WorksheetsU.S. Civics Exam Wisconsin 2025
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 52mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
First Name
4 lines
2.
Last Name
4 lines
3.
Class Period
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
e)
5
4.
What is the form of government of the United States?
a)
Republic
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Constitutional monarchy
d)
Confederation
5.
What is the form of government of the United States?
a)
Republic
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Constitutional monarchy
d)
Confederation
6.
What is the supreme law of the land?
a)
The U.S. Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Declaration of Independence
7.
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
a)
Sets tax rates
b)
Forms the government
c)
Establishes state capitals
d)
Creates political parties
8.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words 'We the People.' What does 'We the People' mean?
a)
The government owns everything
b)
Only citizens can vote
c)
People must obey all laws
d)
Self-government
9.
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Amendments
b)
Supreme Court decisions
c)
Congressional votes only
d)
Presidential executive orders
10.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
a)
The basic rights of Americans
b)
State boundaries
c)
Government powers
d)
International treaties
11.
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
a)
33
b)
10
c)
27
d)
15
12.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The U.S. Constitution
d)
The Federalist Papers
13.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
a)
War and peace
b)
Equality and liberty
c)
Monarchy and aristocracy
d)
Taxation and representation
14.
The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The U.S. Constitution
d)
The Bill of Rights
15.
What is the economic system of the United States?
a)
Feudalism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Socialism
16.
What is the rule of law?
a)
Laws change every year
b)
Only judges make laws
c)
Everyone must follow the law
d)
States can ignore federal laws
17.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
a)
The Geneva Convention
b)
The Magna Carta
c)
The Communist Manifesto
d)
The Declaration of Independence
18.
How many U.S. senators are there?
a)
435
b)
538
c)
50
d)
100
19.
What was the Great Depression?
a)
A time of economic hardship and high unemployment
b)
A war between European nations
c)
A political movement for workers' rights
d)
A period of economic prosperity in the 1920s
20.
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
a)
Herbert Hoover
b)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
c)
Harry Truman
d)
Dwight Eisenhower
21.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
a)
The Great Depression began
b)
The Civil War ended
c)
The start of World War III
d)
Terrorists attacked the United States
22.
What is the capital of the United States?
a)
Philadelphia
b)
Washington, D.C.
c)
New York City
d)
Boston
23.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
a)
Because the flag was made in 1813
b)
Because there were 13 founding fathers
c)
Because 13 is a lucky number
d)
Because there were 13 original colonies
24.
What is the name of the national anthem?
a)
America the Beautiful
b)
The Star-Spangled Banner
c)
My Country 'Tis of Thee
d)
God Bless America
25.
Name three national U.S. holidays.
a)
Groundhog Day, Earth Day, Arbor Day
b)
Christmas, Easter, Halloween
c)
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day
d)
Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, April Fool's Day
26.
What is Memorial Day?
a)
A day to celebrate Wisconsin statehood
b)
A day to celebrate the founding of America
c)
A day to remember the signing of the Constitution
d)
A day to honor people who died fighting for the United States
27.
Which one is NOT a Native American tribe?
a)
Oconto
b)
Oneida
c)
Potawatomi
d)
Chippewa
28.
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
a)
Green Bay
b)
Kenosha
c)
Milwaukee
d)
Madison
29.
What founding document was written in 1787?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
U.S. Constitution
d)
Bill of Rights
30.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Benjamin Franklin
31.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Being the first President
b)
Writing the Constitution
c)
Founded the first free public libraries
d)
Leading the Continental Army
32.
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Founding the University of Virginia
b)
First president of the United States
c)
Creating the Constitution
d)
Writing the Declaration of Independence
33.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
First Secretary of the Treasury
b)
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
c)
First Chief Justice
d)
Father of the Constitution
34.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
a)
Louisiana Territory
b)
Florida Territory
c)
Oregon Territory
d)
Texas Territory
35.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
War of 1812
c)
World War I
d)
Korean War
36.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
a)
War of 1812
b)
Spanish-American War
c)
Civil War
d)
Revolutionary War
37.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
a)
Declared independence from Britain
b)
Created the Constitution
c)
Freed the slaves
d)
Ended the Revolutionary War
38.
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States are U.S. citizens?
a)
16th Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
39.
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
a)
Betsy Ross
b)
Martha Washington
c)
Abigail Adams
d)
Susan B. Anthony
40.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
War of 1812
c)
World War I
d)
Civil War
41.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
a)
To gain territory
b)
Germany attacked U.S. ships
c)
To help France
d)
Economic reasons
42.
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Name one.
a)
Anyone 18 and older can vote
b)
You have to pay a voting fee to vote
c)
Only males can vote
d)
Citizens 18 and older can vote regardless of race or sex
43.
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
a)
Anyone with a driver's license
b)
U.S. citizens
c)
Legal permanent residents
d)
All residents over 18
44.
Which of these is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
a)
Freedom of assembly
b)
Freedom of religion
c)
The right to vote in federal elections
d)
Freedom of speech
45.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
a)
The Constitution
b)
The United States and the flag
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The President
46.
Which is NOT a promise that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?
a)
Serve in the military if needed
b)
Give up loyalty to other countries
c)
Defend the U.S. Constitution
d)
Pay higher taxes than non-citizens
47.
How can people become citizens of the United States?
a)
Only by being born in the United States
b)
Be born in the U.S., naturalize, or derive citizenship
c)
Only by marrying a U.S. citizen
d)
Only through naturalization
48.
Which is an example of civic participation in the United States?
a)
Shopping at local businesses
b)
Attending religious services
c)
Paying rent on time
d)
Voting in elections
49.
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
a)
Vote, pay taxes, or serve in government
b)
Only by joining the military
c)
Only by running for President
d)
Only by becoming a teacher
50.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
a)
It's optional for most citizens
b)
Only wealthy people must pay them
c)
Required by law and funds the federal government
d)
They only fund state governments
51.
Why is it important for men age 18-25 to register for Selective Service?
a)
It provides free healthcare
b)
It's required by law and ensures fairness if a draft is needed
c)
It guarantees them a job
d)
It allows them to vote
52.
What was one reason colonists came to America?
a)
To find gold
b)
To conquer Native Americans
c)
For freedom and economic opportunity
d)
To establish slavery
53.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
a)
Spanish conquistadors
b)
American Indians (Native Americans)
c)
Chinese explorers
d)
Vikings
54.
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
a)
Africans
b)
Native Americans
c)
Europeans
d)
Asians
55.
What war did Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Civil War
d)
American Revolution
56.
What was one reason Americans declared independence from Britain?
a)
High taxes and taxation without representation
b)
Britain forced them to trade with France
c)
Britain made them use a different currency
d)
Britain gave them too much freedom
57.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
John Adams
58.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
a)
July 4, 1775
b)
July 4, 1777
c)
July 4, 1776
d)
July 4, 1778
59.
Which was an important event of the American Revolution?
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Battle of Gettysburg
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Emancipation Proclamation
60.
Which was NOT one of the 13 original states?
a)
Virginia
b)
Massachusetts
c)
Georgia
d)
Vermont
61.
Who serves as the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
a)
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
b)
The Speaker of the House
c)
The President of the United States
d)
The Secretary of Defense
62.
Who signs bills to become laws?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Speaker of the House
d)
The Chief Justice
63.
Who vetoes bills?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The President
c)
The Vice President
d)
The Speaker of the Huse
64.
Who appoints federal judges to the court system?
a)
The American Bar Association
b)
The Senate Judiciary Committee
c)
The Chief Justice
d)
The President
65.
Which of the following is a major part of the executive branch?
a)
The Senate
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The President's Cabinet
66.
What does the President's Cabinet do?
a)
To oversee congressional elections
b)
To write federal legislation
c)
To interpret constitutional law
d)
To advise the President on policy matters
67.
Which two positions represent Cabinet-level appointments in the federal government?
a)
Chief Justice and Associate Justice
b)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
c)
Secretary of State and Attorney General
d)
Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader
68.
Why was the Electoral College important?
a)
To prevent political parties from forming
b)
To give more power to urban areas
c)
To ensure only wealthy citizens could vote
d)
To provide a compromise between popular vote and congressional selection
69.
What is one part of the judicial branch of government?
a)
The Department of Justice
b)
The Internal Revenue Service
c)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
d)
The Supreme Court
70.
What does the judicial branch do?
a)
To create new laws for society
b)
To manage the federal budget
c)
To review laws and resolve legal disputes
d)
To enforce federal regulations
71.
What is the highest court in the United States?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Federal District Court
d)
State Supreme Court
72.
How many seats are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a)
Seven
b)
Twelve
c)
Eleven
d)
Nine
73.
Typically, how many Supreme Court justices must agree to decide a case?
a)
All nine
b)
Three
c)
Seven
d)
Five
74.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve in their positions?
a)
Life tenure until retirement
b)
Ten-year terms
c)
Four-year terms
d)
Six-year terms
75.
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court now?
a)
Ketanji Brown Jackson
b)
John Roberts
c)
Clarence Thomas
d)
Sonia Sotomayor
76.
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
a)
Creating local police forces
b)
Issuing driver's licenses
c)
Declaring war on foreign nations
d)
Establishing public schools
77.
Name one power that is only for the states
a)
Providing public education
b)
Establishing post offices
c)
Coining money
d)
Regulating interstate commerce
78.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
a)
Only states can tax their citizens
b)
The President has unlimited executive power
c)
Powers not given to federal government are reserved to states and people
d)
All powers belong to the federal government
79.
Who currently serves as the Governor of Wisconsin?
a)
Scott Walker
b)
Tony Evers
c)
Tommy Thompson
d)
Jim Doyle
80.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
a)
8 years
b)
4 years
c)
2 years
d)
6 years
81.
Who is one of Wisconsin's U.S. senators now?
a)
Scott Walker
b)
Ron Johnson
c)
Tammy Baldwin
d)
Both Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin
82.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
538
b)
50
c)
100
d)
435
83.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
a)
6 years
b)
4 years
c)
2 years
d)
1 year
84.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
a)
To limit their power
b)
Because the Constitution requires it
c)
To save money on elections
d)
To be more responsive to the people
85.
How many senators does each state have?
a)
2
b)
It depends on size
c)
It depends on population
d)
1
86.
Why does each state have two senators?
a)
To balance the House of Representatives
b)
All of the above
c)
Equal representation for small states
d)
The Great Compromise
87.
Who is Wisconsin's U.S. representative in your district?
a)
Tony Evers
b)
Paul Ryan
c)
Bryan Steil
d)
Scott Walker
88.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
a)
Mike Johnson
b)
Paul Ryan
c)
Nancy Pelosi
d)
Kevin McCarthy
89.
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
a)
Only people who voted for them
b)
Citizens of their state
c)
Their political party
d)
The entire United States
90.
Who elects U.S. senators?
a)
The Electoral College
b)
Citizens of the state
c)
The governor
d)
The state legislature
91.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
a)
The political party
b)
The entire state
c)
Only registered voters
d)
Citizens in their congressional district
92.
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
a)
The president
b)
The Senate
c)
The state legislature
d)
Citizens in their district
93.
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
a)
Because of when they joined the Union
b)
Because of the state's wealth
c)
Because of the state's size
d)
Because of the state's population
94.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
95.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
a)
It's a tradition, not a law
b)
Because of the 22nd Amendment
c)
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
d)
Both A and B
96.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
a)
Barack Obama
b)
Joe Biden
c)
George W. Bush
d)
Donald Trump
97.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
a)
Mike Pence
b)
JD Vance
c)
Kamala Harris
d)
Tim Walz
98.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
a)
The Chief Justice
b)
The Secretary of State
c)
The Vice President
d)
The Speaker of the House
99.
There are three branches of government. Why?
a)
To represent different states
b)
So one part does not become too powerful
c)
To make government faster
d)
To save money
100.
Name the three branches of government.
a)
Federal, state, and local
b)
Senate, House, and President
c)
Executive, legislative, and military
d)
Legislative, executive, and judicial
101.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
a)
Military branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Legislative branch
d)
Executive branch
102.
What part of the federal government writes laws?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The Cabinet
c)
U.S. Congress
d)
The President
103.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
a)
Democrats and Republicans
b)
Upper and Lower Courts
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Federal and State
104.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
a)
Appoints Supreme Court justices
b)
Writes laws
c)
Commands the military
d)
Enforces laws
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