Question 1
Which document begins with the words "We the People" and establishes the nation's framework of government?
- Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Federalist Papers
- Declaration of Independence
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Constitution
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US Government trivia quiz
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What the US Government questions cover
- Civil Service
- Amendments
- Branches
- Judicial Review
- Presidency
- Reconstruction
- Senate
- Succession
- Supreme Court
- Administrative Law
- Cabinet
- Capitol
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Question 2
Which part of the federal government is responsible for making laws?
- Executive branch
- Legislative branch
- Judicial branch
- Cabinet
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Legislative branch
Question 3
Which part of the federal government is led by the nation's chief executive?
- Legislative branch
- Congress
- Executive branch
- Judicial branch
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Executive branch
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