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WorksheetsReview: Arizona Civics Test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the U.S. Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
determines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the United
We the People
We the Citizens
We the Americans
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
jury trial
free speech
to bear arms
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
36
50
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom for the slaves
declared equal rights for women
declared independence from Great Britain
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
free speech and justice for all
bear arms and pay taxes
vote and pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
States may choose a religion for the people.
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States?
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
mixed market economy
communist or collective economy
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Laws remain the same in every state.
Government leaders are above the laws.
Laws only apply to United States citizens.
According to the Constitution, which of the following is a requirement to vote?
be a U.S. citizen
be at least 18 years old
be at least 21 years old
belong to a political party
What is a civic duty of U.S. citizens?
vote in state and federal elections
practice a religion
exercise your freedom of speech
join a political party
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
pay taxes
obey the laws
serve on a jury
attend a private school
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
To what do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
the President of the United States of America
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
to register to vote
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States
At what age do citizens gain the right to vote?
18
21
25
30
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
go to college and start a career
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
vote and run for office
get a drivers license and purchase real estate property
What is the due date for federal income taxes?
April 15
June 30
September 15
December 31
At what age are all men required to register for the Selective Service?
at birth
at age 16
at age 18
men no longer have to register
Which of the following is a branch of the government?
judicial
governor
military
treasury
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the Federal Reserve
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Chief Justice
the Majority Leader
the Speaker of the House
Who makes federal (national) laws?
Congress
the Supreme Court
the Attorney General
the Justice Department
What are the two Houses of Congress?
the President and the Cabinet
the Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeals
the Treasury and the State Department
the House of Representatives and the Senate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
50
100
435
U.S. Senators serve a term of how many years?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
The House of Representatives has how many members?
650
385
435
519
Members of the House of Representatives serve a term of how many years?
2
4
6
8
Who is represented by a U.S. Senator?
all people in the United States
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state location
by state population
by state geographical size
by state political affiliation
A President is elected to serve a term of how many years?
2
4
6
8
In what month is the President elected?
January
June
August
November
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
George W. Bush
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Mike Johnson
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
JD Vance
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who then becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Who is Commander-in-Chief of the military?
the President
the Attorney General
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the Secretary of Defense
Who can sign a bill into law?
the President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the Vice President
Who can veto a bill?
the Senate Majority Leader
the President
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the main job of the President's Cabinet?
set policies
make laws
command the military
advise the President
Which of the following is a Cabinet-level position?
Attorney General
Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of History
Secretary of the Navy
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
decides if laws go against the Constitution
determines the number of Supreme Court judges
provides legal advice to the President
Which is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court of Arizona
the U.S. Supreme Court
the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
the Court of Military Tribunals
How many judges currently serve on the Supreme Court?
3
6
9
11
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Marshall
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
Merrick Garland
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal (national) government. What is one power of the federal government?
to make treaties
to issue driver's licenses
to provide public education
to establish police departments
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Federalists and Republicans
Democrats and Libertarians
Republicans and Democrats
Progressives and Socialists
The current President is a member of which political party?
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
Progressive Party
Democratic Party
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Kevin McCarthey
Nancy Pelosi
John Boehner
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
print money
raise an army
issue passports
establish public schools
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Kyrsten Sinema
Katie Hobbes
Janet Napolitano
Jan Brewer
What is the capital of Arizona?
Tucson
Phoenix
Prescott
Flagstaff
Name one of the two current Senators from the state of Arizona.
Kyrsten Sinema
Mark Kelly
Jeff Flake
Ruben Gallego
Name one of the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.
Abe Hamadeh
Yassamin Ansari
Juan Ciscomani
Greg Stanton
David Schweikert
What is one reason colonists came to America?
educational opportunities
religious freedom
better healthcare
to elect a new King
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
(Native) American Indians
Which group of people was taken to America as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Spaniards
Italians
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted to elect their King
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
March 5, 1770
July 4, 1776
July 14, 1789
September 17, 1787
Which of the following states was one of the original thirteen (13) colonies?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
Delaware
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was ratified (adopted)
The Magna Carta was signed
The Declaration of Independence was written
In which year was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1812
1865
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamiliton
James Madison
What is one thing for which Benjamin Franklin is famous?
he was a decorated war hero
he was the inventor of the telegraph
he was an accomplished diplomat (foreign affairs)
he was the first president
Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Which territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Korean War
World War I
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
What war was fought between the Northern states and the Southern states?
the Civil War
the Revolutionary War
the War of 1812
World War II
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
slavery
religious freedom
economic freedom
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did as President of the United States?
led the United States during the Civil War
led the United States in the war for indepedence
led the United States during the Great Depression
led the United States during World War I
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the creation of a new nation
called for an end to Southern secession
freed slaves in the Confederate states
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
founded the American Red Cross
fought for women's rights
made the first American flag
established a college for free blacks
Which of the following is a war that was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
the Civil War
the Revolutionary War
World War I
the Mexican-American war
Who was the President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
France, Germany, and England
Russian, China, and Japan
Russian, France, and Italy
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in which war?
World War II
the Civil War
the Spanish-American War
the Vietnam War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
colonialism
communism
imperialism
sectionalism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the civil rights movement
the progressive movement
the temperance movement
the women's suffrage movement
What is Martin Luther King, Jr. famous for?
fighting for civil rights
becoming the first black senator
establishing Howard University
running for president
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
the stock market crashed
the Colombia space shuttle exploded
terrorists attacked the United States
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans
Which of the following is an American Indian (Native American) tribe in the United States?
Navajo
Zulu
Maori
Kikuyu
Of the rivers listed, which river is the longest?
Ohio River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Which ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Which of the following is a current U.S. territory?
Cuba
Guam
Hawaii
Panama
Which of the following states borders Canada?
Alaska
Connecticut
Oregon
Wisconsin
Which of the following states borders Mexico?
Texas
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Chicago, IL
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Why does the flag of the United States have thirteen (13) stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 signatures on the Declaration of Independence
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War
They represent the 13 members of the Continental Congress
Why does the flag of the United States have fifty (50) stars?
One star for each state
One star for each president
One star for each original colony
One star for each constitutional amendment
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless the USA
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
July 14th
September 17th
June 19th
Which of the following is a national holiday?
Labor Day
Mother's Day
Valentine's Day
Halloween
