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WorksheetsArkansas Civics Exam Practice Part 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The President
The Supreme Court
What does the constitution do?
Constitute all the rules and laws that guide the nation.
Divide responsibilities between cities, countries, and states.
Establish the boundaries of each state.
Sets up and defines the government to protect the basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
In Congress today
Our Rules Are
Self-Government Rules
We the People
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution
A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence
A rule that is for men
A rule that is for women
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The 10 Amendments
The Bill of Rights
The First Ten
The Top 10 Rights
Which of the following are rights or freedoms from the First Amendment
[Select ALL that apply.]
Assembly
No cruel or unusual punishment
No unreasonable search or seizure
Petition the government
Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
45
50
What did the Declaration of Independence do? [Select all TWO that apply.]
Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain
End World War II
Free the Slaves
Said that the United States is free from Great Britain
What are the rights declared in the Declaration of Independence?
[Select all THREE that apply.]
Assembly
Liberty
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Speech
What is freedom of religion?
A person can attend any church without paying for it
A person can do anything he or she wants as long as it is in the name of
religion
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
A person can become a leader of any religious organization
What is the economic system in the United States?
A capitalist (or market) economy
A communist economy
A planned economy
A socialist economy
What is the "rule of law"?
The Constitution
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law
The length of time that a law is valid for
The process that must be followed to create a new law
Which of the following are branches of the government?
[Select all THREE that apply.]
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
The capitol building
Washington, D.C.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Best 2-out-of-3
Checks and balances
Term limits
Voting
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
Congress
The Attorney General
The Chief Justice
The President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
The voters
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? [Select all TWO that apply.]
The House of Commons
The House of Lords
The House of Representatives
The Senate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
62
100
500
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
16
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
French Hill
John Boozman
John McCain
Tom Cotton
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
62
100
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
16
Select ONE U.S. Representative from Arkansas:
Asa Hutchinson
Bruce Westerman
Tom Cotton
Rick Crawford
French Hill
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
Half the people in the state he or she is elected from
The state legislature
All the people in the country he or she is elected to represent
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because some states have been around longer than other states
Because some states have more land area than other states
Because some states have more people than other states
Because those states pay more taxes than other states
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
16
In what month do we vote for President?
January
July
November
October
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
George Bush
George Washington
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Asa Hutchinson
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Mitch McConnell
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Governor
The oldest Senator
The Vice President
The Attorney General
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Attorney General
The Commander in Chief
The Senate Pro-Tempore
The Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Chief Justice
The President
The Secretary of Defense
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Secretary
The Senate Majority Leader
Who vetoes bills?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Secretary
The Senate Minority Leader
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advise the President
Hold canned goods and household cleaning supplies
Run the military
Vote on bills
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General
Chief of Staff
Governor
Press Secretary
Secretary of Education
What does the judicial branch do? [Select all THREE that apply.]
Create laws
Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
Resolve disputes
Review laws
Veto a law
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Circuit Court
The District Court
The Legislative Court
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
16
42
50
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Mike Pence
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Thurgood Marshall
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government.
What is one power of the federal government?
To create an army
To provide safety and protection (i.e., fire and police)
To print money
To provide schooling and education
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states.
What is one power?
To approve zoning and land use
to give a driver's license
To print money
To provide schooling and education
To make treaties
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Asa Hutchinson
Donald Trump
Mike Beebe
What is the capital of your state?
Fayetteville
Little Rock
Washington, D.C.
West Memphis
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic
Green
Libertarian
Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
Green
Libertarian
Republican
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Maxine Waters
Mitch McConnell
Nancy Pelosi
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of
the following statements about voting rights is NOT correct?
Adults of any race can vote.
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote.
Citizens 18 years and older can vote.
Men and women can vote.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Celebrate the 4th of July
Pay taxes
Report crimes
Serve on a jury
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Access to health care
Education
Police protection
Vote in a federal election
