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| Which subject | History |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| What topic | civics |
| Question types | Mixed |
| Number of questions | 21 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
A. To outline the structure of government
B. To protect individual freedoms
C. To regulate commerce
D. To define the powers of the President
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
A. 13th Amendment
B. 15th Amendment
C. 19th Amendment
D. 21st Amendment
What is a democracy?
A. A system where a single ruler holds power
B. A government ruled by a king or queen
C. A government by the people, for the people
D. A system where the military controls the government
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison
D. Benjamin Franklin
What right is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
A. Right to bear arms
B. Freedom of speech
C. Right to a fair trial
D. Right to vote
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A. Executive Branch
B. Legislative Branch
C. Judicial Branch
D. Administrative Branch
What does the term "checks and balances" refer to in government?
A. A system to ensure fair elections
B. Procedures to equalize tax burdens
C. Mechanisms that prevent one branch from overpowering another
D. Programs that balance the federal budget
Which document declared American independence from Britain?
A. The Articles of Confederation
B. The Magna Carta
C. The Declaration of Independence
D. The Federalist Papers
What is the highest court in the United States?
A. Court of Appeals
B. Supreme Court
C. District Court
D. International Court
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
A. To interpret laws
B. To enforce laws
C. To make laws
D. To review laws
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in U.S. elections?
A. Being a U.S. citizen
B. Being at least 18 years old
C. Having a certain level of education
D. Being a resident of the state where you vote
What document outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the United States?
A. Constitution
B. Federalist Papers
C. Emancipation Proclamation
D. Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
A. 10
B. 27
C. 50
D. 35
Who has the power to declare war?
A. The President
B. The Senate
C. The House of Representatives
D. Congress
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
A. 15th Amendment
B. 19th Amendment
C. 24th Amendment
D. 26th Amendment
What is the term used to describe a government that is run by elected officials?
A. Theocracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Republic
D. Monarchy
What is the primary responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
A. To obey the laws
B. To run for office
C. To pay taxes
D. To participate in elections
How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined?
A. By state population
B. By land area
C. By national census results
D. By historical precedent
Which of the following amendments ended Prohibition?
A. 18th Amendment
B. 19th Amendment
C. 20th Amendment
D. 21st Amendment
What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
A. It established the power of judicial review
B. It enforced the right to vote
C. It abolished slavery
D. It defined free speech protections
What is civic responsibility?
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