Wisconsin Civics Test 2026 Review

What is Veteran's Day and why is it important in the United States?

• The day the Constitution was signed

• A holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. military

• The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted

• A day celebrating the Federalist Papers

How many total amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 10

• 21

• 27

• 33

What is Memorial Day?

• A holiday memorializing the founding of our country

• A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

• A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

• • A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)

Which of the following lists are recognized US holidays?

• New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday), Memorial Day

• Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Hanukkah

• Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Valentine's Day

• None of the above

What is Independence Day?

• A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)

• The country’s birthday

• 4th of July

• Anniversary of the colonization of the New World

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

• Out of many, one

• You have the body

• We all become one

• to stand by things decided

What is the name of the national anthem?

• Born in the USA

• Battle Hymn of the Republic

• Star Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

​ Why does the flag have 50 stars? ​ (a)  

The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies.

• True
• False

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

• New York

• Liberty Island

• Washington DC

• Chicago