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WorksheetsPractice Civics Test
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Go to college and start a career
Get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
Read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
Vote and run for office
Which of the following includes 3 of the original colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Maine, Ohio, West Virginia
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Vermont, Florida, Pennsylvania
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the U.S. during the American Revolution
Led the U.S. during the War of 1812
Led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
What is the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
World War II
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Korean War
Spanish-American War
World War II
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The President Pro Tempore
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Joe Biden
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
John Roberts
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
Michael Johnson
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Bill Clinton
George W Bush
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One star for each constitutional amendment
One star for each president
One star for each of the original colonies
One star for each state
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
An introduction to the Bill of Rights
An exploration of the Bill of Rights
A preamble to the Constitution
Which state borders Canada?
Connecticut
Oregon
Alaska
Wisconsin
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
519
380
435
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
September 17
April 19
July 4
November 11
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom from taxation
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair trial
What is the capital of the United States?
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
What is the longest river in the United States?
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Ohio River
What is the national anthem of the United States?
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Feudalism
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Obey the law
Attend school
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
What is the highest court in the United States?
The District Court
The Court of Appeals
The Circuit Court
The Supreme Court
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
What is the term length for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
Which ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
13
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
Native Americans
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Artic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Became the first black U.S. Senator
Established the Harvard Law School
Ran for President of the United States
What is the last day that you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
June 30
September 15
December 31
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Japan, Germany, and France
Russia, China, and Japan
Russia, France, and Great Britain
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the Federal Reserve
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
decorated war general
inventor of the telegraph
fourth president of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
at age 16
at age 18
men no longer have to register
Who was the President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Andrew Garfield
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the U.S. Attorney General
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal 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
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the Secretary of Defense
the U.S. Attorney General
the Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16 years of age and older
18 years of age and older
21 years of age and older
35 years of age and older
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
print money
create an army
issue passports
provide public education
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Who is one of the writers?
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Cuba
Guam
Hawaii
Panama
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
make laws
advise the President
command the military
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States?
to register to vote
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the U.S. Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Vice President
The President
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
slavery
oil rights
religious freedom
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
founded the Red Cross
fought for women's rights
made the first American flag
established a college for women
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
San Francisco, CA
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1812
1865
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
What are 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
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the Majority Leader
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
What are two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
free speech and justice
bear arms and pay taxes
vote and pursuit of happiness
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Prescott
Tucson
What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
speak freely
own a weapon
practice a religion
run for federal office
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
progressive movement
temperance movement
women's suffrage movement
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
The stock market crashed.
Columbia space shuttle exploded
Terrorists attacked the United States
Hurrican Katrina struck New Orleans
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
colonialism
communism
imperialism
sectionalism
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the President and the Cabinet
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
the Senate and the House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
50
100
435
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of state location
Because of state population
Because of state geographical size
Because of state political affiliation
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people in the Unites States
All the 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
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
8
In what month is the election day for President?
January
June
August
November
What do we show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
the President of the United States
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British were invading France
because the colonists wanted a new king
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe in the United States?
Huli
Kikuyu
Maori
Navajo
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Education
Better health
Elect a new king
Religious freedom
What is the political party of the current President?
Democrat
Republican
Whig
Green
Which of the following includes two national U.S. holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Memorial day and Mother's Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Korean War
World War I
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
What does the judicial branch do?
Amends the Constitution and overturns laws
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
Provides legal advice to the President and his staff
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Spaniards
Italians
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1876
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was ratified
The Magna Carta was signed
The Declaration of Independence was written
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
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
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
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
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Donald Trump
Katie Hobbs
Doug Ducey
Joe Biden
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Republican Party
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
JD Vance
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens 21 and older can vote
Only citizens with jobs can vote
Only citizens 18 and older can vote
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared freedom for the slaves
Declared equal rights for women
Declared freedom from Great Britain
Declared an end to the war with Great Britain
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
36
50
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.
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the Attorney General
the Justice Department
