congress?

Answer

Declares war

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Vetoes bills

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Commands the armed forces

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Decides if a law is unconstitutional

Question 8

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

Answer

Four years

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Eight years

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Six years

Answer

Two years

Question 9

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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One hundred (100)

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Fifty (50)

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Five hundred thirty-five (535)

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Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Question 10

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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Two years

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Four years

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Six years

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One year