Worksheets8th grade civics test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
What is the capital of the United States?
Los Angeles, California
New York City, New York
Washington, DC
Liberty Island, NY
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
December 7, 1941
September 17, 1789
July1, 1886
July 4, 1776
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Right to bear arms, Freedom of religion
Right to health care, Right to free speech
Right to vote, Right to a job
Right to a free college education, Right to pursue happiness
Which of these is Thomas Jefferson famous for?
First President
Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase
Ended the French and Indian War
Started trade with The East
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
Monarchy
Theocracy
Military Dictatorship
Why are there three branches of government?
Checks and Balances
Process take too long if there are more than 3
To give more citizens a voice
None of the above
Which 2 are senators from Utah?
Mitt Romney
Spencer Cox
Mike Lee
Trent Staggs
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides the college tuition cost
It decides who is elected to the Senate
It decides which laws are passed
It is used to decide who is elected President of United States
Choose all that are documents that have influenced the U.S. Constitution.(4)
Right to a speedy trial
Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Right to vote
What does the Constitution do?
Forms the government
Defines powers and parts of government
Protects the rights of the people
All of the above
Which 2 are important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
Equality
Split Government
Limited Government
The right to vote at age 18
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The president from impeachment
illegal Immigrants
The Right for women to vote
The basic rights of Americans
What is one part of the judicial branch
Congress
Speaker of the House
Supreme Court
Vice President
What land did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Texas and Arizona
West of the Mississippi
Louisiana Purchase
California
What is one promise you make when you become a citizen of the United States?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the U.S. Constitution
Obey the laws of the United States
All of the above are correct
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Third President of the United States
Discovered Gravity.
Invented the Cotton Gin
First Postmaster General of the United States
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Health Care
Education
Religious Freedom
More Diversity
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Run for office, Support or oppose an issue or policy
Throw bricks at public office, Riot in the streets
Publicly defame a political opponent, Not vote
Commit voter fraud, Threaten others to vote a certain way
When did the Great Depression start?
Stock market crash of 1929
Right after the Vietnam War
When the Declaration of Independence was denied
After the 22nd President died
How many senators does each state have?
4
1
2
It depends on the state's population
How many amendments does the U.S, Constitution have?
27
33
9
48
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one of the state's powers?
To declare war on other states
To provide schooling and education
To establish and print currency
To make treaties
What power does the President of the United States have?
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Commander in Chief (of the military)
enforces laws
All of the above
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
The people are not required to follow laws they don't agree with
The people should govern themselves
The people can force others to follow laws
What is an amendment?
A vote in Congress
Part of the electoral college
The process by which the Supreme Court Justices are chosen
A change/addition to the Constitution
What founding document was written in 1787?
Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
All of the above
Which of the following is one of the branches of government?
Federal
Military
Executive
Leaders
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in which founding document?
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
All of the above
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the United States during the American Revolution
Recovering the economy after the stock market crash
Led the United States during the War of 1812
Led the United States during the Civil War
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control
It says all people are created equal
It identifies individual freedoms
All of the above
Who is the "Father of Our Country"
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
What is the economic system of the United States
Capitalism
Socialism
Federalism
Communism
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the Flag
The President of the United States
The US military
The Constitution
What is the capital of Utah?
West Valley
Bountiful
Salt Lake City
Sandy
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Lading
The Ten Commandments
The Bill of Rights
Constitution Top Ten
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
12
It depends on the state
Which are powers for only the federal government?
Print paper money
Declare war
Make treaties
All of the above
Name the US war between the North and the South.
World War I
The Civil War
The French and Indian War
The American Revolution
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens of the United States
Citizens of their state
Citizens of their county
Members of Congress
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All three
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of the United States
Citizens of their state
Citizens of their county
Citizens who voted for them
Which branch writes laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All three
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked London
Terrorists crashed two planes into the World Trade Center in New York City
The Titanic sank
The stock market crashed
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitutional Congress
Legislative Archives
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
4 years
2 years
1 years
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Home of the Brave
Forever She Waves
Land of the Free
How many U.S. senators are there?
13
50
100
It's different each year
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Supreme Court
Uniform Code of Military Justice
