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How Much Do You know?

Americans have gathered to vote every November for more than two hundred years. The country has changed and grown during that time. So has our Constitution, but the basic system of "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" remains the same. From local mayors on up to presidents and Supreme Court Justices, how do our leaders go about getting their jobs, and do you know what their jobs are about? Try to learn what every good citizen needs to know about American democracy in action.

Uncle Sam has offered to be your guide, since he knows a lot about the United States federal government system.

Below are a few terms you will find on your tour. Take three different quizzes to see how much you know. If you are an expert, you can skip all three quizzes and take the tour!

Go to Quiz #2, Go to Quiz #3, Take the Tour

Quiz #1

1. In the United States, what is the supreme law of the land?
a) The Bill of Rights
b) The United States Constitution
c) The Declaration of Independence
d) The Articles of Confederation

2. What is the first part of this document called?
a) The Introduction
b) The Articles of Confederation
c) The Bill of Rights
d) The Preamble

3. The United States government shares power with the states. What is this system called?
a) Federalism
b) Democracy
c) Commonwealth
d) Republicanism

4. The branches of the federal government are intended to share power in order to prevent tyranny. What is this sharing of powers called?
a) Quid pro quo
b) Checks and balances
c) Give and take
d) Habeas Corpus

Go to Quiz #2, Go to Quiz #3, Take the Tour
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