Sample Questions

Question 1 of 5 :

Refer to the two lists of rules below. Each list shows some of the rules for a particular place.

SIGN 1		SIGN 2
RULES		RULES
All dogs must be on a leash. No motor vehicles allowed. Do not pick flowers or plants. There is a $200 fine for littering.		All dogs must be given rabies shots. All motor vehicles must be inspected for safety every year. Plants on the endangered species list may not be picked or cut down. Maximum speed limit is 65 miles per hour.

Sign 2 most likely lists rules for a

1.    family
2.    club
3.    state
4.    business

Question 2 of 5 :

Calvin and Hobbes © 1986 Watterson. Dist. By Universal Press Syndicate.
Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

The child in the cartoon strip above is a six-year-old boy named Calvin. What is the main point of the cartoon?

1.  Constitutions have rules about how long someone can stay in office.
2.  Families and governments are not run the same way.
3.  The term of office for elected and appointed officials is different.
4.  Calvin does not know how a constitutional government works.

Question 3 of 5 :

Refer to the paragraph below, which is a summary of the introduction to the Declaration of Independence.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal; that they are given certain rights that cannot be taken away; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to protect these rights, governments are created that get their powers from the consent of the governed....

Which of the following ideas is in the summary of the Declaration of Independence?

1.   People in the United States should have some control over the government.
2.   Kings can rule in the United States, as long as they are fair to people.
3.   The smartest people should control the government of the United States.
4.   Everyone in the United States should try to be elected to the government.

Question 4 of 5:

Rules should be fair to everyone. Which rule is unfair to a particular group in a school?

1.  Only boys can sign up to play soccer.
2.  Only 30 minutes will be allowed for lunch.
3.  Students are expected to clean up after themselves.
4.  Homework is due on Friday.

Question 5 of 5:

The money to run the government comes mostly from

1. donations
2. other countries
3. banks
4. taxes