High School Government & Civics Quiz
Put your knowledge of Congress, the Constitution, elections, and checks and balances to the test in ten high school civics questions.
About this quiz
Congress, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and presidential elections shape how the United States is governed. This quiz puts key high school government and civics concepts in front of you, from Senate terms and the Bill of Rights to federalism and judicial review.
Work through ten multiple-choice questions and see how well you recall the foundations of American government. Your score offers a quick learning check, whether you are reviewing for class, refreshing familiar facts, or testing your civic knowledge against the details that often trip people up.
Possible results
🗳️ Civics Newbie
SCORE RANGE: 0 – 49
The structure of Congress, the Constitution, and how the branches check each other still need some work.
📜 Next step: Revisit the three branches of government and how a bill becomes a law.
📜 Constitution Curious
SCORE RANGE: 50 – 69
You've got a working knowledge of Congress and the Constitution, with a few key details still fuzzy.
🔍 Did you know: Landmark cases like Marbury v. Madison are worth reviewing — they show up everywhere in civics.
⚖️ Capitol Hill Contender
SCORE RANGE: 70 – 89
Strong civics knowledge — you clearly understand federalism, checks and balances, and how Congress works.
🎯 So close: Brush up on the amendments you missed and you'll be at the top of the class.
🦅 Founding Framer
SCORE RANGE: 90 – 100
Exceptional! You have a firm grasp of the Constitution, Congress, and the checks and balances that hold the government together.
🦅 Your move: Share your score with your classmates and see who else can match a framer-level understanding.
Quiz questions
How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
How many years is a U.S. Senate term?
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
What is the minimum age to serve as President of the United States?
Which of these is an example of a check the legislative branch has over the executive branch?
What term describes the division of power between national and state governments?
How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win (out of 538 total)?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
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