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U.S. Civics Test - True or False

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The U.S. Constitution establishes a federal form of government.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The Supreme Law of the Land in the United States is the Declaration of Independence.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The U.S. Constitution sets up a system of checks and balances.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Separation of powers in the U.S. government divides power among the president, Congress, and the military.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Each state has two Senators.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The number of Representatives a state has is based on its population.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Senators are elected for a term of four years.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Representatives are elected for a term of six years.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The President is elected for a term of four years.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The President can serve more than two terms.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Vice President becomes President if the President dies or leaves office.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Constitution establishes the judicial branch.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The judicial branch interprets the laws.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Judicial review is the power of the President to review laws passed by Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The U.S. Constitution lists specific powers for the federal government.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Powers not specifically given to the federal government are kept by the states or the people.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The rule of law means everyone must follow the law.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The economic system in the United States is primarily socialist.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Capitalism in the U.S. is characterized by private law enforcement and free markets.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Donald J. Trump heads the Federal government.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The President is the head of the executive branch.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The executive branch enforces the laws.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Congress makes the federal laws.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The judicial branch decides if laws are constitutional.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The Speaker of the House is the leader of the Senate.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The Vice President is the President of the Senate.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

A bill becomes a law if it passes both the House and the Senate and is signed by the President.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The President can veto a bill passed by Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Congress can override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote in both houses.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The Bill of Rights guarantees certain rights to the people.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the First Amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Freedom of the press is guaranteed by the Second Amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the First Amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the First Amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

The government can establish a national religion in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

All persons have the right to due process.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Those accused of a crime will not face double jeopardy. Tried for the same crime.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The government needs a warrant to search your home in most cases.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

You have the right to remain silent if arrested.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

You have the right to an attorney if you are accused of a crime.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

"Pre-crime" does not exist in the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

U.S. citizens have the right to vote in federal elections.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

You must be 21 years old to vote in federal elections.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

One duty of U.S. citizens is to serve on a jury if called.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Filing federal income taxes is a duty of U.S. citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Voting in elections is a required duty of U.S. citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Respecting the rights of others is a responsibility of U.S. citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Obeying the law is a duty of U.S. citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Virginia, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Michigan were originally colonies.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is federally recognized.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

The only reason people came to America was for religious freedom.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The colonists fought the British for independence.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

The Declaration of Independence is a document of love and unity.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

The American Revolution lasted for more than ten years.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

George Washington was the first President of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The U.S. Constitution was written before the Declaration of Independence.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

The Civil War was fought between U.S.A and Confederate States of America.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

The main issue that led to the Civil War was slavery.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Abraham Lincoln was the President during the Civil War.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in all U.S. territories.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

When we say the Pledge of Alliance, we pledge alliance to the flag and to what?

a)

God

b)

the Republic for which it stands

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

to We the People

71.

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

The 15th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

The women's suffrage movement fought for the right to vote.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

The 16th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

World War I was fought in the 1800s.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

World War II was a global war.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President during most of World War II.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

The United States fought against Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The Civil Rights Movement aimed to end racial discrimination.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, occurred in New York and Washington, D.C.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

The White House is the official residence of the President.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

The Capitol is where Congress meets.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

The Supreme Court building is located in Philadelphia.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

The U.S. flag has 50 stars, representing the 50 states.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

The U.S. flag has 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The Fourth of July is Independence Day.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Labor Day is celebrated in September.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Memorial Day honors people who died while serving in the U.S. military.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Veterans Day honors all people who have served in the U.S. military.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

New York City was the first capital of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

The Heart River is the longest river in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

The Rocky Mountains are located in the eastern part of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

The Pacific Ocean borders the eastern coast of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

Canada is located to the north of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Mexico is located to the south of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False