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WorksheetsSample Civics Test 100 Qs
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
Native Americans
Who was the first President?
John Hancock
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
April 19
July 4
September 17
November 11
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
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
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Ohio River
Potomac River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
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
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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.
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state.
One star for each president.
One star for each original colony.
One star for each constitutional amendment.
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless the U.S.A.
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
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
What is one reason colonists came to America?
education
better health
elect a new king
religious freedom
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
World War II
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
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
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
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
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Chief Justice
the Majority Leader
the Speaker of the House
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote and run for office
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
go to college and start a career
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
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
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.
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1812
1865
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
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to register to vote
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the U.S. Constitution
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
at age 16
at age 18
men no longer have to register
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
Who was the President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Andrew Garfield
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 responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
pay taxes
obey the laws
serve on a jury
attend private school
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
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
What is the supreme law of the land?
the U.S. Constitution
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
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
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
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of the Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
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
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
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
36
50
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the Majority Leader
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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.
What is one branch of the federal government?
governor
judicial
military
treasury
Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the Attorney General
the Justice Department
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Superior Court
the Supreme Court
the Municipal Court
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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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
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
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Korean War
World War II
Spanish-American War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
colonialism
communism
imperialism
sectionalism
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.
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Cuba
Guam
Hawaii
Panama
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Alaska
Connecticut
Oregon
Wisconsin
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
jury trial
free speech
to bear arms
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.
What is the economic system in the United States?
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or market economy
communist or collective economy
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
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
380
435
519
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
8
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
all 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
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
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 is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
make laws
advise the President
command the military
Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
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
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.
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Doug Ducey
Janet Napolitano
Katie Hobbs
Kyrsten Sinema
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
JD Vance
John Kerry
Name one of the two current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona.
Mark Kelly
Jeff Flake
Martha McSally
John McCain
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Samuel Alito
What is the political party of the current President?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
Green Party
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Kevin McCarthy
Nancy Pelosi
Mike Johnson
Hakeem Jeffries
Name one of the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.
Raúl Grijalva
John Shadegg
Kyrsten Sinema
Janet Napolitano
