Civics Practice #2

Why did the Colonists fight the British?

• For religious freedom

• To establish the right to form a monarchy in the United States

• Because of high taxation and establish the right to form self-government

• Because Britain banned the slave trade

Choose from the following. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• John Roberts

• Nancy Pelosi

• Kamala Harris

• Andy Biggs

What territory did the United States gain from France in 1803?

• Texas

• Louisiana Territory

• California

• Florida

What branch of government makes laws?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• Only the states

• Congress (Legislative Branch)

What does the President's cabinet do?

• Write laws

• Advises the President

• Manages the economy

• Represents the President overseas

Which of the following is a representative for Arizona?

• John Roberts

• Joe Biden

• Nancy Pelosi

• Andy Biggs

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1865

• 1787

• 1914

Which of the following wars was fought in the 1900s?

• World War II

• The Civil War

• Mexican-American War

• French and Indian War

Which of the following is an U.S. territory?

• Falkland Islands

• Guam

• Canary Islands

• Madagascar