WorksheetsU.S Government Civics(1-6)
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
(a)
What found document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
(a)
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law.
U.S. Constitution
Government must obey the law.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Representatives, senators and governors.
Congress, president, and the courts
Republican and democracy
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
legislative
executive
judicial
What part of the federal government writes laws?
(a)
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
(a)
What is the form of government of the United States?
a monarchy
a communism
a socialism
a republic
What is the supreme law of the land?
No one is above the law
The Declaration of Independence
U.S Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Name one thing the United States Constitution does.
(a)
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words, "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
(a)
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
(a)
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
(a)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It identifies individual freedoms.
It identifies inherent rights.
It says all people are created equal.
It says America is free from British control.
Name important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
equality, liberty, social contract, natural rights, limited government, self-government
the absence of private property, social classes, money, and the state
The words "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are in what founding document?
The Federalist Papers
Mayflower Compound
U.S Constitution
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system of the United States?
distributism
capitalism
market
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
(a)
There are three branches of government. Why?
(a)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
President and Vice President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
2
100
435
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
6 years
Lifelong
4 years
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
(a)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
100
50
480
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
10 years
8 years
4 years
2 years
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
to more closely follow public opinion
equal representation
they have more people.
How many senators does each state have?
2
1
50
Depends on the population of the state.
Why does each state have two senators?
(a)
Name your U.S. Representative.
Russell Fry
Tim Scott
Kevin McCarthy
Henry McMaster
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
(a)
Who elects U.S. senators?
The rich
The government
Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
(a)
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district
All citizens of the United States
The government
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(a)
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Lifelong
2 years
4 years
6 years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
(a)
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
Hillary Clinton
Al Gore
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
(a)
Name one power of the president.
(a)
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
(a)
Who signs bills to become laws?
(a)
Who vetoes bills?
(a)
Who appoints federal judges?
(a)
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
(a)
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
controls the President
change the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
(a)
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
It reviews laws.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
President
Supreme Court
Federal courts
Congress
What does the judicial branch do?
(a)
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Courts
Courts of Appeals
Supreme Court
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
5
50
9
8
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
9
50
6
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
4 years
6 years
2 years
For life
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
(a)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Russell Fry
John Roberts
Herny McMaster
Joe Biden
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
(a)
Name one power that is only for the states.
(a)
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Lindsey Graham
Russell Fry
Tim Scott
Henry McMaster
What is the capital of your state?
Spartanburg
Charleston
Columbia
Summerville
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
(a)
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
(a)
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
(a)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
(a)
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
(a)
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
Derive citizenship
Be born in the United States
Say they are
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
(a)
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
(a)
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
(a)
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
(a)
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
(a)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
No one, the Europeans were first.
African Americans
American Indians/Native Americans
Hispanics
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Battle of Britain
7 year war
Civil War
American Revolution
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
(a)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
December 5, 1689
September 17, 1787
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1880
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
(a)
There were 13 original states. Name five.
(a)
What founding document was written in 1787?
Bill of Rights
U.s Constitution
Delectation of Independence
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(a)
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
They DID NOT support passing the (U.S.) Constitution.
They supported the passing of the Declaration of Independence
They DID support passing the (U.S.) Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence Third President of the United States Double the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase First Secretary of State Founded the University of Virginia Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
"Father of Our Country"First President of the United States General of the Continental Army President of the Constitutional Convention
Founded the first free public libraries First Postmaster General of the United States Helped write the Declaration of Independence Inventor U.S. diplomat
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
"Father of Our Country"First President of the United States General of the Continental Army President of the Constitutional Convention
"Father of the Constitution"Fourth President of the United States President during the War of 1812 One of the writers of The Federalist Papers
First Secretary of the Treasury One of the writers of The Federalist Papers Helped establish the First Bank of the United States Aide to General George Washington Member of the Continental Congress
Founded the first free public libraries First Postmaster General of the United States Helped write the Declaration of Independence Inventor U.S. diplomat
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)Saved or preserved the Union Led the United States during the Civil War 16th President of the United States Delivered the Gettysburg Address
First Secretary of the TreasuryOne of the writers of The Federalist Papers Helped establish the First Bank of the United States Aide to General George Washington Member of the Continental Congress
Writer of the Declaration of Independence Third President of the United States Double the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase First Secretary of State Founded the University of Virginia Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
"Father of Our Country"First President of the United States General of the Continental Army President of the Constitutional Convention
"Father of the Constitution"Fourth President of the United States President during the War of 1812 One of the writers of The Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)Saved or preserved the Union Led the United States during the Civil War 16th President of the United States Delivered the Gettysburg Address
First Secretary of the Treasury One of the writers of The Federalist Papers Helped establish the First Bank of the United States Aide to General George Washington Member of the Continental Congress
Founded the first free public libraries First Postmaster General of the United States Helped write the Declaration of Independence Inventor U.S. diplomat
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Delware
Colorado
Louisiana
Arizona
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
(a)
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Banana War
Civil War
The North v. South Wat
Mexican-American War
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
(a)
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
First Secretary of the Treasury One of the writers of The Federalist Papers Helped establish the First Bank of the United States Aide to General George Washington Member of the Continental Congress
Writer of the Declaration of Independence Third President of the United States Double the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase First Secretary of State Founded the University of Virginia Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)Saved or preserved the Union Led the United States during the Civil War 16th President of the United States Delivered the Gettysburg Address
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
encouraged slavery
Allowed slaves to be paid
Allowed slaves to vote
freed the slaves
What U.S. war ended slavery?
(a)
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
14th
13th
15th
When did all men get the right to vote?
(a)
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
(a)
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.
(a)
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
Pearl Harbour
When did all women get the vote?
(a)
What was the Great Depression?
Greatest prosperity in modern history
Mental health in the U.S started to worsen
Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash (1929)/Stock market crash of 1929
Early 1910s-1920s
2020-present
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy(JFK)
Why did the United States enter World War II?
(a)
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
fought for civil rights worked for equality for all Americans worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"
General during World War II President at the end of (during) the Korean War34th President of the United States Signed the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System)
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
(a)
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
(a)
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
Stop the spread of democracy
Stop the spread of a republic
Stop the spread of communism
Stop the spread of a monchary
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to encourage racial discrimination
Fought to end gender discrimination
Fought to end racial discrimination
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)Saved or preserved the Union Led the United States during the Civil War 16th President of the United States Delivered the Gettysburg Address
fought for civil rights worked for equality for all Americans worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"
General during World War II President at the end of (during) the Korean War34th President of the United States Signed the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System)
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
Because of the events of 9/11
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
To stop the spread of communism
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
(a)
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
(a)
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
(a)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Columbia
Phoenix
Little Rock
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Washington D.C
New York
New Jersey
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
(a)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
(a)
What is the name of the national anthem?
E Pluribus Unum.
God Bless the U.S.A.
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
(a)
