Question 1
What is the Constitution?
110 US Government Basics: Constitution, Branches, and Rights Practice Questions (2026)
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Question 2
Why was the Constitution written?
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Question 3
When was the Constitution written?
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Question 4
Where was the Constitution written?
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Question 5
What does the Constitution do?
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Question 6
What are the first ten amendments called?
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Question 7
Why was the Bill of Rights added?
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Question 8
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
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Question 9
What is an amendment?
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Question 10
Who approves constitutional amendments?
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Question 11
How many branches of government exist?
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Question 12
What are the three branches of government?
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Question 13
What does the legislative branch do?
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Question 14
What group makes up the legislative branch?
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Question 15
What are the two parts of Congress?
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Question 16
How many U.S. Senators are there?
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Question 17
How many Senators does each state have?
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Question 18
How many voting members are in the House?
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Question 19
What does the executive branch do?
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Question 20
Who leads the executive branch?
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Question 21
Who is the current U.S. President?
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Question 22
What does the judicial branch do?
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Question 23
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
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Question 24
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
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Question 25
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
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Question 26
What are checks and balances?
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Question 27
Why are checks and balances important?
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Question 28
How can the President check Congress?
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Question 29
How can Congress override a veto?
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Question 30
How can courts check laws?
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Question 31
Who approves presidential appointments?
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Question 32
Who can impeach the President?
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Question 33
Who conducts impeachment trials?
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Question 34
What is freedom of speech?
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Question 35
What is freedom of religion?
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Question 36
What is freedom of the press?
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Question 37
What is the right to assemble?
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Question 38
What is the right to petition?
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Question 39
Which amendment protects free speech?
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Question 40
Which amendment protects gun ownership?
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Question 41
What is due process?
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Question 42
Which amendment protects against illegal searches?
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Question 43
What rights do accused people have?
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Question 44
Which amendment ended slavery?
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Question 45
Which amendment granted citizenship to former slaves?
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Question 46
Which amendment protects voting regardless of race?
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Question 47
Which amendment gave women voting rights?
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Question 48
Which amendment lowered voting age to 18?
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Question 49
Who can vote in federal elections?
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Question 50
What is one responsibility of citizens?
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Question 51
What is democracy?
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Question 52
What is a republic?
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Question 53
What is the rule of law?
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Question 54
Who is the Governor of your state?
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Question 55
Who is your U.S. Representative?
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Question 56
Who are your U.S. Senators?
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Question 57
What is the capital of the United States?
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Question 58
What is the national anthem?
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Question 59
What do we show loyalty to?
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Question 60
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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Question 61
What is the U.S. flag a symbol of?
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Question 62
How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
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Question 63
What do the stars on the flag represent?
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Question 64
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
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Question 65
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
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Question 66
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
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Question 67
Who signs bills into law?
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Question 68
What happens if the President vetoes a bill?
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Question 69
What is Congress responsible for?
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Question 70
What is a veto?
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Question 71
What does the preamble explain?
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Question 72
What are the first three articles about?
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Question 73
What does the supremacy clause mean?
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Question 74
What does federalism mean?
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Question 75
Who is the Constitution written for?
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Question 76
What branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
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Question 77
What branch controls the military?
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Question 78
What branch approves treaties?
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Question 79
What branch sets federal courts?
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Question 80
What is the role of the Vice President?
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Question 81
Who can remove federal judges?
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Question 82
Who confirms Supreme Court justices?
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Question 83
Who can propose constitutional amendments?
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Question 84
Who controls government spending?
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Question 85
Who enforces Supreme Court decisions?
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Question 86
What right protects private property?
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Question 87
What right protects against self-incrimination?
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Question 88
Which amendment protects against cruel punishment?
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Question 89
Which amendment protects jury trials in civil cases?
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Question 90
Which amendment protects rights not listed?
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Question 91
Which amendment limits federal powers?
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Question 92
What is civic duty?
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Question 93
Why is voting important?
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Question 94
What is jury duty?
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Question 95
What is paying taxes used for?
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Question 96
What is the purpose of laws?
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Question 97
What is equality under the law?
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Question 98
What does the Constitution protect?
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Question 99
Who governs at the local level?
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Question 100
Why is the Constitution important today?
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Question 101
What is the goal of government?
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Question 102
What is liberty?
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Question 103
What is justice?
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Question 104
What is the common good?
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Question 105
Why do states have their own governments?
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Question 106
What is a law?
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Question 107
What is a citizen?
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Question 108
What is naturalization?
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Question 109
What promise do new citizens make?
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Question 110
What is national unity?
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