How Much Do You Know About Your Government?

Take the Community Matters Civics Quiz

Most Americans don’t know how our government works, or why, because the Republicans who control our schools don’t want you to know this stuff. Take this quiz. Challenge yourself. See how much you know. There’s a link to the answers at the end. Good Luck!

1. Which professional athlete successfully sued his team in a case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court and resulted in free agency for all professional athletes, in all sports?
a. Curt Flood      b. Jackie Robinson          c. Gordie Howe         d. Bret Favre

2. The phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" appears in what document?
a. the U.S. Constitution                       b. the Pledge of Allegiance
c. the Declaration of Independence      d. the Mayflower Compact

3. What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
a. Executive, legislative, judicial          b. Congress, capitalists, media
c. Federal, state, local                        d. Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians

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