Civics Practice Test 2

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

• Boston, MA

• New York, NY

• Washington, DC

• San Francisco, CA

What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?

• April 15

• June 30

• September 15

• December 31

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

• Japan, Germany, and Italy

• Japan, Germany, and France

• Russia, China, and Japan

• Russia, France, and Great Britain

Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?

• Korean War

• World War I

• Spanish-American War

• French and Indian War

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• the President

• the Chief Justice

• the Majority Leader

• the Speaker of the House

What does the judicial branch do?

• amends the Constitution and overturns laws

• decides if a law goes against the Constitution

• stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices

• provides legal advice to the President and his staff

Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

• vote and run for office

• read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank

• get a driver's license and purchase real estate property

• go to college and start a career

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

• Africans

• Canadians

• Spaniards

• Italians

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1770

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1870

• July 4, 1876

Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

• Georgia, Indiana, New York

• Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia

• Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania

• Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina