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WorksheetsNexStep KPC Civics Practice Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 35mins
What year did Kansas become a state?
1907
1861
1865
1920
How many stars are on the Kansas flag?
34
25
37
29
The legislative branch of Kansas government is composed of how many elected officials?
25 Senators and 140 Representative
45 Senators and 120 Representatives
30 Senators and 135 Representatives
40 Senators and 125 Representatives
The deadline to register to vote, or to make changes in registration information, is (a) days before an election.
In which branch of state government is the Kansas Secretary of State?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Official
Each year after the close of the regular Legislative Session, all general laws passed by the Legislature at the session are integrated into the body of existing law and become a part of the________.
Kansas Review
Final Judgements Library
Kansas Statutes Annotated
Legislative Review & Laws
How many counties are in the state of Kansas?
105
100
107
101
How many amendments to the Kansas Constitution are allowed per election?
1
2
5
7
If both the office of governor and lieutenant governor become vacant, under present Kansas law who would be next in line to assume the governorship?
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Determined by a special election
In Kansas, the administration of all national and state elections is the responsibility of which state officer?
State Treasurer
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Governor
State law requires all acts passed by the Legislature be published as soon as practical after the close of each session, but not later than;
June 1
July 1
April 15
January 30
What city is the capital of Kansas?
Kansas City
Lawrence
Wichita
Topeka
How many justices serve on the Kansas Supreme Court today?
7
8
14
10
Which of the following is NOT required to register to vote in the state of Kansas?
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have lived in Kansas at least 3 years prior to registering
If convicted of a felony, have civil rights restored upon completion of all the terms of the felony sentence
Kansas state officials are elected:
On the first Monday in November
On the second Monday in January
On the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November
On the first Tuesday following the first Monday in January
There are currently two courts that constitute the unified state judicial system (Kansas district courts, Kansas Court of Appeals).
True
False
Which of the following would have original jurisdiction in a case involving a small claims dispute?
Municipal court
District court
Court of appeals
Office of Judicial Administration
There are (a) Articles of the Kansas Constitution.
The Wyandotte Constitution denied women the right to vote but did grant then which right?
The right to bear arms
The right to own property
The right to own slaves
The right to file for divorce
What does the Kansas state motto, “Ad astra per aspera,” mean?
“To the stars through difficulty”
“To the stars through war”
“Never give up”
“Your land is your heart”
In 1803, who sold Kansas to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase?
The French
The Spanish
The Canadians
The Portugese
The Kansas Constitution was originally known as the __________ Constitution and was the fourth constitution proposed by the Territorial Legislature.
Lecompton
Topeka
Amendment
Wyandotte
Which president signed the Kansas bill on January 29, 1861, that made the state and the state constitution official?
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Pierce
George Washington
James Buchanan
Who currently serves as the Governor of Kansas? (First and last name and/or only last name is accepted)
(a)
Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Kansas? (First and last name and/or only last name is accepted)
(a)
When was the United States Constitution written?
1734
1801
1787
1796
Which 3 were a part of the original 13 states
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
New Hampshire, Maryland, New York
South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
How many amendments does the United States Constitution have?
24
29
32
27
Which one of these is not a branch or part of the federal government?
President
The courts
Congress
Secretarial Branch
How many United States Senators represent the United States public?
100
96
105
89
In what month do we vote for President?
April
June
November
October
A United States President is elected for how many years?
3
4
6
2
What is the highest court in the United States?
United States Court of Appeals
District Court
Supreme Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Resolutions
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Defense
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Declare war
Print money
Provide police protection
Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
May 20
March 30
June 2
April 15
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
France, Sweden, Switzerland
China, Russia, Serbia
Spain, Mexico, Guam
Which state does not border Mexico?
California
Arizona
Texas
Arkansas
What is the capital of the United States?
New York, New York
Washington, D.C.
Richmond, Virginia
Boston, Massachusetts
When do we celebrate Independence Day in the United States?
June 4
July 8
August 1
July 4
There are 13 stripes on the United States flag because there were 13 original colonies.
True
False
There are 50 stars on the United States flag because of the 50 signatures needed to sign the Declaration of Independence.
True
False
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The First Amendment
The Declaration of Independence
Who makes federal laws in the United States?
Congress
Supreme Court
President
Vice President
The United States House of Representatives has how many voting members?
475
520
435
507
We elect a United States Senator for how many years?
Six
Two
Four
Five
What was the United States war between the North and the South called?
War of 1812
The Spanish-American War
The Civil War
The Congressional War
Who is currently the President of the United States? (First and last name and/or only last name is accepted)
(a)
Who is the current Vice President of the United States? (First and last name and/or only last name is accepted)
(a)
