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WorksheetsKY Civics Practice Test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Federalist Papers
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the banks
sets up the government
sets up political parties
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Freed the slaves
We the People
Make America Great
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a change to the Pledge of Allegiance
a change to the USCIS test
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
the Oath of Allegiance
the Pledge of Allegiance
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Education
Healthcare
Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
ten (10)
eighteen (18)
twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Germany)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that we were free (from debt)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
liberty and driver's license
property and vote
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
You should practice the president’s religion.
You must practice a religion, or go to any church.
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
communist economy
socialist economy
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must make the law.
Everyone must follow the law.
Everyone must disobey the law.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative
Road Crew
USCIS
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
banks
checks and balances
the internet
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The President
The Supreme Court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
the Democrats and the Republicans
the Senate and the President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
435
538
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
two (2)
four (4)
six (6)
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Bob Leeper
Donald Trump
Rand Paul
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
435
538
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
four (4)
six (6)
Name your U.S. Representative.
Steven Rudy
James Comer
Danny Carroll
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
all citizens of the state
all voters of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
They have more land
They have more money
They have more people
We elect a President for how many years?
Two (2)
four (4)
twelve (12)
In what month do we vote for President?
November
June
October
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Bernie Sanders
Ted Cruz
Donald Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?
J.D. Vance
Ted Cruz
Mitch McConnell
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
the Vice-President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Majority Party Senator
Secretary of State
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Chief Justice
the President
The Vice President
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Chief Justice
the President
The Vice President
Who vetoes bills?
the Chief Justice
the President
The Vice President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
vetoes the President
checks the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Defense; Secretary of Education
Secretary of State; Secretary of Congress
Secretary of Foreign Country; Secretary of the Interior
What does the judicial branch do?
makes laws
carries out laws
reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
District
Appeals
Supreme
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
fourteen (14)
nine (9)
five (5)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court now?
Donald Trump
Sandra Day O’Conner
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
to form a business
to sell stock
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
give a driver’s license
make treaties
print postage stamps
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Andy Beshear
Matt Bevin
Mitch McConnell
What is the capital of your state?
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat, Republican
Green, Socialist
Federalist, Whig
What is the political party of the President now?
Democrat
Republican
Green
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Bernie Sanders
Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which is one of them?
27th
26th
1st
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
drive a car
own property
Name one right only for United States citizens.
own property
vote in a federal election
travel freely from state to state
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom of work
freedom of assembly and freedom of speech
freedom of work and freedom of play
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the Governor
the President
the United States
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
buy American products only
obey the laws of the United States
sing the National Anthem daily
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
twenty-one (21) & older
thirty-five (35) and older
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote and buy American products
join a political party and vote
buy American products and join a political party
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
May 5
April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
21
18
16
What is one reason colonists came to America?
capture slaves
drive cars
religious freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Japanese
Saxons
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Europeans
Africans
Japanese
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of communism
because of high taxes
because of slavery
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Alexander) Hamilton
(George) Washington
(Thomas) Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1787
December 15, 1791
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Florida, Ohio, Kentucky
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Vermont, Texas, New York
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Bill of Rights was written.
The Constitution was written.
The Federalist Papers were written.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1776
1958
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
George Clark
George Washington
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
being a great President
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
writing the Constitution by himself
Who is the “Father of Our Country?”
George Washington
Isaac Shelby
Ben Franklin
Who was the first President?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Florida Territory
the Louisiana Territory
the Texas Territory
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
the Civil War
World War I
the Revolutionary War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the World War I
the Revolutionary War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Communism
High Taxes
Slavery
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
fought against terrorism
freed the slaves
lowered taxes
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed some slaves in the Confederacy
freed some slaves in the Union
freed all slaves in Canada
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for gun rights
fought for men's rights
fought for women's rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Vietnam War
War of 1812
War for Independence
Who was President during World War I?
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
China, Japan, Vietnam
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
the Civil War
World War II
the Revolutionary War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
High Taxes
Slavery
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
Temperance movement
No new taxes movement
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
fought for separate schools
fought for lower taxes
What major event happened in the United States on September 11, 2001?
The U.S. Naval Fleet was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Saddam Hussein attacked Kuwait.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Chickasaw
Inca
Aztec
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Black River
Cumberland River
Mississippi River
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
Name one current U.S. territory.
Oregon
Puerto Rico
Texas
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Alaska
California
Hawaii
What is the capital of the United States?
New York City, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
San Francisco (Bay)
Boston (Harbor)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
there were 13 territories held by the USA
there were 13 original colonies
there were 13 branches of the federal government
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
there is one star for each state
there is one star for each year it took to win Independence
there is one star for each territory we hold today
What is the name of the national anthem?
Sea to Shining Sea
America the Beautiful
Star Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
December 25
May 5
July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Veterans Day and Memorial Day
Christmas and Rizal Day
Thanksgiving and Cinco de Mayo
