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WorksheetsPA Civics Exam Review (all)
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 54mins
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the inalienable rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and the courts
the Senate and House of Representatives
the House of Representatives and the courts
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
19
35
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
listed our freedoms
reunited us with Great Britain
allied us with France
What is one right in the Declaration of Independence?
life
education
healthcare
privacy
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
You must practice a religion
You must choose from a list of religions
Religious practices must be approved by the government
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist/market economy
socialist economy
barter economy
mercantile economy
What is NOT a part of the "rule of law"?
everyone must follow the law
leaders must obey the law
government must obey the law
certain people are immune from the law
Which of the following is not a branch of government?
legislative
executive
judicial
bureaucracy
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
We the People
State Government
Independent Press
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Supreme Court
Governors
Congress
Who makes federal laws?
the President
Supreme Court
Governors
Congress
How many US Senators are there?
100
50
270
435
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
2
1
4
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
50
270
435
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
6
2
1
4
Who does a US Senator represent?
all people of the state
lobbyists
people from their cities
the legislatures of their states
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
size of the state's population
land area
size of the state economy
location of the state
We elect a President for how many years?
6
2
1
4
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
August
December
April
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
What is the name of the Vice President of the Unites States now?
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Al Gore
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
August
December
April
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
Governor of Virginia
the President's spouse
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
If the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
Governor of Virginia
the President's spouse
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Speaker of the House
the President
the President's spouse
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Speaker of the House
the President
Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who vetoes bills?
the Speaker of the House
the President
Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the president
declares war
balances the budget
appropriates funds
Which of the following is not a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of the Navy
What does the judicial branch NOT do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
vetoes laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
juvenile court
Circuit Court
District Court
How many justices are currently serving on the Supreme Court
9
10
4
13
Which is NOT a power belonging to the federal government? Test III
Create driver’s licenses
declare war
Print money
make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is NOT a power of the states?
Sign treaties with foreign countries
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give a driver's license
Which of the following are current major political parties in the Unites States?
Republican & Democrat
Republicans & Socialists
Republicans & Federalists
Republicans & Greens
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratric
Republican
Communist
Libertarian
What is one right that is reserved for citizens in the United States?
due process
run for federal office
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
What is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression
free college education
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
What are we pledging allegiance to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
Senate
President
House Representatives
What is NOT a promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
speak English
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the US military (if needed)
What's the minimum age to vote for President?
18
21
27
30
What is one way Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
go to church
travel to foreign countries
donate to charity
What is the deadline to submit federal income tax forms?
April 15
January 1
December 31
February 14
What is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
overthrow the king
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
Which of the following was a reason colonists came to America?
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Political liberty
All of the above
What group of people were taken to America to be sold as slaves?
Africans
Asians
Canadians
Australians
What is NOT a reason the colonists fought the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didn't have self-government
because they didn't like their accents
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
April 12, 1861
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1787
December 7, 1941
What was NOT one of the 13 original states?
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Missouri
When was the Constitution written?
1650
1787
1492
1066
Who was NOT one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Ben Franklin
James Madison
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
John Lennon
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Brazil
Hawaii
Guam
Which war was NOT fought by the United States in the 1800s?
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
World War II
Name the US war between the North and the South.
The American Revolution
The Civil War
World War I
World War II
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
establish a currency
give women the right to vote
sign the Declaration of Independence
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
forgave the South
freed the slaves in the Confederacy
start the Civil War
end the Civil War
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
first female Supreme Court Justice
led the Lewis and Clark expedition
designed the first flag
Name one war which was NOT fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Revolutionary War
Who was President during the Civil War?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
George H. W. Bush
Which of the following is NOT an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Joplin
What are the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri and Mississippi
Nile and Amazon
Thames and Danube
Colorado and Rio Grande
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Which of the following is NOT a U.S. Territory?
Hawaii
Guam
Puerto Rico
Northern Mariana Islands
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Washington
Oregon
Illinois
New York
How many stripes are on the US flag?
13
10
15
50
How many stars are on the current US flag?
10
13
25
50
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless America
God save the Queen
America The Beautiful
When do we celebrate Independence day?
January 1
May 5
July 4
December 25
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
God Bless America
These United States
Life, Liberty, Happiness
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
education
privacy
healthcare
Of the following, which is NOT a role of the U.S. Constitution?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Determines if the government is effective
Establishes the basic rights of Americans
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Which of the following is NOT an amendment of the Constitution based on voting rights?
All races can vote
All military members can vote
18 year old’s can vote
Women can vote
Which of the following is a principle supported in the Declaration of Independence?
Whenever any form of government becomes destructive, it is the obligation of the government to change.
Governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
The military is rendered independent of and superior to the civil power.
Powers of men will be formed to ensure safety, prosperity, and justice.
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?
Georgia
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Vermont
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Create a Bill of Rights
Established a framework for US Government
Write the Declaration of Independence
Write the Declaration of Sentiments
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers appearing in newspapers throughout the colonies?
Convince the states to ratify the Bill of Rights
Convince the states to ratify the Constitution
Convince the states to sign the Declaration of Independence
Convince the states to sign the Declaration of Sentiments
What form of government is established by the United States Constitution?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Democratic Oligarchy
Which federal holiday is celebrated in January each year?
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Which federal holiday celebrates all of the men and women who have served in our armed forces and is celebrated in November each year?
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Which of the following is considered the main cause of the U.S. Civil War?
Sugar
Slavery
Oil
Women’s rights
Martin Luther King Jr was an advocate and activist for whose rights?
Children
Immigrants
African Americans
Women
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History
Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy
Under the United States Constitution, what is one power given to Congress?
To provide schooling and education
To issue driver’s licenses
To declare war
To provide protection (police)
The Constitutional Convention met in 1787 in which city?
Boston
Annapolis
Philadelphia
New York
Which region of colonies had an economy based on plantations and slavery?
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
Backcountry colonies
The British surrendered to the Americans after what battle in 1781?
Princeton
Bunker Hill
Trenton
Yorktown
The phrase “no taxation without representation” means that
Americans had some representation in Parliament but no taxation
Americans had some representation in Parliament
Taxation had no place in America
Americans wanted representation in Parliament
