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Civics Exam 2022

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Choose one:
a)
Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws.
b)
Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries.
c)
Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president.
d)
Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
2.
What is freedom of religion? Choose one:
a)
You can’t choose the time you practice your religion.
b)
You must choose a religion.
c)
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
d)
No one can practice a religion.
3.
Who is in charge of the executive branch? Choose one:
a)
The Speaker of the House.
b)
The Prime Minister.
c)
The President.
d)
The Chief Justice.
4.

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Choose one:

a)

The Articles of Confederation.

b)

The inalienable rights.

c)

The Declaration of Independence.

d)

The Bill of Rights.

5.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one:
a)
Make treaties.
b)
Provide schooling and education.
c)
Create an army.
d)
Coin or print money.
6.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:
a)
The President.
b)
The Vice-President.
c)
The Secretary of Defense.
d)
The Attorney General.
7.
What is one reason colonists came to America? Choose one:
a)
For the experience traveling across the ocean.
b)
Freedom.
c)
To join a civic group.
d)
None of these answers.
8.
Who is the “Father of Our Country”? Choose one:
a)
George Washington.
b)
Thomas Jefferson.
c)
Abraham Lincoln.
d)
Patrick Henry.
9.
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Choose one:
a)
English.
b)
Africans.
c)
Canadians.
d)
Dutch.
10.
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Choose one:
a)
Ten (10).
b)
Four (4).
c)
Two (2).
d)
Six (6).
11.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:
a)
The President.
b)
Checks and balances.
c)
The people.
d)
Freedom of speech.
12.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? Choose one:
a)
We the People.
b)
Congress shall make.
c)
We the British.
d)
We the Colonists.
13.
Who makes federal laws? Choose one:
a)
Congress.
b)
The states.
c)
The President.
d)
The Supreme Court.
14.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? Choose one:
a)
Became a U.S. Senator.
b)
Fought for civil rights.
c)
Fought for women’s suffrage.
d)
Ran for President of the United States.
15.
What is the “rule of law”? Choose one:
a)
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
b)
Government does not have to follow the law.
c)
All laws must be the same in every state.
d)
Everyone must follow the law.
16.
What does the Constitution do? Choose one:
a)
Defines the government.
b)
Sets up the government.
c)
Protects basic rights of Americans.
d)
All of these answers.
17.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Choose one:
a)
American Indians.
b)
Floridians.
c)
No one.
d)
Canadians.
18.
What did Susan B. Anthony do? Choose one:
a)
Made the first flag of the United States.
b)
Founded the Red Cross.
c)
Was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.
d)
Fought for women’s rights.
19.
What are the two major political parties in the United States today? Choose one:
a)
Reform and Green.
b)
American and Bull-Moose.
c)
Democratic-Republican and Whig.
d)
Democratic and Republican.
20.
We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:
a)
Eight (8).
b)
Two (2).
c)
Four (4).
d)
Ten (10).
21.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Choose one:
a)
To provide police departments.
b)
To issue driver’s licenses.
c)
To make treaties.
d)
To provide schooling.
22.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one:
a)
All people of the state in which (s)he was elected.
b)
All people of the state who belong to the Senator’s political party.
c)
The state legislatures.
d)
Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator.
23.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? Choose one:
a)
Thirty-five (35) or older.
b)
Sixteen (16) or older.
c)
Twenty-one (21) or older.
d)
Eighteen (18) or older.
24.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Choose one:
a)
The Declaration of Independence was written.
b)
The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
c)
The Constitution was written.
d)
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
25.
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? Choose one:
a)
Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention.
b)
Inventor of the airplane.
c)
Third President of the United States.
d)
U.S. diplomat.
26.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Choose one:
a)
The accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant occurred.
b)
Hurricane Andrew struck the United States.
c)
Terrorists attacked the United States.
d)
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
27.
What does the judicial branch do? Choose one:
a)
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
b)
Reviews laws.
c)
Resolves disputes.
d)
All of the above.
28.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Choose one:
a)
The United States.
b)
The President.
c)
Congress.
d)
The state where you live.
29.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
a)
Abraham Lincoln.
b)
James Madison.
c)
George Washington.
d)
Thomas Jefferson.
30.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Choose one:
a)
Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives.
b)
Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group.
c)
Vote and join a civic group.
d)
All of these answers.
31.
Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:
a)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
b)
The Vice President.
c)
The Secretary of State.
d)
The President.
32.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:
a)
Four hundred forty-one (441).
b)
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
c)
Two hundred (200).
d)
One hundred (100).
33.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:
a)
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives.
b)
Because of the state's population.
c)
Because of the geographical size of the state.
d)
Because of the state's location.
34.
What is an amendment? Choose one:
a)
An addition (to the Constitution).
b)
The Preamble to the Constitution.
c)
An introduction.
d)
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
35.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? Choose one:
a)
Pay taxes.
b)
Obey the law.
c)
Be respectful of others.
d)
Serve on a jury.
36.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Choose one:
a)
Because the stripes represent the original colonies.
b)
Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
c)
Because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on the flag.
d)
Because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress.
37.
What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:
a)
Communist economy.
b)
Capitalist economy.
c)
Socialist economy.
d)
None of these answers.
38.
When do we celebrate Independence Day? Choose one:
a)
January 1.
b)
July 4
c)
June 30.
d)
March 4.
39.
Name one right belonging only to United States citizens. Choose one:
a)
Freedom of religion.
b)
Run for federal office.
c)
Attend public school.
d)
Freedom of speech.
40.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:
a)
The House of Representatives and the courts.
b)
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
c)
The Senate and House of Representatives.
d)
The Senate and the courts.
41.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Choose one:
a)
Six (6).
b)
Two (2).
c)
Four (4).
d)
Eight (8).
42.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
a)
Life and death.
b)
Life and pursuit of happiness.
c)
Liberty and justice.
d)
Life and the right to own a home.
43.
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:
a)
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
b)
Declared our independence from France.
c)
Gave women the right to vote.
d)
Freed the slaves.
44.
What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:
a)
Trial by jury.
b)
To vote.
c)
To bear arms.
d)
Speech.
45.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:
a)
Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
b)
Ended World War I.
c)
Gave women the right to vote.
d)
Freed slaves in most Southern states.
46.
How many U.S. senators are there?
a)
Fifty-two (52).
b)
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
c)
One hundred (100).
d)
Fifty (50).
47.
Who was the first President? Choose one:
a)
George Washington.
b)
John Adams.
c)
Thomas Jefferson.
d)
Abraham Lincoln.
48.

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

a)

Colorado River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Ohio River

d)

Rio Grande River

49.

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

50.

Name one US Territory.

a)

Bermuda

b)

Cayman Islands

c)

Haiti

d)

Guam

51.

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

52.

What is the name of the national anthem?

a)

The Star-Spangled Banner

b)

America the Beautiful

c)

Battle Hymn of the Republic

d)

God Bless America

53.

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

a)

Because there is one star for each of the 50 states

b)

Because the stars represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution

c)

Because 50 people signed the Declaration of Independence

d)

Because of the Compromise of 1850

54.

What is the capital of the United States?

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

Madison, WI

c)

New York City, NY

d)

Los Angeles, CA

55.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

a)

15

b)

25

c)

27

d)

30

56.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

57.

Name the 3 branches of government

a)

Federal, State, District

b)

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

c)

Supreme Court, Appellate, District

58.

Name one state that borders Canada

a)

North Dakota

b)

Wisconsin

c)

Oregon

d)

Wyoming

59.

Name one state that borders Mexico

a)

Texas

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Nevada

d)

Louisiana

60.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

a)

New York Harbor

b)

Boston Harbor

c)

San Francisco Bay

d)

Washington D.C.

61.

Name two national U.S. holidays

a)

President's Day & Valentine's Day

b)

Citizenship Day & Columbus Day

c)

Labor Day & Memorial Day

d)

Christmas & Christmas Eve

62.

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

a)

Tammy Baldwin

b)

Scott Walker

c)

Sean Duffy

d)

Reid Ribble

63.

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

a)

All people of the state

b)

Districts within a state

c)

All the people of the country

d)

All the people of the state who belong to the Senator's political party

64.

In what month do we vote for President?

a)

January

b)

April

c)

October

d)

November

65.

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Dick Cheney

d)

George Bush

66.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Barack Obama

c)

Mike Spence

d)

George Bush

67.

If the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Senate President Pro Tempore

68.

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

a)

Vice President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

69.

Who vetoes bills?

a)

President

b)

Vice-President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

70.

What does the President's cabinet do?

a)

Advises the President

b)

Makes laws

c)

Tells the president what he must do

d)

Tells the vice-president what he must do

71.

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

a)

Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History

b)

Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy

c)

Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury

d)

Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy

72.

What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Court of appeals

c)

Congress

d)

People's Court

73.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

a)

15

b)

9

c)

12

d)

20

74.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Court?

a)

John Roberts

b)

Paul Ryan

c)

Reid Ribble

d)

Nancy Pelosi

75.

Who is the Governor of your state now?

a)

Scott Walker

b)

Tommy Thompson

c)

Tony Evers

d)

Paul Ryan

76.

What is the capital of your state?

a)

Milwaukee, WI

b)

Green Bay, WI

c)

Madison, WI

d)

Kenosha, WI

77.

What is one promise you can make when you become a United States Citizen?

a)

Freedom of Speech and Freedom of worship

b)

Freedom of worship and Freedom to make treaties with other countries

c)

Freedom of speech and Freedom to run for president

d)

Freedom to petition the government and Freedom to disobey traffic laws

78.

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

a)

January 1

b)

April 15

c)

July 4

d)

December 31

79.

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

a)

21

b)

16

c)

18

d)

30

80.

Why did the colonists fight the British?

a)

because of high taxes (taxation without representation)

b)

because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)

c)

because they didn't have self-government

d)

all of the above

81.

When was the Constitution Written?

a)

1750

b)

1775

c)

1787

d)

1800

82.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

a)

January 1, 1776

b)

July 4, 1776

c)

September 1, 1778

d)

December 31, 1778

83.

There were 13 original states. Name three

a)

Washington, Oregon and California

b)

Virginia, North Carolina, Florida

c)

Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee

d)

Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

84.

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

a)

John Adams

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

85.

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

a)

Louisiana Territory

b)

Alaska

c)

Hawaii

d)

Texas

86.

Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States.

a)

Celts

b)

Cherokee

c)

Zawi Chemi

d)

Slavs

87.

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South

a)

Civil War

b)

War of 1812

c)

Mexican-American War

d)

American Revolution

88.

Name one problem that led to the Civil War

a)

Westward Expansion

b)

Oil

c)

Sugar

d)

Slavery

89.

What was one important think that Abraham Lincoln did?

a)

freed the slaves

b)

gave women the right to vote

c)

Gave the United States independence from Great Britain

d)

Ended World War I

90.

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s

a)

World War II

b)

Civil War

c)

American Revolutionary War

d)

Mexican American War

91.

Who was President during World War I?

a)

Calvin Coolidge

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

Warren G. Harding

92.

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

a)

Franklin Roosevelt

b)

Harry Truman

c)

Herbert Hoover

d)

Calvin Coolidge

93.

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

a)

Japan, Germany, and Italy

b)

Soviet Union and Great Britain

c)

France and Spain

d)

Germany and Spain

94.

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

a)

World War II

b)

Civil War

c)

Spanish-American War

d)

Vietnam War

95.

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

a)

Fair Trade Agreement

b)

Slavery

c)

Communism

96.

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

a)

Civil Rights Movement

b)

Women's right to vote

c)

Labor Movement

d)

Hippie Movement

97.

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

a)

Fought for Women's rights

b)

Fought for equality for all Americans

c)

Become a U.S. Senator

d)

Ran for President of the United States

98.

What is the political party of the President now?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Independent

99.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

a)

John Boehner

b)

Paul Ryan

c)

Reid Ribble

d)

Nancy Pelosi

100.

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them

a)

Only citizens who are employed can vote

b)

Only citizens born in the United States can vote

c)

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote

d)

Citizens must be 21 and older to vote

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