Quiz of the Day
1.
CE.2d Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps used to amend the Constitution?
A) Congress proposes a change and the states ratifyB) Congress proposes a change and the courts interpret
C) States propose a change and Congress ratifies
D) States propose a change and the states ratify
2.
CE.3e Which of the following aspects of citizenship is the picture above demonstrating?
A)
Civic duty
B)
Civic responsibility
C)
Naturalization
D)
Freedom of religion
3.
CE.7a What is the Virginia governor's second in command / vice president called?
A) Assistant GovernorB) Lieutenant Governor
C) Attorney General
D) Grand Vizier
4.
CE.2c Within the preamble to the Constitution of the U.S., "promote the general welfare" means:
A) the government will try to help all AmericansB) a clearly defined class system will be set up in the U.S.
C) welfare benefits will be eliminated
D) the rights of only the rich will be protected
CE.3b The picture above best represents which fundamental freedom?
B) petition
C) press
D) religion
6.
CE.6a Which branch of government is responsible for raising revenue through taxes and other levies?
A) JudicialB) Executive
C) Legislative
D) National
7.
CE.3b The picture above best represents which fundamental freedom?
B) religion
C) assembly
D) press
8.
CE.2a “The people rule” in a
A) dictatorshipB) democracy
C) triumvirate
D) socialist state
9.
CE.6b Which of the following is a check the executive branch does not have?
A) Vetoes acts of CongressB) Appoints federal judges
C) Impeach judges/justices
D) Calls Congress into special session
10.
CE.6a _____________ = Number of representatives in the US House of Representatives; _____________ = Number of US Senators.
Bonus
CE.6c List the five steps in the lawmaking process in order. (2 points for every correct step)