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WorksheetsU.S. Civics Test - True or False
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The U.S. Constitution establishes a federal form of government.
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The Supreme Law of the Land in the United States is the Declaration of Independence.
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The U.S. Constitution sets up a system of checks and balances.
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Separation of powers in the U.S. government divides power among the president, Congress, and the military.
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False
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is Congress.
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Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Each state has two Senators.
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The number of Representatives a state has is based on its population.
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Senators are elected for a term of four years.
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Representatives are elected for a term of six years.
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The President is elected for a term of four years.
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The President can serve more than two terms.
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The Vice President becomes President if the President dies or leaves office.
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The Constitution establishes the judicial branch.
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The judicial branch interprets the laws.
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The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.
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Judicial review is the power of the President to review laws passed by Congress.
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The U.S. Constitution lists specific powers for the federal government.
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Powers not specifically given to the federal government are kept by the states or the people.
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The rule of law means everyone must follow the law.
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The economic system in the United States is primarily socialist.
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Capitalism in the U.S. is characterized by private law enforcement and free markets.
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False
Donald J. Trump heads the Federal government.
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The President is the head of the executive branch.
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The executive branch enforces the laws.
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Congress makes the federal laws.
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The judicial branch decides if laws are constitutional.
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The Speaker of the House is the leader of the Senate.
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The Vice President is the President of the Senate.
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A bill becomes a law if it passes both the House and the Senate and is signed by the President.
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The President can veto a bill passed by Congress.
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Congress can override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote in both houses.
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The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.
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There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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The Bill of Rights guarantees certain rights to the people.
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Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the First Amendment.
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Freedom of the press is guaranteed by the Second Amendment.
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Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the First Amendment.
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The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the First Amendment.
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The government can establish a national religion in the United States.
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All persons have the right to due process.
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Those accused of a crime will not face double jeopardy. Tried for the same crime.
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The government needs a warrant to search your home in most cases.
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You have the right to remain silent if arrested.
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You have the right to an attorney if you are accused of a crime.
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"Pre-crime" does not exist in the Constitution.
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U.S. citizens have the right to vote in federal elections.
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You must be 21 years old to vote in federal elections.
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One duty of U.S. citizens is to serve on a jury if called.
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Filing federal income taxes is a duty of U.S. citizens.
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Voting in elections is a required duty of U.S. citizens.
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Respecting the rights of others is a responsibility of U.S. citizens.
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Obeying the law is a duty of U.S. citizens.
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Virginia, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Michigan were originally colonies.
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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is federally recognized.
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The only reason people came to America was for religious freedom.
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The colonists fought the British for independence.
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The Declaration of Independence is a document of love and unity.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
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The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal.
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The American Revolution lasted for more than ten years.
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George Washington was the first President of the United States.
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The U.S. Constitution was written before the Declaration of Independence.
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The Civil War was fought between U.S.A and Confederate States of America.
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The main issue that led to the Civil War was slavery.
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Abraham Lincoln was the President during the Civil War.
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The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in all U.S. territories.
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When we say the Pledge of Alliance, we pledge alliance to the flag and to what?
God
the Republic for which it stands
The U.S. Constitution
to We the People
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
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The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.
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The 15th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
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The women's suffrage movement fought for the right to vote.
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The 16th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
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World War I was fought in the 1800s.
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World War II was a global war.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President during most of World War II.
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The United States fought against Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II.
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False
The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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The Civil Rights Movement aimed to end racial discrimination.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, occurred in New York and Washington, D.C.
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The White House is the official residence of the President.
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The Capitol is where Congress meets.
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The Supreme Court building is located in Philadelphia.
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The U.S. flag has 50 stars, representing the 50 states.
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False
The U.S. flag has 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States.
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The Fourth of July is Independence Day.
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False
Labor Day is celebrated in September.
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False
Memorial Day honors people who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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Veterans Day honors all people who have served in the U.S. military.
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False
Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States.
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New York City was the first capital of the United States.
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The Heart River is the longest river in the United States.
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The Rocky Mountains are located in the eastern part of the United States.
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False
The Pacific Ocean borders the eastern coast of the United States.
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False
Canada is located to the north of the United States.
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False
Mexico is located to the south of the United States.
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