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Civics Final Practice 2026

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

NiAsia and Amir want to learn about how government works and what it means to be a citizen. They should study (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Civics

History

Economics

Political Science

2.

Felipe is learning about the Constitution in his civics class. His teacher explains that sometimes, changes are made to the Constitution to improve it or address new issues. What is this kind of change called?

a)

Power one branch has over another

b)

What a judge says after a trial

c)

street signs

d)

A change to the Constitution

3.

Sarah and Carlos are learning about how the branches of government keep each other in check. They wonder, what is one “check” the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch?

a)

veto executive orders

b)

Review a law as unconstitutional

c)

Approve Executive nominations

d)

Raise taxes

4.

During a government class, Jennifer is asked to name one cabinet position. She answers, (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Secretary of State

Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Education

Secretary of the Treasury

5.

Adriana and Yuri are learning about the powers of the President in school. They wonder, who can the President nominate?

a)

Teachers

b)

Postal Workers

c)

Supreme Court Judges

d)

Mayors

6.

Jonathan was born in the United States and is interested in serving his country. He is considering different ways to participate in the government. What is one right ONLY for native United States citizens like Jonathan?

a)

Joining the military

b)

Voting

c)

Running for President

d)

The American Dream

7.

Adriana and Joshua are learning about different government positions. They want to know: which of these positions is appointed?

a)

President

b)

Ambassador to Taiwan

c)

County Commissioner

d)

Senators

8.
Question Image

Match the following government principles with the correct example or description.

a)

Federalism

1.

ONLY States are allowed to make laws about marriage.

b)

Judicial Review

2.

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.

c)

Checks and balances

3.

The President can veto a bill passed by Congress.

d)

Separation of powers

4.

Government power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

9.

If Yohana is elected as President and abuses their power, the Legislative branch can _______ them.

a)

Impeach

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Boycott

d)

Veto

10.

Jazmin and Sebastian are part of a student government club. Jazmin wants the club president to have a lot of power to make decisions quickly, while Sebastian thinks the club president should have limited power and that most decisions should be made by the whole group. What are Jazmin and Sebastian really debating about?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Staying with Great Britain

c)

Size/Power of the National Government

d)

Treaties

11.

Marcelo is studying for his civics test and needs to remember the 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative and (a)   . Can you help him choose the correct answer?

Choose from the below words

Judicial

Legislative

Executive

None of the above

12.

Amir is studying for his civics test and comes across a question about Congress. He remembers that Congress is divided into two chambers. What are they called?

a)

NC General assembly & Senate

b)

Parliament and House of Commons

c)

Federal and State

d)

The Senate and the House

13.
Question Image

Match the following descriptions with the correct term related to elections and government.

a)

a State's population

1.

The total number of people living in a state

b)

A government changing state district lines to help them win an election

2.

An example of Gerrymandering

c)

How we vote for U.S. House of Representatives

3.

The process used to elect members to the U.S. House of Representatives

14.

Jennifer and Joshua are studying for their civics test and come across a question: "Who is the current head of the Executive Branch?" Which answer should they choose?

a)

Kamala Harris

b)

Joseph Biden

c)

Donald Trump

d)

Nancy Pelosi

15.

Sade' and Carlos are preparing for their civics test and want to know which powers belong to the Federal Government. Which power(s) does the Federal Government have?

a)

To print money and declare war

b)

to establish schools

c)

To create news and build hospitals

d)

to pave roads

16.

Hailey decided to leave her home country and start a new life in another country. Which word best describes Hailey?

a)

Delegate

b)

Slander

c)

Immigrant

d)

U.S. Citizen

17.

In a school, the student council president Dyson is accused of breaking the rules. Who has the final power to remove Dyson from office?

a)

Congress

b)

Supreme Court

c)

50 states

d)

Supreme Fuss

18.

Jennifer has just been elected President. She needs help making important decisions and running the country. Which group assists Jennifer in her role as President?

a)

The Senate

b)

The Cabinet

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Utopia

19.

Match each Supreme Court term with its correct description.

a)

Dissenting Opinion

1.

A written explanation by a Justice who disagrees with the majority decision.

b)

Concurring Opinion

2.

A written explanation by a Justice who agrees with the majority decision but for different reasons.

c)

Talking with a defendant

3.

An action not permitted for Supreme Court Justices during a case.

20.

During a government class discussion, NiAsia and Amir ask which major US political party is considered the conservative party. Which party are they referring to?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Green Party

d)

Humanist party

21.

Hailey and Joshua are studying for their civics test and come across this question: (a)   is a major US political party that is more liberal than conservatives.

Choose from the below words

Democratic

Republican

Libertarian

Green

22.

During a civics quiz in Thomas's class, the teacher asks: "The current President/Vice President of the United States today is (a)   ."

Choose from the below words

Joe Biden

Kamala Harris

Donald Trump

Mike Pence

23.

Sarah and Adriana are learning about the U.S. government in school. They want to know: How long is a Senator's term?

a)

6 years

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

8 years

24.

Felipe and Jaylin are learning about how the U.S. government works in their civics class. Their teacher asks them to name the three branches of the U.S. government. What should they answer?

a)

Obama, Trump, Biden

b)

Supreme Leader, General Counsel, House Representative

c)

NC General Assembly, Legislature, Mayor

d)

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

25.
Question Image

Match the following legislative bodies with the correct number of members they have.

a)

100

1.

U.S. Senate

b)

435

2.

U.S. House of Representatives

c)

150

3.

Texas House of Representatives

d)

538

4.

Total number of electors in the U.S. Electoral College

26.

During a national emergency, Arsema and Emerson are discussing who has the power to declare war in the United States. (a)   has the power to make this decision.

Choose from the below words

The Congress

The President

The Supreme Court

Mayor Baldwin

27.

During a school debate, Adriana argues that the Commander in Chief of the United States Military has the highest authority over military decisions. Who is she referring to?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

Supreme Court Justice

28.

After the 2020 Census, Emilio and Joseph learn that their state's population has increased. They wonder what this means for their state's representation in the House of Representatives. What is a state's representation in the House based on?

a)

1st amendment

b)

Population

c)

Tom Wolf

d)

GDP

29.

Yuri and Karen are learning about how laws are made in their civics class. They want to know: Who signs a Bill into Law?

a)

Supreme Fuss

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Supreme Court Chief Justice

d)

The President

30.

Guillermo and Karen are studying for their civics test and come across a question asking about the highest law in the United States. They wonder, what is the Supreme Law of the land?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Precedent

c)

Stare Decisis

d)

Declaration of Independence

31.

Yuri and Marcelo are writing articles for their school newspaper and want to know what gives them the right to express their opinions freely. Where does our Freedom of Speech come from?

a)

25th amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

1st amendment

d)

28th amendment

32.

NiAsia and Amir are excited to participate in their first election in the United States. They want to know at what age they are legally allowed to vote. What is the legal voting age in the United States?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

16

d)

30

33.

During a mock election at Dyson and Atziri's school, the students are learning about how the President of the United States is chosen. The President of the United States is officially elected by the (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Scott Perry

The Constitution

Electoral College

Super PACs

34.

Jonathan, Marcelo, and Karen are discussing how the rules of their school could be officially changed or updated. What is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?

a)

Amendment

b)

Bill

c)

Clause

d)

Article

35.

During a government class debate, Emerson and Sarah propose a new bill to improve school lunches. After the bill passes through Congress, who has the power to veto Emerson and Sarah's bill?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Senate

36.

Marcelo and Arsema are researching where the final decisions are made in the U.S. legal system. They want to know: What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Court of Appeals

c)

The District Court

d)

The Circuit Court

37.

Marcelo and Isael are discussing running for the U.S. Senate. What is the minimum age a person must be to qualify as a U.S. Senator?

a)

25 years

b)

30 years

c)

35 years

d)

40 years

38.

NiAsia and Marcelo are debating who has the authority to interpret the Constitution when there is a disagreement about its meaning. Who has the power to interpret the Constitution?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Senate

39.

Sarah is the President of a country. What is her primary responsibility as the head of the Executive Branch?

a)

To make laws

b)

To interpret laws

c)

To enforce laws

d)

To amend laws

40.

Jazmin is interested in running for the U.S. Senate and wants to know how long she would serve if elected. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

41.

Dyson and Jennifer are preparing for their history exam and come across a question about the abolition of slavery in the United States. They want to know which amendment officially ended slavery. Which amendment should they choose?

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

d)

16th amendment

42.

Yohana is reading about the rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. She wants to know which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms. Which amendment should she look at?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

43.

Emerson and Allison are studying for their history test and come across a question: Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

15th amendment

b)

19th amendment

c)

21st amendment

d)

23rd amendment

44.

Jennifer is arrested and the police want her to answer questions about a crime. She refuses to answer because she says she has the right not to incriminate herself. Which amendment protects Jennifer in this situation?

a)

Unreasonable searches and seizures

b)

Self-incrimination

c)

Quartering of soldiers

d)

Excessive bail

45.

Jaylin wants to organize a peaceful protest in her town and speak out about an issue she cares about. Which amendment grants her the right to free speech?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

46.

Arsema is at home when police officers arrive and ask to search her house without a warrant. She refuses, citing her constitutional rights. What amendment protects Arsema in this situation?

a)

Unreasonable searches and seizures

b)

Self-incrimination

c)

Quartering of soldiers

d)

Excessive bail

47.

During a class discussion, Adriana mentioned that the amendment that abolished poll taxes in federal elections is the (a)   .

Choose from the below words

19th amendment

24th amendment

26th amendment

27th amendment

48.

Viki is studying for her government exam and wants to know which amendment lowered the voting age to 18. She writes down her answer as the (a)   .

Choose from the below words

19th amendment

22nd amendment

26th amendment

27th amendment

49.

Thomas and Sade' are studying for their civics exam and come across a question: Which amendment limits the President to two terms in office?

a)

20th amendment

b)

22nd amendment

c)

25th amendment

d)

27th amendment

50.

Marcelo is accused of a crime and wants to make sure his trial happens quickly and is open to the public. Which amendment guarantees this right?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

51.

Dyson is arrested and the judge sets an extremely high bail amount that Dyson cannot possibly pay. Later, Dyson is also given a punishment that seems very harsh for the crime committed. Which amendment protects Dyson against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

52.

Adriana and Felipe are learning about the U.S. Constitution in their civics class. Their teacher asks: Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

10th amendment

53.

Hailey and Sebastian are learning about the branches of government in their civics class. They want to know which branch is mainly responsible for interpreting laws. What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch?

a)

To declare war

b)

To enforce laws

c)

To interpret laws

d)

To make treaties

54.

During a history class, Emilio and Joshua are discussing which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government. Which document should they refer to?

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Declaration of Independence

55.

During a mock government session in class, Atziri is acting as the Vice President but needs to step out. Who presides over the Senate when Atziri is absent?

a)

The Secretary of State

b)

The Chief Justice

c)

The President pro tempore

d)

The Speaker of the House

56.

During a classroom debate, Yohana, Amir, and Hailey are discussing which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws. Which branch of government interprets the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Cabinet

57.

During a classroom debate, Thomas, Guillermo, and Adriana are discussing who has the authority to declare war in the United States. Who is correct?

a)

The Cabinet

b)

Congress

c)

The President

d)

The Supreme Court

58.

Hailey and Felipe are discussing their rights if they ever have to go to court. Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

a)

5th amendment

b)

6th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

10th amendment

59.

Match each branch of government with its primary function.

a)

Executive

1.

Responsible for enforcing the laws

b)

Legislative

2.

Responsible for making the laws

c)

Cabinet

3.

Group of senior government ministers

d)

Judicial

4.

Responsible for interpreting the laws

60.

During a school government meeting, Jaylin, Viki, Dyson, Emilio, and Thomas are discussing a new rule. After the student council (like Congress) passes the rule, who has the power to veto it?

a)

The Speaker of the House

b)

The Vice President

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The President

61.

During a history class, Isael and Allison are discussing which amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Which amendment did they identify?

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

16th amendment

d)

15th amendment

62.

During a classroom discussion, NiAsia, Joseph, and Sade' are debating which document established the framework for the United States government. Which document are they talking about?

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Constitution

63.

During a classroom discussion, Amatullah, Allison, and Jazmin are reading the Preamble to the Constitution. What is the main purpose of the Preamble?

a)

To list the rights of citizens

b)

To introduce the goals and principles of the Constitution

c)

To describe the amendment process

d)

To outline the structure of Congress

64.

Jaylin and Joseph are discussing the Bill of Rights in their history class. How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

12

d)

15

65.

Joseph and Sarah are discussing the structure of the United States Congress for their civics project. What are the two chambers of the United States Congress?

a)

Cabinet and House of Representatives

b)

Senate and House of Representatives

c)

President and Congress

d)

Supreme Court and Senate

66.

During a class debate, Arsema, Jennifer, Viki, and Sade' are discussing who has the power to introduce bills in the U.S. Congress. Who is correct?

a)

Only the Vice President

b)

Any member of Congress

c)

Only the President

d)

Only the Supreme Court

67.

During a classroom discussion, Jennifer asks Marcelo, "How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?"

a)

2 years

b)

8 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

68.

Match each Enlightenment philosopher to their belief about human nature.

a)

John Locke

1.

Believed that people are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

2.

Believed in the separation of powers to prevent tyranny.

c)

Thomas Hobbes

3.

Believed that people are naturally selfish and need a strong government to control them.

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

4.

Believed that people are naturally good but are corrupted by society.

69.

Allison, Jaylin, and Emerson are discussing the main purpose of government in their civics class. According to John Locke, what is the main purpose of government?

a)

To maintain absolute power

b)

To protect natural rights

c)

To expand territory

d)

To enforce religious laws

70.

During a classroom discussion, Yuri and Allison are debating what life would be like without any government or rules. Which philosopher argued that life in the state of nature would be "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short"?

a)

Voltaire

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

John Locke

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

71.

(a)   is a power of the legislative branch.

Choose from the below words
To declare war
To interpret laws
To appoint Supreme Court justices
To command the military
72.

During a school debate, Joshua and Allison are discussing the main responsibility of the legislative branch. What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

a)

Vetoing laws

b)

Making laws

c)

Judging laws

d)

Enforcing laws

73.

During a class debate, Karen and Sade' are discussing which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills. Who is correct?

a)

The Cabinet

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

The Senate

74.

During a class discussion, Osvin and Hailey are talking about important documents in U.S. history. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

To establish the Supreme Court

b)

To protect individual freedoms

c)

To regulate trade between states

d)

To outline the structure of Congress

75.

During a classroom discussion, Viki and Guillermo are debating how many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court. What is the correct number?

a)

11

b)

9

c)

7

d)

13

76.

During a classroom discussion, Allison and Sebastian are curious about which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws. Which branch should they learn about?

a)

State Governments

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Legislative Branch

77.

Atziri and Joshua are learning about the roles of the Executive Branch. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the President?

a)

Declaring laws unconstitutional

b)

Signing bills into law

c)

Commanding the armed forces

d)

Appointing Cabinet members

78.

Match each Cabinet-related role or function with its correct description.

a)

To advise the President on important issues

1.

The main purpose of the President's Cabinet in the Executive Branch

b)

To interpret the Constitution

2.

The primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch

c)

To write and pass laws

3.

The main duty of the Legislative Branch

d)

To elect members of Congress

4.

The process by which members of Congress are chosen

79.

Isael and Dyson are discussing how the President is chosen in their civics class. Who officially elects the President of the United States?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Electoral College

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

The Senate

80.

Adriana, Karen, and Marcelo are discussing what it takes to become President of the United States. Which of the following is a requirement?

a)

Must be a natural-born citizen

b)

Must have served in the military

c)

Must be at least 25 years old

d)

Must be a resident of Washington, D.C.

81.

During a classroom discussion, Amatullah and Thomas are talking about the President's roles. What is the main responsibility of the President as the Chief Diplomat?

a)

Interpreting laws

b)

Making treaties with other countries

c)

Declaring war

d)

Appointing state governors

82.

During a classroom discussion, Arsema asks, "If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?"

a)

The Vice President

b)

The Chief Justice

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

The Secretary of State

83.

Jazmin and Thomas are reading about the U.S. government and want to know which branch is responsible for making federal laws. Which branch should they choose?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

State Government

d)

Legislative Branch

84.

Sarah and Marcelo are discussing the Bill of Rights in class. They are curious about which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press. Which amendment is it?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

5th amendment

d)

4th amendment

85.

Sarah and Sebastian are curious about how the President is chosen in the United States. What is the name of the group that officially elects the President?

a)

Electoral College

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Cabinet

86.

During a history class, Joseph and Jazmin are discussing which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States. Which amendment should they choose?

a)

18th Amendment

b)

16th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

87.

Dyson and Viki are learning about voting rights in the United States. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

a)

19th amendment

b)

15th amendment

c)

24th amendment

d)

26th amendment

88.

Marcelo and Viki are reading about the rights of people accused of crimes. Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

a)

8th amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

4th amendment

d)

6th amendment