FREE Civic Literacy Systems of Government Question and Answers

Question 1

How many senators from the US are there?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

200

Answer

435

Answer

50

Question 2

Who becomes President if neither the President nor the Vice President is able to continue in office?

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the House

Answer

The winner of the new election

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The President’s spouse

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The previous President, only until the end of the current term

Question 3

What prevents one branch of the government from gaining excessive power?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances and the separation of powers

Answer

Only the Supreme Court.

Answer

Representation that explicitly balances classes

Answer

State governments picking senators

Question 4

What are the names of the two major political parties in America?

Accepted Answer

Republican and Democratic

Answer

Libertarian and Independent

Answer

Libertarian and Democratic

Answer

Republican and Independent

Question 5

Why do certain states have a greater number of representatives than others?

Accepted Answer

They have a larger population (more people.)

Answer

Some states are older than other states

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Some states are closer to Washington D.C. than other states

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Some states are bigger geographically than others

Question 6

What is the name of the highest court in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

Answer

The Superior Court

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The Circuit Court

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The District Court

Question 7

The Supreme Court has how many justices?

Accepted Answer

Nine

Answer

Eight

Answer

Ten

Answer

Seven

Question 8

How many years do we elect a U.S. Senator for?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

Eight

Question 9

How many of the House of Representatives' members have voting rights?

Accepted Answer

435

Answer

50

Answer

263

Answer

100

Question 10

Why is it vital to know your state's capital?

Accepted Answer

Because your state capital is always the city where the state legislature is located

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Because your state capital is always the oldest city in your state

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Because your state capital is always the city where the most people live in a state

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Because your state capital is always the city where the most economic activity takes place in a state