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WorksheetsLet's see if you can be a citizen! (Civics Test)
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Emancipation Proclamation
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of Representatives
the House of Lords and House of Commons
The Senate and the courts
the House of Representatives and the courts
Name one branch of or part of the government
state government
parliament
Congress
United Nates
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives
give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group
vote and join a civic group
all of these answers are a means of participation
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
be respectful of others
serve on a jury
obey the law
pay taxes
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Congress shall make
We the Colonists
We the British
We the People
We elect a President for how many years?
two (2)
eight (8)
four (4)
ten (10)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
eight (8)
two (2)
four (4)
six (6)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
freedom of speech
the President
checks and balances
the people
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Alaska
Hawaii
Quebec
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1789
March 4, 1789
July 4, 1776
December 7, 1787
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
eleven (11)
twelve (12)
ten (10)
eight (8)
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam
Haiti
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Name two national U.S. holidays.
April Fool's Day and Labor Day
Valentine's Day and President's Day
Labor Day and Thanksgiving
Citizenship Day and Columbus Day
What is the economic system in the United States?
socialist economy
communist economy
capitalist economy
none of these answers
entrepreneurial economy
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
gave women the right to vote
freed slaves in most Southern states
gave the United States independence from Great Britain
ended World War I
Who signs the bills to become laws?
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Courts
the President
the Vice President
What is the capital of the United States?
New York, NY
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to provide protection (police)
to provide schooling and education
to issue driver's licenses
to declare war
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
slavery
climate change
the Great Depression
Communism
What is freedom of religion?
You can't choose the time you practice your religion
No one can practice a religion
You must choose a religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
all of these answers
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Attorney General
the Vice President
the President
the Secretary of Defense
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
The War of 1812
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
World War I
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
create an army
make treaties
coin or print money
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for the experience traveling across the ocean
to join a civic group
freedom
none of these answers
Name one state that borders Canada.
Oregon
South Dakota
Maine
Rhode Island
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Dutch
Canadians
English
Africans
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Slavs
Celts
Cherokee
Zawi Chemi
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
prohibition
civil rights movement
conservation
women's suffrage
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Canadians
no one
Floridians
American Indians
Name one right only for United States citizens.
run for federal office
freedom of religion
attend a public school
freedom of speech
Who vetoes bills?
the Speaker of the House
the President
the Vice President
the President Pro Tempore
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
There are FOUR amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
Only citizens with a job can vote
Citizens by birth only can vote
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States
because there were 50 original colonies
because there is one star for each state
because there is one star for each president
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
trial by jury
to bear arms
to vote
speech
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence from France
declared our independence from Great Britain
gave women the right to vote
freed the slaves
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy
Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Germany
Japan, China, and Vietnam
When was the Constitution written?
1790
1789
1787
1776
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
declared war on Great Britain
established the United Nations
purchased Alaska
saved (or preserved) the Union
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and the pursuit of happiness
life and right to own a home
liberty and justice
life and death
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
May 15
July 4
April 15
March 15
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
ten (10) years
six (6) years
four (4) years
two (2)
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Rio Grande River
Ohio River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Korean War
World War II
World War I
Mexican-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Revolutionary War
Civil War
War of 1812
World War I
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Utah
Nevada
California
Louisiana
Who is the current (as of this day) Vice President of the United States?
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
Donald J. Trump
Who will be the Vice President as of January 20th, 2021?
Kanye West
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
half of the state - each state has 2
the state legislatures
all people of the state
only the people of the state who belong to the senator's political party
What does the President's Cabinet do?
commands the U.S. Armed Forces
makes laws
advises the President
all of these answers
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Navajo
Slavs
Celts
Zawi Chemi
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Chief Justice
the President
the Speaker of the House
the Prime Minister
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
San Francisco Bay
Boston Harbor
Long Island
New York Harbor
Who was President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
the inalienable rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
An accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant occurred
Hurricane Andrew struck the United States
Terrorists attacked the United States
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives
because of the state's population
because of the state's location
because of the geographical size of the state
What is an amendment?
an introduction
the Preamble to the Constitution
a change (to the Constitution)
the beginning of the Declaration of Independence
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because of high taxes
because they didn't have self-government
all of these answers
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Washington, Oregon, California
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
New York, Kentucky, and Georgia
Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for women's suffrage
fought for civil rights
became a U.S. Senator
ran for President of the United States
In what month do we vote for President?
January
October
November
February
Who makes federal laws?
the President
the Supreme Court
the states
Congress
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
the inventor of the airplane
the third president of the United States
the youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
sugar
slavery
oil
westward expansion
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor
Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History
Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Weather
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
200
441
100
435
What is one reason colonists came to America?
to join a civic group
for the experience traveling across the ocean
freedom
none of these answers
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States (as of this day)?
Anthony Kennedy
John G. Roberts, Jr
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
American and Bull-Moose
Reform and Green
Democratic and Republican
Democratic-Republican and Whigs
What is the political party of the President now? (As of this day)
Republican Party
Independent Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
What will be the political party of the President as of January 20th, 2021?
Republican Party
Independent Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
founded the Red Cross
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
made the first flag of the United States
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
the President Pro Tempore
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
George Washington
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
disobey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
never travel outside of the United States
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Court of Appeals
the Federal Court
the Supreme Court
the District Court
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
Congress
the state where you live
the President
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Chuck Schumer
Mike Pence
Donald Trump
Nancy Pelosi
Who was the first President?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Vietnam War
World War II
Spanish-American War
Civil War
Which of the following are freedoms given in the First Amendment?
speech
right to bear arms
assembly
petition the government
vote
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
32
25
18
What is the "rule of law"?
No one is above the law
You must be aware of all laws
the punishment must match the crime
laws must go through 3 branches before becoming law
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? (Select both)
Executive Branch
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
the President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
435
431
200
Who are our current Senators for the state of TN? (Select all)
Marsha Balckburn
Scott DesJarlais
Bill Hagerty
Charles "Chuck" Fleishmann
John Rose
Who is our U.S. Representative?
Charles "Chuck" Fleishmann
Marsha Blackburn
Bill Hagerty
Mark Green
Jim Cooper
What does the judicial branch do?
revies/decides if a law goes against the Constitution
prints money
final vote/veto to pass laws
writes laws
Who is the governor of TN currently?
Lamar Alexander
Marsha Blackburn
Bill Lee
Bill Haslam
John Cooper
What is the capital of Tennessee?
Knoxville
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Which of the following are rights given to everyone living in the United States? (Select all that apply)
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
run for federal office
right to bear arms
right to vote
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
to represent the 13 writers of the constitution
because there were 13 original colonies
to represent the 13 original cabinet members
to represent the 13 major battles of the Revolutionary War
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless America
America the Beautiful
We have multiple
Which of the following are U.S. territories? (Select all that apply)
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Cayman Islands
Cancun
Haiti
