Civics test practice test 1

1)      What is the economic system in the U.S.?

• Mutual

• Capitalist

• Socialist

• Command

1)      What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty and pursuit of happiness

• Justice and liberty

• life and owning property

• Life and death

1)      Which of the following is a branch or part of the government?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• All of these

1)      The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• Life, Liberty, Property

• God Bless America

• We the people

• Hold these truths

1)      If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• Vice President

• Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority leader

1)      How many years is the elected term for a U.S. Senator?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 6

1)      Laws are written by

• President

• Governors

• Congress

• Supreme court

1)      Who signs bills to become laws?

• Congress

• V.P.

• Chief Justice

• President

1)      What age must citizens be to vote for President?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 16

1)      Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

• Supreme Allied Commander

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House