Civics Practice Exam #1

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

• Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives

• Because of the geographical size of the state

• Because of the state's location

• Because of the state's population

When was the Constitution written?

• 1791

• 1776

• 1787

• 1790

What is the economic system in the United States?

• Capitalist Economy

• Republican Economy

• Command Economy

• Mutual Economy

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• One hundred (100)

• Two hundred (200)

• Seventy-five (75)

• Fifty (50)

Name a branch or part of the government.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• All of the above

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

• Four (4)

• Two (2)

• Six (6)

• Eight (8)

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Trial Court

• Appellate Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Nine (9)

• Six (6)

• Twelve (12)

• Eight (8)

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

Who was our first President?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

• John Quincy Adams

• George Washington