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End of year competition

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which country is located on the continent of Africa?
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Isreal
d)
India
2.
The great barrier reef is located off the coast of what country?
a)
South Africa
b)
North America
c)
Asia
d)
Australia 
3.
what river is this?
a)
Mississippi 
b)
Nile
c)
Amazon
d)
Congo
4.

The first attempt at writing a constitution of the United States was called _____________________--

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Preamble

c)

Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

5.
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--
a)
cabinet
b)
representatives
c)
Parliament
d)
Congress
6.
The beginning part of the Constitution
a)
Article I
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
7.

The main job of the legislative branch

a)

determine if laws are unconstitutional

b)

veto laws

c)

write laws

d)

approve laws made by the President

8.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
9.
.  Who has the expressed power to declare war?  
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
House
d)
Senate
10.
Role of the judicial branch
a)
make laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
enforce laws
d)
impeach a president
11.
Highest court in the land
a)
appellate courts
b)
trial courts
c)
district courts
d)
Supreme Courts
12.
Name for a Supreme Court judge
a)
bench
b)
jury
c)
judicial review
d)
justice
13.
Unconstitutional means _____________
a)
to charge a public official with wrong doing
b)
the Constitution does NOT allow it
c)
rejecting a law and refusing to sign it
d)
to determine the meaning of the Constitution
14.
The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Congressional
15.

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?

a)

Pete and Sally

b)

Sally

c)

Herbert and Sally

d)

Sally, Pete, and Herbert

16.
The House of Representatives and Senate are the 2 bodies that make up Congress. What branch of government to they fall under?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Legislative
17.
The Governor has authority at the state level and is found in which branch of the government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Monarchy
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
18.
The royal family of Foxatonia is having trouble with the neighboring country of Wolvington whose King is using his unlimited power to provoke a war between the two Kingdoms. What type of Government would you use to describe both countries?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Kingdoms
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
19.

In the country of Waddleloo, the President Penguinella treats her people fairly. She has created homeless shelters and Soup Kitchens to serve the less fortunate citizens of Waddleloo. Penguinella follows the law like all of her citizens and is loved by her people. What type of government systems is represented above?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Both limited and unlimited

20.
To prevent one person or group of people from having too much power, the US has the 3 branches of the government. Having the power of each checked and balanced by the others is an example of what concept?
a)
Democratic Power
b)
Counterbalance of Power 
c)
Division of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
21.
Tygris just became naturalized in the country of Panthera which gives him citizenship in Panthera as well as his home country of Shere Khan. Tygris now has what?
a)
double alien
b)
dual citizenship
c)
dual rights
d)
double naturalization
22.
In Stripesville, the President Zebronian was elected by the citizens of Stripesville in a fair elections. He looks to represent the people's best interests and protect his people's rights guaranteed by the the Stripeville's Constitution. What type of government does he lead?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Oligarchy 
d)
Monarchy
23.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
24.
Thanks to a new super villain, Batman and Superman have been transported to a lawless land full of terrifying surprises. There are no leaders, limits, or guaranteed rights. What term best describes the government of Batman and Superman's location?
a)
Democracy
b)
Traditional
c)
Anarchy
d)
Monarchy
25.

What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Olive Branch

26.

In the destruction of earth, Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet snapped away thousands of US citizens. Captain America is considering torturing Thanos for this violent acts. Captain America would be violating what Bill of Rights Amendment?

a)

Amendment 4

b)

Amendment 10

c)

Amendment 8

d)

Amendment 1

27.

Post Malone was on tour and on his way to his next concert in Denver he was stopped by police. Without probable cause or a warrant the cops searched the tour bus for anything to use against him in a court of law. What amendment protects them from that search?

a)

Amendment 4

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 6

d)

Amendment 10

28.

Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Treaty Branch

d)

Executive Branch

29.

How many total people are in the U.S. Senate?

a)

435

b)

9

c)

100

d)

50

30.

Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Jackson Martin George Branch

31.

How old do you have to be vote?

a)

16

b)

21

c)

13

d)

18

32.

Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Jackson Martin George Branch

33.

Groot was found with Rocket Raccoon peacefully protesting for equal pay for all. They were arrested in Washington D.C. by the police for protesting. As aliens what Bill of Right Amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 10

34.

Baby Yoda was seized from the Mandalorian on his trip to Disneyland. Baby Yoda was taken without a warrant after Mando was questioned about his blaster. He pleaded that the Bill of Rights protected people from unlawful searches and seizures. What amendment was he referring to?

a)

Amendment 3

b)

Amendment 8

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 6

35.
What is the best definition of Civics?
a)
the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
b)
the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.
c)
the study of the rights and duties of media.
d)
the study of the rights and duties of warfare.
36.
Why is community service important in a democratic nation?
a)
It helps businesses find and train new employees
b)
It addresses local needs and serves the public good
c)
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
d)
It removes the national government's duty to improve society
37.
Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?
a)
Alyssa
b)
Ranjan
c)
Carla
d)
Rick
38.
Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?
a)
states' rights
b)
freedom of religion
c)
freedom of the press
d)
separation of powers
39.
Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Articles of Confederation
40.
The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are known as the ______________________.
a)
Halifax Resolves
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Jim Crow laws
d)
Suffrage Amendments
41.
The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
19th
42.
Citizens in communist societies are expected to actively participate in government.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
43.
Voting is______________________ responsibility in a democratic government.
a)
an encouraged
b)
a mandatory
c)
a nonessential
d)
an unimportant
44.
In a democracy where does its power come from?
a)
the president
b)
the people
c)
the legislators
d)
the courts
45.
Being an informed citizen does not have an impact on how government works.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
46.
What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
a)
Immigration
b)
Assimilation
c)
Urbanization
d)
Naturalization
47.
What is one requirement in order to become a citizen  of the United States?
a)
Be related to a US citizen.
b)
Be able to pass a citizenship test
c)
Be able to pass a health exam
d)
Be prepare to join the military
48.
Registering to vote, voting at all government levels,
attending government meetings, signing a petition, and contacting representatives are all protected by which Constitutional Amendment?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
13th
d)
14th
49.
The 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are all related to ________.
a)
terrorism
b)
suffrage
c)
federalism
d)
integration
50.
Which is not a requirement to vote in the United States?
a)
You must be a citizen with no felonies.
b)
You must be registered to vote
c)
You must be at least 18 years of age
d)
You must have a valid driver's license
51.
Most elections take place the Tuesday after the first Monday in _______________.
a)
September
b)
October
c)
November
d)
December
52.
You don't have to physically be present to cast your vote.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
53.
Voting allows decisions to be made based on:
a)
What a few people want
b)
The needs of a small minority
c)
The opinion of the majority
d)
What the President thinks best
54.
What might happen if you decide not to vote?
a)
The government will force you to go and vote.
b)
You will be fined and face possible jail time.
c)
You'll give up your say in how government is run.
d)
Your citizenship will be taken away for one year.
55.
Which of the following people might not be allowed to vote?
a)
Someone who is out of the country on election day.
b)
Someone who is only 18 years of age.
c)
A citizen whose parents were born outside of the U.S.
d)
A person who has not registered ahead of time.
56.

If you are over 18, you have the responsibility to...

a)

consequence

b)

tax

c)

jury

d)

vote

57.

Which right means you can say whatever you want?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of the Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Assembly

58.

Which are you inalienable rights? The rights that no one can take away from you. (Hint: choose more than one answer!)

a)

Life

b)

Pursuit of Happiness

c)

Education

d)

Kicking people

e)

Liberty

59.

You have the right to get an education, so it is your responsibility to...

a)

skip school

b)

be lazy and not turn in your work

c)

run up and down the hallways

d)

be at school on time, ready to learn

60.

In this type of democracy, we elect (vote for) a representative.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Flag Democracy

61.

I saw a car driving above the speed limit. That person is breaking a...

a)

nothing

b)

rule

c)

law

d)

class dance party

62.

Without these, the classroom and school would be unsafe.

a)

laws

b)

what are you talking about?

c)

rules

d)

NOTHING

63.

We elect our leaders (representatives) by doing this...

a)

making laws

b)

voting

c)

being mean

d)

pointing at one person

64.

What are the three levels of government? Choose all three before clicking submit.

a)

federal

b)

school

c)

state

d)

Canada

e)

local

65.

All Americans have the right to be treated equally. This is called...

a)

Diversity

b)

Democracy

c)

Liberty

d)

Equality

66.

What are three ways that have helped this nation be diverse? Make sure you choose all three!

a)

food

b)

water

c)

music

d)

clothing

e)

houses

67.

What are the three purposes of government?

a)

make laws

b)

carry out laws

c)

be rude to it's citizens

d)

determine if laws have been broken

e)

decide if people are being nice to each other

68.

What are ways to be a good citizen?

a)

pick up trash on the floor

b)

be kind to everyone

c)

cheat in games and on tests

d)

tell the truth

e)

vote

69.

What are ways to be a good citizen?

a)

ask before borrowing things

b)

be responsible

c)

follow all the laws

d)

follow all the rules

e)

pay your taxes

70.

Vote, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to a fair trial are all example of __________.

a)

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizen

b)

Rights of U.S. Citizen

71.

Vote, follow laws, jury duty, pay taxes are all examples of ____________.

a)

Rights of a U.S. Citizen

b)

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizen

72.

The first ten amendments are know as ________.

a)

Voting Amendments

b)

The U.S Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

Articles that explain the legislative branch in the Constitution

73.

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and Due Process are granted in the Bill of Rights

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

enforcing laws

b)

serving jury

c)

pay taxes

d)

voting

75.

What makes the Constitution a living document?

a)

Only Supreme Court justices are allowed to add amendments.

b)

It states that Supreme Court justices are appointed for life.

c)

It can be changed over time.

d)

Its authors are still living.

76.

The amendment process

a)

requires only the President's approval

b)

Has allowed thousands of amendments to be added to Constitution

c)

Requires the majority of US Congress and state legislators to approve before ratifying

77.

What branch of government is able to propose an amendment?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

All of the branches

78.

What is protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th amendments?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Voting Rights

c)

Due Process

d)

Freedom of Religion

79.

The 23rd amendment _______________________.

a)

banned poll taxes that some states used

b)

lowered the voting age to 18 years.

c)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

80.

The 24th amendment _______________________.

a)

banned poll taxes that some states used

b)

lowered the voting age to 18 years.

c)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

81.

The 26th amendment _______________________.

a)

banned poll taxes that some states used

b)

lowered the voting age to 18 years.

c)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

82.

The 15th amendment _________________.

a)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

b)

granted women the right to vote.

c)

granted African American men the right to vote.

83.

The 15th amendment _________________.

a)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

b)

granted women the right to vote.

c)

granted African American men the right to vote.

84.

The 19th amendment _________________.

a)

granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.

b)

granted women the right to vote.

c)

granted African American men the right to vote.

85.

Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.


In a local shop, a shopkeeper sees that Sam is wearing a great watch- the kind he sells in his store for $100. He calls the police, who take the watch from Sam and send him to jail. The court tells him that he has the right to not testify against himself.

a)

Fair

b)

Violation

86.

Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.


Lewis gets arrested for driving without a license. He says that it was an emergency and really

needed to get to the hospital. The police tell him that doesn’t matter. Lewis asks to talk to a lawyer and the police allows him to do so.

a)

Fair

b)

Violation

87.

Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.


Juanita is arrested and charged with shoplifting. She goes to trial and is found innocent. A few

months later, the police find absolute proof that she shoplifted from the store. She was tried for the same crime twice.

a)

Fair

b)

Violation

88.

Government where people directly or through representatives exercise their rights through elections

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Democracy

c)

Patriot

d)

Senate

89.

Love of one’s country

a)

Bill

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Civics

d)

Patriot

90.

A fair treatment of all citizens

a)

Rights

b)

Civics

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Senate

91.

Rules enforced by government which inform citizens what they may or may not do

a)

Bill

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Laws

d)

Democracy

92.

Study of dealing with the rights and duties of citizens

a)

Civics

b)

Bill

c)

Senate

d)

Patriot

93.

“Senior” or “upper” house of representatives in which state has two representatives (A group of people in the Legislative Branch)

a)

House or Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Legislative Branch

94.

Lower house of Congress which the number of each state’s representatives is based on its population (A group of people in the Legislative Branch)

a)

Rights

b)

Party

c)

Civics

d)

House of Representatives

95.

A group that shares the same ideas about government

a)

Democracy

b)

Laws

c)

Civics

d)

Party

96.

First draft of a law

a)

Civics

b)

Bill

c)

Party

d)

Patriot

97.

Part of the government, headed by the President that carries out laws

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Civics

98.

law making part of the government

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Civics

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Judicial Branch

99.

Part of the government that interprets the laws through legal cases

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Civics

100.

Which of the options below qualify as citizen responsibilities?

(you have a choice to do them)

a)

Voting

b)

serving on juries

c)

freedom of religion

d)

participating in military service

e)

paying taxes

101.

Which of the options below qualify as citizen rights?

(you DO NOT have a choice to do them)

a)

freedom of religion

b)

no unreasonable search and seizure

c)

no cruel and unusual punishment

d)

freedom of speech

e)

sit on a jury

102.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

apply for a work visa

b)

charge for living in the United States

c)

protect the rights of its citizens

d)

dictate who is president

103.

What are the Bill of Rights?

a)

first 10 Civil Rights amendments of the constitution

b)

10 of the most important amendments of the constitution.

c)

10 new laws that were passed in the 1960s

d)

last 10 amendments of the constitution

e)

first 10 amendments of the constitution

104.

Which of the definitions below describes the Due Process of Law?

a)

innocent until proven guilty

b)

innocence is the only option

c)

someone accused of a crime has the right to a legal process that is fair and intentional

d)

being accused of a crime

105.

How does the U.S. Constitution protect a citizen's rights by due process?

a)

It establishes a list of rules that police and government officials may choose to follow

b)

It establishes a executive branch of government (president) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.

c)

It establishes a legislative branch of government (Senate) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.

d)

It establishes a judicial branch of government (courts) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.

106.

What is another way to explain an amendment to the Constitution?

a)

typing up the Constitution

b)

removal of items to the Constitution

c)

additions or changes to the Constitution

d)

Ruining the Constitution

107.

What is a framer of the Constitution?

a)

Someone who made the frame for the Constitution

b)

One of the original writers

c)

Someone accused of ruining the constitution

d)

A person who framed another U.S. citizen during the time the Constitution was being written

108.

What fraction is needed to make a change to the Constitution?

a)

2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (100 members) and the Senate (235 members)

b)

2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (235 members) and the Senate (100 members)

c)

2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (2350 members) and the Senate (1000 members)

d)

1/2 of the members of both the House of Representatives (235 members) and the Senate (100 members)

109.

Why was the amendment process deliberately designed to be difficult?

a)

the framers of the Constitution recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be unstable

b)

the framers of the Bill of Rights recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be stable

c)

the framers of the Constitution recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be stable

d)

the framers of the Bill of Rights recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be unstable

110.

What was the 15th amendment?

a)

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old

b)

Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote

c)

Citizens in the U.S could not be denied the right to vote

d)

granted African American/Black men the right to vote

e)

Can't deny right to vote because of gender

111.

What was the 19th amendment?

a)

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old

b)

Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote

c)

Citizens in the U.S could not be denied the right to vote

d)

granted African American/Black men the right to vote

e)

Can't deny right to vote because of gender

112.

What was the 23rd amendment?

a)

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old

b)

Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote

c)

residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president

d)

granted African American/Black men the right to vote

e)

Can't deny right to vote because of gender

113.

What was the 24th amendment?

a)

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old

b)

Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote

c)

residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president

d)

granted African American/Black men the right to vote

e)

Can't deny right to vote because of gender

114.

What was the 26th amendment?

a)

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old

b)

Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote

c)

residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president

d)

granted African American/Black men the right to vote

e)

Can't deny right to vote because of gender

115.

The United States of America practices what form of government?

a)

Democracy

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Communism

116.
Name the three branches of government in the United Steates
a)
Federal, State, and Local
b)
Legislate, Congress, President
c)
Legislative, Cops, Military
d)
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
117.
What is a community member who owes loyalty to a government and in turn promised protection?
a)
Elected official
b)
President
c)
Citizen
d)
Police officer
118.
A government where the people rule.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
119.

How old do you have to be to vote in local elections?

a)

16

b)

17

c)

18

d)

19

120.

North Korea is an example of which type of government?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Dictatorship

121.

The United Kingdom is an example of which type of government?

a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Constitutional monarchy

c)

Direct democracy

d)

Representative democracy

122.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Bashing both Trump and Clinton

b)

Voting and deciding how to vote

c)

eating healthy foods

d)

Not wearing deoderant

123.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Obeying the laws

b)

brushing your hair and combing your teeth

c)

Buying Mr. Stanford a coffee

d)

Cleaning the classroom

124.
What is one example of a civic responsibilities?
a)
Paying for popcorn
b)
Paying for taxes 
c)
Freedom to establish and operate a business 
d)
Freedom to travel 
125.

Freedoms guaranteed to all citizens in the constitution.

a)

Responsibilities

b)

Representative

c)

Rights

d)

Civics