Worksheets2021 Civics Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins
By which process can the United States Constitution be changed or added to?
veto
amendment
resolution
legislative hearing
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
How many total amendments are there in the US Consitution?
10
17
27
100
Each state has how many senators?
1
2
100
435
The group most responsible for the Judicial Branch is
The State Court
The Presidential Cabinet
Judge Judy's Court
The Supreme Court
This document creates the nation's government.
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Ratification Papers
We the people =
consent of the governed
rule of law
limited government
president is all-powerful
The first form of federal government, improved by the Constitution, was the
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Charter of Virginia
What helps address local needs and serves the public good?
Community service
Jail and Bail
The US Constitution
Governor of Virginia
The amount of people serving as each states House Representative is determined by
state population
an equal number for all states
percentage of citizens voting
the president's home state
What did Marbury v Madison establish?
Judicial Review
Freedom of Speech
Separate but Equal
Innocent until proven guilty
Which term means the national and state governments share power?
Federalism
We the People
Judicial Branch
Ordinance
Which is NOT a requirement to vote?
18 years or older
Citizen
Register
Paying a poll tax
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
100
435
535
538
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects against self-incrimination?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Which of the following is Congress NOT allowed to do?
create titles of nobility
borrow money
declare war on other countries
establish post offices in the states
Which of the following phrases are not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution?
More perfect union
Establish peace
Ensure foreign tranquility
Provide for the common defense
There are ______________________ Senators.
50
100
200
435
How many votes are there currently in the Electoral College?
270
435
538
535
Which political party would be more likely to support tax increases on wealthy Americans?
the Libertarian Party
the Republican Party
the Democratic Party
the Constitution Party
The 14th amendment defines...
Voting Rights
Freedom
Suffrage for Women
Citizenship
What section of the Constitution explains why the document was written?
The first article
The Bill of Rights
The amendments
The Preamble
Rule of Law is...
when people are the source of any and all governmental power
A government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
a system by which people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
This document ensure the rights of Englishment in American Colonies
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
The number of electoral votes for each state is
determined by the number of Delegates that state has
based on population
based on congressional representation
Choose the 2 due process amendments below.
6th
14th
5th
12th
This document stated that "all men are created equal"
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
Which document was known for stating grievances/problems against the King of Great Britain?
The Constitution
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
The Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
In what month do we vote for the President of the United States?
September
October
November
June
What is the current name of the president of the United States? (2021)
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Mitt Romney
Kamala Harris
The vice president of the United States currently is?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Al Gore
Hannibal Hamlin
If the president can no longer serve, who are the next three in line to serve in order of rank?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate
Vice President, Secretary of war, President pro tempore of the Senate
Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State
Vice President
Who is considered the Commander in chief of the Military?
Vice President
Secretary of War
President
Secretary of State
Who signs the Bills to become a law in the United States?
Vice President
Secretary of War
President
Secretary of War
What is the job of the President's cabinet in the United States?
scrutinize the President
advise the President
vote on impeachment
order him take out food
Under the Constitution, declaring war is a power that belongs to the __________________.
the President
Congress
the Senate
the House of Representatives
The two major political parties in the United States are ________________ and the ___________________.
Democrats & Libertarians
Democrats & Republicans
Republicans & Green Party
In the 2nd Amendment, people are given Freedom of Speech, Assembly, Religion, press, and the right to petition the government.
True
False
There are several amendments that identify who can vote in the United States, such as the 19th Amendment.
True
False
The only responsibility of a citizen in the United States is to vote
True
False
The current political party of the President of the United States is ________________.
Republican
Demonstrative
Libertarian
Democrat
Where can you NOT register to vote?
a school
in person at the registrar's office
online
by mail
How many days before an election do you need to register in Virginia?
20
21
22
24
What age can you vote?
15
18
19
20
What three factors predict who is likely to vote?
Age, Education, Favorite hobby
Hair color, Education, Income
Age, Zip Code, Income
Age, Education, Income
Which election usually has the highest voter turnout?
Senate elections
Governor elections
Presidential elections
Mayoral elections
A person who is running for an elected position is a...
front runner
candidate
debate
A discussion about issues is called a...
debate
ballot
inauguration
Pete and Sally are visiting Canada from the United States where they were born. During their vacation Sally gave birth to their new son Herbert. Who are citizens of the United States?
Pete and Sally
Sally
Herbert and Sally
Sally, Pete, and Herbert
"Winner take all" means that all of a state's electoral votes go to the candidate who had the majority of votes in that state.
True
False
Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.
True
False
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
Change the number of electoral votes a state gets
It can't affect it the Electoral College
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
