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WorksheetsCivics Review Quiz AZ
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 29mins
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
American Indians/Native Americans
Who was the first president of the United States?
John Hancock
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
Led the U.S. during the War 1812
Led the U.S. during the American Revolution
Led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
When is Independence Day Celebrated?
April 19
July 4
September 17
November 11
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Artic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
became the first black U.S. Senator
established the Harvard law School
ran for president of the United States
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Ohio River
Potomac River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the United States of America
the Seclaration of Independance
the President of the United States of America
Why did the colonist fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British invaded France
because the colonist wanted a new king
because the colonist wanted religious freedom
Which of the following best describes the term citizen?
A person who is loyal to and proud of his country
An individual who is able to vote in elections
A legally recognized member of a country
An individual that exercises political authority over another
What does a person born in any U.S. territory automatically become?
A permanent resident alien
A naturalized citizen
A native-born citizen
An illegal alien
Why is attending school considered a civic duty?
Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy
To make sure people are able to get jobs in the future
School districts depend on having a certain number of students
Today's high-tech society needs educated employees
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as Jury summons?
To guarantee court hearings remain public
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the constitutional right to confront one's peers
-Pay Taxes
-Attend school until 16
-Defend the Nation
-Obey Laws
-???
What is missing from the list of obligations above?
Vote
Volunteer
Stay informed
Serve on juries
What practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
Serve on Juries
Volunteer
Register for Selected Service
Vote in National Elections
Requirements for Naturalization
-Be of good moral character
-Read, write, and speak English
-Be at least 18 years old
-Been admitted lawfully into the U.S. (lawful permanent resident)
-???
Which requirement is missing from the list above?
Pay federal income taxes
Have a close relative who is a U.S. citizen
Have an annual income of $20,000 or more
Have lived/resided in the U.S. for five years
Why is it important to pay your taxes?
To make sure that laws are up-to-date
To pay for private universities
To make sure that people are good citizens
To provide money to pay for government services
Who of the following is a U.S. citizen?
Julia moved to the U.S. when she was 3 years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
Raymond was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years.
Oscar was born in Spain. His mother is a citizen of Spain and his father is a U.S. citizen.
Nina is a foreign exchange student going to school in California.
Why does the government require qualified 18-year-old males to register for the selective service?
To allow the government to quickly draft them in times of crisis
To provide jobs for more people
To ensure that they are also registered to vote
To provide money for government services
Which term best describes a person who has left his or her home to escape danger such as war, persecution by the government, or natural disaster?
Alien
Citizen
Tourist
Refugee
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of U.S. citizens?
Attend town meetings
Own property or land
Run for elected office
Vote
The 14th Amendment allows for equal protection under the law and it defines citizenship. According to this amendment, who is a citizen?
Someone born or naturalized in the U.S.
Someone who lives in the U.S. and has a job
Someone who owns property in the U.S.
Someone going to school in the U.S.
Steps to Naturalization
-Live in the U.S. for 5 years
-Fill out an application for citizenship
-Fingerprint and background check
-???
-Take the Oath of Allegiance
Which step is missing from the list above?
Register to vote
Wait 5 years
Make an appointment
Pass the Civics and English tests
Which term describes a system in which society, either directly or indirectly through the government, controls all aspects of the economy?
Totalitarian
Socialism
Republic
Democracy
Which of the following terms is defined as the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen?
Assimilation
Adoption
Immigration
Naturalization
Respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences is known as what?
Tolerance
Responsibility
Compromise
Institution
What does the judicial branch do?
makes and designs laws
approves and carries out laws
reviews, explains and interprets laws
ignores and breaks laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The District Court
The State Court
The Appeals Court
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
100
9
13
50
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Nancy Pelosi
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Issue Driver's Licenses
Approve zoning an land use
Provide Police Protection
Print Money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
Create an army
Make treaties
Declare war
What is the capital of Arizona?
Washington, D.C.
Phoenix
Tucson
Flagstaff
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Libertartian
Republican and Libertarian
Libertarian and Green
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
Green
Something you SHOULD do as a citizen is called...
a responsibility
a right
a duty
nothing
Something you MUST do is called...
a responsibility/job
a right/privilege
a duty/obligation
nothing
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
obey traffic laws
vote in elections
pay taxes
serve on a jury
Which term is the best meaning of "suffrage"?
the right for women to protest
the right to vote in elections
citizenship
freedom
How does the 14th Amendment protect individual rights?
It made slavery illegal
Women could now vote in all elections
It made poll taxes illegal
It defined citizenship so all citizens have the same rights
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
Amendments 1, 3, 9
Amendments 2, 4, 10
Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8
Amendments 1, 2, 3
Amendment 1 protects a person's right to
A trial by jury in civil cases
Right to bear arms
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
What basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorney
Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
Protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishment
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution
to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen
to inspire the governments of other nations
to limit the rights of individual citizens
Women's suffrage (right to vote). Which amendment is this?
18th
19th
10th
12th
Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)
Brown v Board of Education
Miranda v Arizona
Tinker v Des Moines
Bush v Gore
the 13th amendment abolished...
slavery
poll taxes
segregation
free speech
Officers usually need a _______ to search you or your property
Baton
Firearm
Warrant
Bible
Which of the following is the supreme law of the land
state law
bill of rights
constitution
At what age do citizens gain the right to vote?
18
21
30
What is one right of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to drive
freedom of speech
freedom to vote
At hat age are all men required to register for selective service?
30
21
18
Who are the senators for AZ?
Mark Kelly and Krysten Sinema
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
John McCain and John Kyl
Barry Goldwater and Doug Ducey
Which of these is a US Representative from Arizona?
Katie Hobbs
John McCain
Debbie Lesko
Donald Trump
