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CIVICS EXAM

Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What section of the United States Constitution outlines Executive Power?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 2

c)

Article 3

d)

The Preamble

2.

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Majority Leader

3.

How long is a presidential term?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

4.

How many terms can a president serve?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

a)

Pardon people from federal crimes

b)

Nominate Supreme Court Justices

c)

Sign or veto laws

d)

Declare laws unconstitutional

6.

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

a)

The power to veto legislation from congress.

b)

The power to break a tie vote in the Senate.

c)

The power to sign treaties with foreign nations.

d)

The power to pardon criminals.

7.

What does the Executive Branch do?

a)

elect the president

b)

enforce laws

c)

make laws

d)

count the votes

8.

Power of the president to refuse (forbid) a bill

a)

veto

b)

executive order

c)

table

d)

pigeonhole

9.
What does the President do as Chief Legislator?
a)
Leads the military
b)
Leads the Executive Branch
c)
Gives awards to deserving citizens
d)
Proposes laws to Congress
10.
What role allows the President to be the leader of the military?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Executive
11.
What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?
a)
Leads foreign policy
b)
Leads his political party
c)
Leads the Executive Branch
d)
Leads the military 
12.

The heads of federal departments that the president appoints are referred to as the president's __________________________.

a)

pentagon

b)

squad

c)

cabinet

d)

party

13.

Which is not a constitutional qualification for becoming president of the United States?

a)

being male

b)

being at least 35 years old

c)

being a natural-born American citizen

d)

being a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

14.

Who is the current U.S. President?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Kamala Harris

d)

Mike Pence

15.

Who is the current Vice President of the United State?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Mike Pence

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Kamala Harris

16.

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch

a)

Enforce the Laws

b)

Judge the Laws

c)

Create the Laws

d)

None of the above

17.

Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

a)

Two people

b)

Two houses

c)

Two cameras (looks)

d)

Two camels

18.

Which house determines representation equally for each state with 2?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

House of Commons

d)

Parliament

19.

Which house determines representation for each state based on its population?

a)

House of Commons

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

House Stark

20.

Which age would NOT qualify you to be a member of the Senate?

a)

40

b)

35

c)

30

d)

25

21.

Which age would NOT qualify you to be a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

65

b)

30

c)

21

d)

25

22.

Which house must you be a U.S citizen for a longer period of time?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Reps

c)

House of Burgess

d)

House of Commons

23.

True or False, you are required to be a naturally born citizen to become a member of the United States Congress?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or False, members of Congress do NOT have term limits?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Every two years, how many members in the House of Representatives will be up for reelection?

a)

1/3

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

All Members

26.

Every two years, how many members in the Senate will be up for reelection?

a)

1/3

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

All Members

27.

How many members total make up Congress?

a)

435

b)

538

c)

100

d)

535

28.

How many members total make up the Senate?

a)

435

b)

50

c)

100

d)

535

29.

How many members total make up the House of Representatives?

a)

435

b)

538

c)

100

d)

535

30.

True or False, Congress has the power to declare war.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

True or False, Congress makes the final decision over spending and budgets for the U.S. Government?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

How often could reapportionment occur?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every 4 years

c)

Every 8 years

d)

Every 10 years

33.

What are the requirements to be President of the United States?

a)

35 Years Old

b)

Naturalized Citizen

c)

10 Year Resident

d)

Foreign Born

34.

What are the requirements to be Vice President of the United States?

a)

30 Years Old

b)

Native Born

c)

14 Year Resident

d)

Foreign Citizen

35.

How are the President and Vice President elected?

a)

By the popular vote

b)

By the Electoral College

c)

By the Supreme Court

d)

By the United Nations

36.

How many electoral college votes does does a candidate need in order to win?

a)

270

b)

421

c)

150

d)

538

37.

In which states does the winner of the popular vote win all of the electoral votes?

a)

Nebraska and Maine

b)

Florida and Alaska

c)

California and Texas

d)

All states except Nebraska and Maine

38.

How long is a term for the President and Vice President?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

39.

What is the maximum number of terms a President can serve?

a)

1 term

b)

2 terms

c)

3 terms

d)

No term limits

40.

Who becomes President if the current President is unable to fulfill their duties?

a)

Vice President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro-Tempore

d)

Secretary of State

41.

What amendment officially makes the Vice President the President?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

22nd Amendment

d)

25th Amendment

42.

Who needs to approve the new Vice President chosen by the President?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Both Senate and House of Representatives

43.
As president, if you disagree with a bill, you should ______________ it.
a)
Command
b)
Delegate
c)
execute
d)
sign
e)
veto
44.
When a president delivers a law to a department to carry it out, they ______________ it.
a)
Command
b)
Delegate
c)
execute
d)
sign
e)
veto
45.
The cabinet and 15 executive departments help the president ______________ the laws.
a)
Command
b)
Delegate
c)
execute
d)
sign
e)
veto
46.
When war breaks out, the president must ______________ the Armed Forces.
a)
Command
b)
Delegate
c)
execute
d)
sign
e)
veto
47.
As president, if you approve of a bill, you should ______________ it.
a)
Command
b)
Delegate
c)
execute
d)
sign
e)
veto
48.
The president of the United States gets their powers from ___________________________.
a)
Commander-in-chief
b)
The US Constitution
c)
diplomacy
d)
The 15 executive departments
e)
military action
49.
When the president acts as the nation’s representative to other countries, it is called _________________.
a)
Commander-in-chief
b)
The US Constitution
c)
diplomacy
d)
The 15 executive departments
e)
military action
50.
__________________________________ help the president execute laws.
a)
Commander-in-chief
b)
The US Constitution
c)
diplomacy
d)
The 15 executive departments
e)
military action
51.
Whom does the president address during the State of the Union speech?
a)
A joint session of Congress
b)
The American People
c)
Both options
d)
Neither option
52.
When war breaks out, what must the president do?
a)
Ignore it
b)
Go and fight with the Army
c)
Command the Armed Forces
d)
Resign from office
53.
Laws about the health and well-being of young people are most likely to be executed by...
a)
Department of Education
b)
Department of Labor
c)
Department of Commerce
d)
Department of Health & Human Services
54.
Which TWO articles of the U.S. Constitution talk about the president’s job?
a)
The Preamble and Bill of Rights
b)
Articles I and II
c)
Amendments 13 and 15
d)
Articles I and III
55.
True or False: The president can pick out parts of a bill to sign if they don’t like all of it.
a)
TRUE
b)
False
56.
True or False: Each presidential term lasts four years, and a president may be elected to two terms.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
True or False: The President of the United States gets their powers from the military.
a)
True
b)
False
58.

When does each term of Congress start?

a)

January 1 of even-numbered years

b)

January 3 of odd-numbered years

c)

July 4 of every year

d)

December 31 of odd-numbered years

59.

How long does each term of Congress last?

a)

One year

b)

Two years

c)

Four years

d)

Six years

60.

What is a joint session of Congress?

a)

When both houses meet together

b)

When only the House of Representatives meets

c)

When only the Senate meets

d)

When Congress meets with the President

61.

What is the purpose of a special session of Congress?

a)

To pass new laws

b)

To hold committee hearings

c)

To address a crisis

d)

To meet with foreign leaders

62.

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

50

d)

2

63.

How are the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined?

a)

By the President

b)

By the Supreme Court

c)

By the Census Bureau

d)

By the Speaker of the House

64.

What is gerrymandering?

a)

The process of drawing districts to include the same number of constituents

b)

The process of drawing districts to increase the voting strength of a particular group

c)

The process of dividing states into districts

d)

The process of adjusting the number of representatives after each census

65.

How many senators are there in the Senate?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

435

d)

2

66.

How long is a senator's term?

a)

Two years

b)

Four years

c)

Six years

d)

Eight years

67.

Who is the most powerful leader in the House of Representatives?

a)

The Speaker of the House

b)

The President pro tempore

c)

The Majority Leader

d)

The Minority Leader

68.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

The Vice President

b)

The Speaker of the House

c)

The President pro tempore

d)

The Majority Leader

69.

What do floor leaders in Congress do?

a)

They make sure the laws passed are in the best interest of their party

b)

They oversee committee work

c)

They represent their districts

d)

They preside over floor debates

70.

What do party whips do in Congress?

a)

They keep track of where party members stand on issues

b)

They preside over floor debates

c)

They represent their districts

d)

They oversee committee work

71.

Where is the detailed work of lawmaking done in Congress?

a)

In the House of Representatives

b)

In the Senate

c)

In joint committees

d)

In committees

72.

What are select committees in Congress?

a)

Permanent standing committees

b)

Committees that deal with specialized issues

c)

Committees that do a special job for a limited period

d)

Committees that help the House and Senate agree on the details of a proposed law

73.

What is the first tier of the federal court system?

a)

Trial Court

b)

US Supreme Court

c)

Appellate Court

d)

District Court

74.

When can someone make an appeal?

a)

When they disagree with the verdict because of an error in the trial

b)

Any time they lose a case

c)

When they win a case

d)

When the other lawyer isn't nice to them

75.

TRUE OR FALSE

Federalism is the belief that national and state governments should exist side by side and share power.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

76.

What is a verdict?

a)

The group of citizens whose duty it is to decide a case

b)

The decision about a case issued by the judge or jury

c)

The request for a higher court to review the decision of a lower court

d)

The authority of a court to hear a case

77.

What kind of cases go to a US Appellate Court?

a)

Really important cases

b)

Cases that have already been heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

c)

Cases that have been heard by a district court, but need to be reviewed

d)

Only cases with celebrities in them

78.

Which court do cases involving concurrent jurisdiction go to?

a)

Whichever one the party chooses

b)

Whichever one isn't too busy

c)

Whichever one is the lowest tier

d)

Usually the state, unless the federal system wants it

79.

Which kind of jurisdiction give a federal court the power to hear a case involving parties from two states?

a)

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

b)

Federal Question Jurisdiction

c)

Diversity Jurisdiction

d)

Regular Jurisdiction

80.

TRUE or FALSE

The US Supreme Court hears every case that is appealed from State Supreme Courts

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

81.

What is an opinion?

a)

The authority of a court to hear a case

b)

The decision about a case issued by the Supreme Court

c)

The decision about a case issued by the jury

d)

A case about the First Amendment

82.

The party who loses a case and appeals to a higher court is called:

a)

Petitioner

b)

Plaintiff

c)

Defendant

d)

Prosecution

83.

What are the two court systems in the United States?

a)

State Supreme Court and Federal Supreme Court

b)

Supreme Court and District Court

c)

Appellate courts and trial courts

d)

Federal court system and state court system

84.

Which article of the Constitution created the federal judicial branch?

a)

Article II

b)

Article I

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

85.

How many district courts are there in the federal court system?

a)

94

b)

50

c)

100

d)

13

86.

What is the purpose of the courts of appeals?

a)

To conduct trials and issue verdicts

b)

To review decisions from lower courts

c)

To interpret state laws and constitutions

d)

To hear cases involving federal laws

87.

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

a)

State Supreme Court

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Appellate Court

d)

District Court

88.

What types of cases can federal courts hear?

a)

Cases involving the military

b)

All of the above

c)

Cases involving bankruptcy

d)

Cases involving copyright

89.

What is the role of state supreme courts?

a)

To interpret state laws and constitutions

b)

To determine if the trial court applied the law correctly

c)

To review decisions from lower courts

d)

To initially hear cases

90.

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

a)

When more than one court has the authority to hear a case

b)

When a case is heard in both federal and state courts

c)

When a case is heard by a jury and a judge

d)

When a case is appealed to a higher court

91.

How many questions does the U.S. Supreme Court accept to be heard?

a)

Less than 1%

b)

About 10%

c)

More than 90%

d)

About 50%

92.

How long does the Supreme Court meet each year?

a)

3 months

b)

6 months

c)

9 months

d)

12 months

93.

How do the justices decide to accept a case?

a)

By random selection

b)

By public opinion

c)

By unanimous decision

d)

If at least 4 justices agree to hear it

94.

What is the purpose of a Writ of Certiorari?

a)

To request a lower court to send its records for review

b)

To request a retrial of a case

c)

To request a change in the law

d)

To request a pardon for a convicted person

95.

What happens during oral arguments?

a)

Justices make a final decision

b)

Justices review written arguments

c)

Justices ask lawyers questions

d)

Justices summarize their case

96.

How many votes are required to decide a case?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

4

d)

3

97.

What is the purpose of a majority opinion?

a)

To present the views of the majority of justices

b)

To present the views of the dissenting justices

c)

To announce the ruling

d)

To summarize the facts of the case

98.

What is the significance of written opinions?

a)

They influence public opinion

b)

They set a precedent for lower courts to follow

c)

They establish new laws

d)

They determine the punishment for the defendant

99.

What is the guiding principle for judges in deciding cases?

a)

Legal precedent

b)

Stare decisis

c)

Public opinion

d)

Judicial activism

100.

What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

District Court

c)

Appellate Court

d)

Circuit Court

101.

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

a)

9

b)

11

c)

7

d)

5

102.

True or False: the Judicial Branch is bigger than just the Supreme Court.

a)
b)

False

c)
d)

True

103.

How does someone become a federal judge?

a)

Appointed by the President

b)

Elected by the public

c)

Selected by the Supreme Court

d)

Inherited from family

104.

What type of case involves a legal dispute between two or more parties?

a)

Constitutional Case

b)

Administrative Case

c)

Civil Case

d)

Criminal Case

105.

What type of case involves the government (usually referred to as “the State”) prosecuting a person for breaking the law?

a)

Criminal Case

b)

Constitutional Case

c)

Administrative Case

d)

Civil Case

106.

What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

107.

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

a)

Dred Scott v. Sandford

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Roe v. Wade

d)

Marbury v. Madison

108.

What does appellate mean?

a)

Relating to appeals

b)

Relating to witnesses

c)

Relating to evidence

d)

Relating to trials

109.
A high school student, engages in a peaceful protest against a controversial school policy. When a school official orders the student to stop, the student insists that their actions are protected by the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression. Which amendment is this?
a)
1st amendment
b)
10th amendment
c)
19th amendment
d)
24th amendment
110.
In a neighborhood plagued by a series of home break-ins, a family challenges a state law imposing strict regulations on firearm ownership. They argue that the Constitution grants them the right to protect their home with firearms. Which amendment is this?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
11th amendment
c)
20th amendment
d)
25th amendment
111.
During a time of peace, a family refuses to allow government officials to use their home for military purposes. They cite a constitutional provision protecting citizens from involuntary quartering of soldiers. Which amendment is this?
a)
3rd amendment
b)
12th amendment
c)
21st amendment
d)
26th amendment
112.
In a routine traffic stop, an individual protests when law enforcement officers decide to search their car without a warrant. The person insists that the Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Which amendment is this?
a)
4th amendment
b)
13th amendment
c)
22nd amendment
d)
27th amendment
113.
In a courtroom, a person invokes their right against self-incrimination when pressured to testify. The defense argues that compelling the individual to speak would violate constitutional rights related to due process. Which amendment is this?
a)
5th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
23rd amendment
d)
1st amendment
114.
Accused of a crime, an individual is denied legal representation, and witnesses testify without allowing the accused to cross-examine. The defense argues that these actions violate constitutional rights related to a fair trial. Which amendment is this?
a)
6th amendment
b)
15th amendment
c)
24th amendment
d)
2nd amendment
115.
In a civil dispute over property, one party demands a jury trial. The opposing side contends that a jury trial is unnecessary, challenging the application of this right to civil cases. Which amendment is this?
a)
7th amendment
b)
16th amendment
c)
25th amendment
d)
3rd amendment
116.
Convicted of a non-violent crime, an individual receives an exceptionally harsh sentence deemed cruel and unusual. The convicted person challenges the sentence, claiming it violates constitutional protections against excessive punishment. Which amendment is this?
a)
8th amendment
b)
17th amendment
c)
26th amendment
d)
4th amendment
117.
After the Civil War, a former slave challenges an attempt to re-enslave them under a new state law. The individual argues that constitutional amendments abolishing slavery protect their freedom. Which amendment is this?
a)
13th amendment
b)
22nd amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
9th amendment
118.
A group of citizens challenges a state law that discriminates against a particular ethnic or racial group, asserting that the Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law for all individuals. Which amendment is this?
a)
14th amendment
b)
23rd amendment
c)
5th amendment
d)
10th amendment
119.
In a southern state, a group of African American citizens faces barriers to voting. They argue that constitutional provisions guaranteeing voting rights irrespective of race or color protect their right to participate in the democratic process. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th amendment
b)
24th amendment
c)
6th amendment
d)
11th amendment
120.
A taxpayer challenges the constitutionality of a federal income tax law, arguing that it exceeds the government's authority as defined in the Constitution. Which amendment is this?
a)
16th amendment
b)
25th amendment
c)
7th amendment
d)
12th amendment
121.
A group advocates for the direct election of senators, asserting that it enhances democratic representation. They argue that constitutional changes are necessary to replace the previous method of appointment by state legislatures. Which amendment is this?
a)
17th amendment
b)
26th amendment
c)
8th amendment
d)
13th amendment
122.
In the Prohibition era, a business owner challenges the constitutionality of a law banning the sale of alcoholic beverages. The individual argues that the prohibition violates certain rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. Which amendment is this?
a)
18th amendment
b)
27th amendment
c)
9th amendment
d)
14th amendment
123.
Women in the early 20th century rally for the right to vote, citing constitutional principles of equality. They contend that denying women the right to vote is a violation of their fundamental rights. Which amendment is this?
a)
19th amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
10th amendment
d)
15th amendment
124.
A political party questions the timing of the inauguration of elected officials, arguing that the Constitution should be amended to address potential issues related to the transition of power. Which amendment is this?
a)
20th amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
11th amendment
d)
16th amendment
125.
A debate arises about the length of time a person can serve as president, prompting discussions on constitutional amendments to limit presidential terms and prevent the concentration of power. Which amendment is this?
a)
22nd amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
13th amendment
d)
18th amendment
126.
Residents of the nation's capital challenge the denial of voting rights in federal elections, arguing that constitutional amendments are necessary to ensure equal representation for citizens living in Washington, D.C. Which amendment is this?
a)
23rd amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
14th amendment
d)
19th amendment
127.
Citizens challenge the imposition of poll taxes as a requirement for voting, asserting that such fees disenfranchise economically disadvantaged individuals. They argue that a constitutional amendment is necessary to prohibit poll taxes. Which amendment is this?
a)
24th amendment
b)
6th amendment
c)
15th amendment
d)
20th amendment
128.
Young adults challenge the denial of voting rights based on age, advocating for a constitutional amendment that lowers the voting age to 18. They argue that individuals at this age are mature enough to participate in the democratic process. Which amendment is this?
a)
26th amendment
b)
8th amendment
c)
17th amendment
d)
22nd amendment

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