WorksheetsCivics Test
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 46mins
Who lived in North America before the Europeans arrived?
Asians
Africans
Native Americans
Arabians
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
John Hancock
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
What conflict occurred during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln?
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
Civil War
War of 1812
On what day do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
June 14th
June 19th
Feb 1st
Who do Americans consider the "father" of their country?
George Washington
John Adams
John Wayne
Alexander Hamilton
Select the oceans that border the east and west coast of the United States.
Asiatic Ocean-West Coast
Pacific Ocean-West Coast
Northern Ocean-East Coast
Atlantic Ocean-East Coast
What cause is Martin Luther King Jr. most closely associated with?
civil rights
women's sufferage
ending slavery
marriage equality
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
Snake River
Lawrence River
Mississippi River
In what patriotic activity do Americans swear loyalty to the United States?
Oath of Office
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
21 Gun Salute
In simple terms, what was the root cause of the American colonists' war with the British?
human rights
taxes
family values
representation
Who receives the credit for writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Ansel Elgort
James Orwell
What category do the Navajo people fit into?
a political organization
a religious group
a Native American tribe
a sports team
What do the 13 stripes and 50 stars on the American flag represent?
13 soldiers
13 colonies
50 states
50 freedoms
What is the name of the American national anthem?
God Bless America
The Star Spangled Banner
My Country Tis of The Thee
This Land Is Your Land
Select two national holidays.
Veteran's Day
Christmas
Labor Day
Kwanza
Why did the colonists come to America?
adventure
running from the law
religious freedom
to search for gold
What were the two sides in the Civil War?
Union (North) vs. Confederacy (South)
Northeast vs. Southwest
USA vs. Canada
USA vs. Canada
What was the root cause of the Civil War?
slavery
states rights
money
labor unions
What movement is Susan B. Anthony most closely associated with?
women's suffrage
antislavery
labor activism
property rights
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New Castle, Rhode Island
New York City, New York
Boston, Massachusetts
Baltimore, Maryland
When is the deadline for filing federal income taxes?
September 1st
June 15th
April 15th
May 5th
Which countries were involved in the Axis Powers during World War II?
Italy
Germany
Japan
Russia
During what century was the Spanish-American War?
1600s
1700s
1800s
1900s
Who heads the executive branch of the government?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
President
Governor
What does the judicial branch of the government do?
enforces the laws
determines the constitutionality of laws
makes the law
nothing
Select the responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy.
jury duty
voting
running for office
watching the news
Africans were brought to the United States for what purpose?
to become slaves
to get a better life
to become Christians
to find religious freedom
On which date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
December 5th, 1650
June 15th, 1775
July 4th, 1776
August 9th, 1781
What happened at the constitutional convention?
the writing of the Declaration of Independence
the writing of the US Constitution
the writing of the Magna Carta
the writing of the Fifteen Points
What year was the US Constitution written?
1787
1896
1615
1776
Who was the oldest person at the constitutional convention?
James Madison
John Hancock
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
From what country did President Jefferson purchase Louisiana in 1803?
England
Spain
France
Canada
At what age are men required to register for the selective service?
18
19
20
21
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
allowed women the right to vote
freed slaves residing in the confederacy
eliminated the poll tax
granted civil rights
Who was the president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Dwight Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ronald Reagan
What stops one branch of government from overpowering the others?
judicial review
checks and balances
presidential veto
typography
What unique expectation do Americans have in their judicial system?
protesting
serving on a jury
reading the newspaper
freedom of speech
Select the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
speech
press
religion
assembly
petition
When was World War I fought?
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
the president
congress
supreme court
the Constitution
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people
In the course of
Good morrow besties
We the union
What is an amendment?
an extra law
a legislative procedure
a change to the constitution
a patriotic celebration
What are the Bill of Rights?
guiding American principles
a set of international agreements
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
a set of expenses
How many amendments are there to the constitution?
15
27
35
50
Who are the Kentucky state senators?
Gregory Stumbo
Harold "Hal" Rogers
Rand Paul
Mitch McConnell
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Bowling Green
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville
Who is the governor of Kentucky?
Matthew Bevin
Andy Beshear
Steve Beshear
Bert T. Combs
Who is the current congressional Speaker of the House?
Melissa Eldridge
Nancy Pelosi
Stacey Abrams
Alexandria Cortes
Who was a general during World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
John Pershing
George Patton
Douglas Patterson
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
What are the three branches of government?
legislative
judicial
municipal
executive
If the president can no longer fulfill their official duties, who assumes the office?
Vice President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
If for some reason, the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
President Pro-Tempore
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
Majority whip
What powers are given to the federal government (congress)?
the power of setting a budget
the power to make treaties
the power to declare war
the veto
What powers are the responsibilities of the state government?
drivers licenses
public education
federal court cases
public safety
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
the president
the vice president
the majority whip
the minority whip
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Dewey
Who passes the laws in the United States?
Congress
Supreme Court
President
Mayors
How many original colonies were there?
15
13
12
25
What is a unique right of Americans?
the right to life
the right to property
the right to bear arms
the right to healthcare
What was the main concern of the Cold War?
nazism
communism
climate change
oil imports
What the purpose of the Civil Rights Movement?
women's rights
ending slavery
ending racial discrimanation
ending Prohibition
What happened on September 11th, 2001?
healthcare reform
the beginning of the Bush presidency
tax reform bill
a terrorist attack
What are Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa considered?
states
colonies
territories
military bases
Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire border what country?
Mexico
Russia
Canada
Finland
California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico border what country?
Guatemala
Belize
Baja
Mexico
What is the capital city of the United States?
Boston
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
What kind of economy does the United States have?
planned economy
centralized economy
market economy/captialist economy
agrarian economy
What are the two parts of Congress?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Supreme Court
the Treasury
How long is a representative's term?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
How long is a president's term?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
How long is a senator's term?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
How many senators are there?
435
100
50
75
How many representatives are there?
100
435
75
50
Who does a senator represent?
voting adults
people in prison
people in their home state
people in American territories
What determines the number of representatives a state has?
set number
constitutional allotment
population
lottery numbers
In what month do we hold Election Day?
March
April
November
October
What is the role of the Cabinet?
to advise the president
hold tupperware
judge Congress
write laws
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Who is the vice president?
Chris Christie
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Marjorie Green
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Peace and Freedom Party
Socialist Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Who is the current president?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Travis Tritt
Michael Cera
The current presidential administration belongs to what political party?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court?
Elana Kagan
John Roberts
Brett Kavanaugh
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Who is the current congressional representative of northern Kentucky?
Thomas Mann
Harold Rogers
Bert Combs
Thomas Massie
