US Politics State And Local Government Test 1

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Politics & Civics — Test 1 (State And Local Government) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 1 (State And Local Government)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (State And Local Government) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (State And Local Government) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

What best defines a state legislature?

A) Lawmaking body

B) Court

C) Agency

D) Council only

Question 2

What is zoning?

A) vote rule

B) land-use regulation

C) school rule

D) tax

Question 3

What is a school board?

A) state agency

B) teachers union

C) elected school governors

D) PTA

Question 4

Which of the following best defines Medicare?

A) veterans only

B) all ages

C) kids only

D) health insurance 65+

Question 5

Who handles local trials?

A) State courts

B) Federal courts

C) Tribal only

D) Mayors

Question 6

How many states have two chambers?

A) 50

B) 49

C) 25

D) 30

Question 7

What is the national debt?

A) yearly spending

B) tax total

C) accumulated borrowing

D) savings

Question 8

What is local government?

A) federal rule

B) no rule

C) state only

D) city/county/school rule

Question 9

Which of the following best defines a public defender?

A) Free defense lawyer

B) Prosecutor

C) Judge

D) Bail agent

Question 10

What best defines a reservation?

A) National park

B) Reserved tribal land

C) Military base

D) State forest

Question 11

What are the policy stages?

A) vote only

B) debate only

C) agenda, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation

D) sign only

Question 12

What best defines a deficit?

A) balanced

B) surplus

C) debt paid

D) spending more than revenue

Question 13

What are property taxes for?

A) funding local services/schools

B) courts

C) state roads

D) federal debt

Question 14

Provide the definition of probation:

A) Jail time

B) Supervised release

C) Fine only

D) Pardon

Question 15

What is property taxes for?

A) courts

B) state roads

C) funding local services/schools

D) federal debt

Question 16

What is small-claims court?

A) Felony court

B) Appeals court

C) Tax court

D) Minor dispute court

Question 17

Which term means "Tribal casinos"?

A) gaming on reservations

B) public policy

C) the policy stages

D) the federal budget

Question 18

What best defines Social Security?

A) unemployment

B) retirement/disability insurance

C) health care

D) welfare only

Question 19

What is a state legislature?

A) Court

B) Agency

C) Lawmaking body

D) Council only

Question 20

What is bail?

A) Fine

B) Bribe

C) Tax

D) Release deposit

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