Civics Practice Test #3

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 27

• 21

• 23

• 10

There were 13 original states. Name three.

• Virginia, North Carolina, Florida

• Washington, Oregon, California

• New York, Kentucky, Georgia

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

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

• the Louisiana Territory

• Quebec

• Hawaii

• Alaska

Name one U.S. territory

• Haiti

• Guam

• Cayman Islands

• Bermuda

What does the President's Cabinet do?

• Commands the U.S. Armed Forces

• makes laws

• advises the president

• all of these answers

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• one hundred (100)
• four hundred thirty five (435)
• two hundred (200)
• four hundred forty one (441)

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate & House of Representatives
• House of Representatives & the courts
• House of Lords & House of Commons
• Senate and the courts

Who has the power to veto a bill?

• the President
• the President Pro Tempore
• the Speaker of the House
• the Vice President

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

• to provide police protection
• to provide schooling and education
• to issue driver's licenses
• to declare war

Name one state that borders Mexico.

• Arkansas
• California
• Florida
• Alabama