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Civics Challenge Quiz - Test Your Civics Savvy

Are you a “Civics Sage” or “Civics Spirited” or somewhere in between?

Test your knowledge of the first four lessons of our Civics Crash Course. As a patriotic act for 4th of July - Independence Day, extend your understanding of the American government and share with friends to elevate your celebration!

How to take the US Vote Civics Challenge:

Answer 4 multiple choice questions
Self-assess using our Civics Mastery Scale
Refer to the corresponding crash course lessons to read up on any answers you missed or to deepen your understanding
Share this quiz with others to challenge them to brush up on their knowledge of American government
Start a discussion using our guides at the end of each crash course

Civics Savvy: 4-Question Quiz

Question 1

The U.S. government is:

A) a direct democracy
B) a representative democracy
C) run by delegates
D) headed by a sovereign president

Dive deeper on this topic in Lesson 1:
In What Ways Are We Represented in our Representative Democracy?

(Answer: B)

Question 2

All of the following can be removed from office by the manner prescribed EXCEPT:

A) Cabinet Officials through impeachment
B) Congressmen and Senators through expulsion
C) All federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, through impeachment
D) Vice President through a recall election

Dive deeper on this topic in Lesson Two:
How Are Elected Officials Held to Account Between Elections?

(Answer: D)

Question 3

The Federal Register helps:

A) citizens register for potential military drafts
B) legal residents with taxes
C) Americans provide input on federal rules before policies go into effect
D) Americans outside of the country evacuate in emergencies

Dive deeper on this topic in Lesson 3:
How Can Citizens Participate in Democracy Between Elections?

(Answer: C)

Question 4

State governments hold all of the following powers EXCEPT

A) regulating interstate commerce
B) conducting elections
C) establishing courts and setting punishments
D) providing for public safety and promoting general welfare

Dive deeper on this topic in Lesson 4:
What Powers Do State Governments Hold?

(Answer: A)

How do you stack up?

Civics Mastery Scale

0-1 Correct Answers - You are Civics Spirited and came to the right place at the right time to increase your knowledge before the next election by taking our Civics Crash Course!
2 Correct Answers - You are Civics Savvy and off to a good start! Check out our lessons to get to the next level.
3 Correct Answers - You are Civics Superb and just need a rust buster - look below to see which lessons you should review.
4 Correct Answers - You are a Civics Sage and should give your friends a boost by running a discussion group using our guides at the end of each lesson!