Civics Terms

The national anthem is 

• "God Bless America."
• "Stars and Stripes Forever."
• "This Land is Your Land."
• "The Star Spangled Banner."

The Bill of Rights are 

• the first 5 amendments to the Constitution.
• the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
• the first 5 amendments to the Declaration of Independence.
• the first 10 amendments to the Declaration of Independence.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson

Which term describes the official relations between foreign governments?

• war
• negotiations
• diplomacy
• affairs

Liberty is all of the following except 

• freedom.
• independence.
• confinement.
• choice.

Before an elected official can take up the duties and responsibilities of their office they 

• take an oath of loyalty.
• take an oath of responsibility.
• take an oath of honesty.
• take an oath of office.

When you distrust someone because of their looks, beliefs, or religion you are 

• showing prejudice.
• showing fairness.
• showing approval.
• appreciation.

How many years is the term of a United States Senator?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 12 years
• They are appointed for life.

The poem by Emma Lazarus about giving the U.S. your tired and your poor hangs on 

• the Statue of Liberty.
• the Washington Monument.
• the Lincoln Memorial.
• Mount Rushmore.

How long is the term of an American Supreme Court justice?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 12 years
• They serve for life.