Civics trivia

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Presented by the League of Women Voters.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the government’s burden of proof when charging someone with a

crime?

A: The preponderance of evidence.

B: Beyond a reasonable doubt.

C: Either confession or eye-witness testimony.

2. Article 1 of the Constitution defines the powers and limits of?

A: The president.

B. Congress.

C. The courts.

3. Why are tribes allowed to operate casinos on tribal land?

A: There is no federal law that prohibits casinos.

B: Tribal Lands are sovereign.

C: Most tribal treaties contain clauses interpreted to allow gambling.

Last week’s answers

Fill in the blank:

1: The colonists who took part in the Boston Tea Party were

protesting ________________.

A: Taxation without representation.

2: Organizing people and work according to job speciality, rules and rank is

called ________________?

A: Bureaucracy.

3: The Washington state elected official that has the job of ensuring that the state and

local governments follow the rules for spending tax dollars is

the ___________________.

A: State auditor.