American Government Quizzes & Trivia

Are you a big fan of the American Government? Can you name the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed? Do you know the details of President Washington’s first inoculation methods tested at Valley Forge in the cold winter of 1778? Do you know the name of the German immigrant who was able to turn these rebel troops around and defeat the British?

If you think you know the nitty gritty details of our presidents and the order in which they served, take one of our multiple quizzes and see how much you really know about American government. You can put your knowledge of the three branches and the unprecedented laws that have been passed as a result of American government.

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 275 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
What is your political party?

Whig

Republican

Democratic-Republican

End Of The Course Practice Test On American Government!

In this End of Course test, we’ll be seeing if you’ve been paying close attention in class when it comes to American Government. Do you know all about how the USA is being run? Let’s find out as you get...

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 10246 | Last updated: Jan 28, 2020

Sample Question
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

To make laws

To enforce laws

To define laws

To interpret laws

American Government Final Practice Test

Everything you’ve been studying has led you to this moment – it’s the American Government Final Practice Test! Have you been paying attention in your studies or has it all gone in one ear and out the other?...

Questions: 58 | Attempts: 600 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
Voting available in any party primary.

Open Primary

Closed Primary

Hybrid Primary

American Government/ History Quiz

This quiz will test your basic knowledge of our government and the history of the U.S. Some questions were taken from tests that are used everyday like the government naturalization exams, History 101 tests etc..

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 7100 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2013

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Which of the following are the inalienable rights referred to in the Declaration of Independence?

. life, liberty, and property

Honor, liberty, and peace

Liberty, health, and community

Life, respect, and equal protection

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

The American Government Eoc Practice Test!

Practice test for the MO Government EOC test

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 2101 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

To make laws

To enforce laws

To define laws

To interpret laws

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Which agency is a more powerful CIA or FBI?

The answer to this question actually depends so much on the various yardsticks you are using to measure their power. Both agencies have different advantages over each other. FBI, apart from being a security agency, it is also a federal law enforcemen

What early governing body is this? This group of founding fathers created the United States of Americas first plan of government which gave individual states most of the major powers.

The correct answer to this question is A, 2nd Continental Congress. This congress succeeded the First Continental Congress. It was a meeting of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. It started on May 10, 1775 and ended on March 1, 1781. During this t

How will America revive its economy after Coronavirus crisis?

The Coronavirus pandemic is effecting the economies of all countries, including America's. As states begin reopening, the main focus is on rebuilding the economy. Currently the economy has taken a big hit, for businesses have been forced to close tem

Which options are true in regards to Puritans?

1. Stressed the sinfulness of all humanity2. Were Catholic missionaries escaping religious persecution

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American Government EOC Test Prep 1

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1788 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
Greenpeace, the American Medical Association American Association of Retired Persons, Mothers Against Drunk Driving are all examples of

Federal Agencies

Trade Unions

Interest Groups

Political Parties

American Government: The Federal Court System!

A quiz on the material from my American Government class regarding the Federal Court System.

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 880 | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

Sample Question
Define Jurisdiction.

Authority of the accused to defend themselves independently in a case.

Authority of a judge to hear, or try a case.

Authority of a court to hear, or try, a case.

Authority of a lawyer to hear, or try, a case.

American Government EOC Test Quiz

It’s the end of course! Before you can relax, however, there are a bunch of exams you need to look out for and one of them involves all the ins and outs of the American Government. What do you know about how the...

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 584 | Last updated: Sep 11, 2018

Sample Question
Which one of these is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

To make laws.

To enforce laws.

To define laws.

To interpret laws.

American Government Unit 1 Quiz

Questions: 34 | Attempts: 402 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
A government's legitimacy is based on its

Willingness to use power.

Sense of responsiveness and honor

Right to use power.

Disregard external forces.

Creation Of The American Government

This quiz aligns with AKS 35: 35a - analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation, 35b - assess how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 303 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
What was the main weakness of the Georgia Constitution of 1777?

It created an independent executive branch

It established two parts in the legislative branch

It gave too much power to the legislative branch

It placed too much importance on checks and balances

Unit 1 Forms & Foundations Of American Government

50 multiple choice and true/false questions (1 point each)

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 276 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
A system for maintaining order and security in a society is known as a _____________

Monarchy

Government

Culture

Civics And American Government Cp : Midterm

Mid Term Examination For Civics & Government - College Prep LevelTextbook:Â Civics, Citizens In Action by Merrill Publishing Company

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 240 | Last updated: Dec 18, 2015

Sample Question
The latin word "civis" which means citizen, is the root of this word that means "the study of rights and responsibilities of citizens."

Democratic

Civics

Diplomacy

Stipend

Lame duck

Practice Test For The Mo American Government EOC Test

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Questions: 40 | Attempts: 239 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

To make laws

To enforce laws

To define laws

To interpret laws

Unit 1 Test: Foundations Of American Govt

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Questions: 25 | Attempts: 225 | Last updated: Jan 4, 2013

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This group of founding fathers created the United States of America's first plan of government which gave individual states most of the major powers. What early governing body is this?

2nd Continental Congress

Jamestown Council

Virginia House

American Government Exam 1

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 217 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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The U.S. House of Representatives consists of ___ members.

335

435

535

635

American Government

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 160 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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What branch of government passes laws?

Legislative (congress)

Judicial

Executive

American Government

Basic American Government information

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 145 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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What branch of government is discussed in the FIRST article of the constitution?

Judicial Branch

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Senate Branch

American Government Exam 3

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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America’s political parties originated in a rivalry between Alexander Hamilton, a promoter of a strong national government and commercial interests, and Thomas Jefferson, a supporter of states’ rights and small landowners. Which of the following is true of the parties they formed?

Jefferson’s supporters formed the Federalist party and Hamilton’s followers became the Republicans.

Jefferson’s supporters formed the Democratic party and Hamilton’s followers became the Republicans.

Jefferson’s followers became the Whigs and Hamilton’s supporters formed the Federalist party.

Jefferson’s supporters formed the Republican party and Hamilton’s followers became the Federalists.

American Government Quiz 2

In the second instalment of our ongoing quiz series on the topic of American Government, we’ll be seeing what you know about a wide range of topics including the constitution, congressional acts, justice and more. What...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 103 | Last updated: Sep 11, 2018

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The principle of _____________ expresses the concept that government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.

Rule of law

Limited government

Constitutionalism

Judicial review

American Government 310l Test 1

Questions: 75 | Attempts: 100 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

Sample Question
According to Thomas Hobbes, life without government:

Would be nasty, brutish, and short.

Would be free of unnecessary intrusion.

Is unnecessary, given man’s inherent qualities.

Is a utopian ideal.

American Government Exam 2

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 96 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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The Framers adopted a system of government known as federalism because they believed that such a system

Would be more efficient than a unitary system of government.

Would preserve greater sovereignty for the states than would a confederacy.

Would accommodate both a strong national government and already existing sovereign states.

Would be more democratic than any other system of government.

How Much Do You Know About American Government? Trivia Quiz

Just how much do you know about the American Government? Do you know enough to pass this quiz? The United States federal leadership is composed of three distinct branches. These include the legislature, executive, and judicial....

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: May 5, 2020

Sample Question
What is one of the main titles of the President?

Admiral

Secretary of State

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

Attorney General

Civics And American Government Cp: Final

Civics and American Government - College Preparatory: Final ExamTextbook: Civics Citizens In Action, by Merrill Publishing Company

Questions: 43 | Attempts: 71 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012

Sample Question
A body of electors chosen to elect the President and Vice President of the United States:

Supreme Court

Legislature

The Electoral College

American Government Quiz

American govt. and it says that this quiz description is too short so im just gonna type stuffs.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 60 | Last updated: Dec 26, 2016

Sample Question
Is the power to punish crimes an expressed, implied, or inherent power?

Expressed

Implied

Inherent

American Government Final Exam Review

Take this quiz and learn more about American Government

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 56 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

American Federal Government Test 2

You’d be surprised by how many people living in the United States of America have absolutely no idea about their own federal government. What do you know about it? Take the American Federal Government Test 2 and find...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 55 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2019