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WorksheetsHigh School Civics Graduation Requirement7thWI
Total questions: 127
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the form of government of the United States?
a)
Republic
b)
Constitution-based federal republic
c)
Representative democracy
d)
All of the above
2.
What is the supreme law of the land?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
Parliamentary Procedure
d)
The Constitution
3.
What does the Constitution do?
a)
Sets up the government
b)
Defines the limits of government
c)
Protects the basic rights of Americans
d)
All of the above
4.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words, "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
a)
The people give up their power
b)
Consent of the governed
c)
Liberty for all people
d)
The pursuit of happiness
5.
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
A vote in the state legislature
b)
A vote in Congress
c)
Through the court system
d)
Through the amendment process
6.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
a)
The Major Rights
b)
The basic rights of people living in the United States
c)
The human rights of people around the world
d)
The rights guaranteed to all people in their state
7.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
a)
10
b)
27
c)
33
d)
52
8.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
a)
It declared an end to the American Revolution
b)
It declared our independence from France
c)
It formed a treaty with Canada
d)
It declared our independence from Great Britain
9.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
a)
The Magna Carta
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Declaration of Independence
d)
The Constitution
10.
What are some important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Liberty and natural rights
b)
Social contract and natural rights
c)
Equality and self-government
d)
All of the above
11.
The words "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
The Magna Carta
d)
The Articles of Confederation
12.
What is the economic system in the United States?
a)
Socialist economy
b)
Capitalist economy
c)
Communist economy
d)
Bear Market economy
13.
What is the "rule of law"?
a)
No one is above the law
b)
Leaders must follow the law
c)
Everyone must follow the law
d)
All of the above
14.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
All of the above
15.
There are three branches of government. Why?
a)
Checks and balances
b)
To support what is outlined in the Articles of Confederation
c)
To model the U.S. government after that of Great Britain
d)
None of the above.
16.
Name the three branches of government.
a)
Legislative, presidential, and Congress
b)
Legislative, executive, and judicial
c)
Executive, defense, and judicial
d)
Executive, legislative, and presidential
17.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Courts
d)
Congress
18.
What part of the federal government writes laws?
a)
The Department of Justice
b)
The President's Cabinet
c)
Congress
d)
The Attorney General
19.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
a)
The Senate and the President
b)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
c)
The Supreme Court and the President
d)
The FBI and the CIA
20.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
a)
Declares war
b)
Signs laws
c)
Issues executive orders
d)
Determines if laws are fair
21.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
a)
9
b)
50
c)
100
d)
435
22.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
a)
2 years
b)
6 years
c)
8 years
d)
12 years
23.
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
a)
Tammy Baldwin
b)
Doug LaFollette
c)
Russ Feingold
d)
Tom Tiffany
24.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
9
b)
50
c)
100
d)
435
25.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
12 years
26.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
a)
To ensure there are always new members in Congress
b)
To more closely follow public opinion
c)
To balance the number of people up for election
d)
None of the above
27.
How many senators does each state have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
Depends on the population of the state
28.
Why does each state have two senators?
a)
The Little Compromise (with Delaware)
b)
Equal representation for smaller states
c)
To ensure there are a certain number of senators in the U.S. Senate
d)
All of the above
29.
What is the name of your U.S. Representative?
a)
Sean Duffy
b)
Dave Obey
c)
Ron Johnson
d)
Tom Tiffany
30.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
a)
Nancy Pelosi
b)
Mike Johnson
c)
John Boehner
d)
J.D. Vance
31.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
a)
People of their state
b)
A region of their state
c)
All of the people in the U.S.
d)
All of the above
32.
Who elects U.S. senators?
a)
Citizens from a specific region of a state
b)
Citizens from their state
c)
Citizens from a specific region of the country
d)
All of the above
33.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
a)
People from their congressional district
b)
People from a region of multiple states
c)
People who live in the District of Columbia (D.C.)
d)
Everyone in the United States
34.
Who elects a member of the House of Representatives?
a)
Only people from specfic states
b)
People across the United States
c)
Citizens from their congressional district
d)
People who live in the District of Columbia (D.C.)
35.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
a)
Some states have more land mass.
b)
Some states have more cities.
c)
Some states have more people.
d)
Some states more agricultural industry.
36.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
37.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
a)
Because of the 1st Amendment
b)
Because of the 22nd Amendment
c)
Because of the Declaration of Independence
d)
Because the Framers of the Constitution wanted to limit the president's power
38.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
a)
Donald J. Trump
b)
George W. Bush
c)
Barack Obama
d)
Joe Biden
39.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
a)
Tim Kaine
b)
Kamala Harris
c)
Joe Biden
d)
JD Vance
40.
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
a)
The Secretary of State
b)
The Speaker of the House
c)
The Vice President
d)
The First Lady
41.
What is a power of the president?
a)
Signs bills into law
b)
Vetoes bills
c)
Enforces laws
d)
All fo the above
42.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Secretary of Defense
d)
The Chief of Staff
43.
Who signs bills to become law?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Secretary of Commerce
d)
The Senate Majority Leader
44.
Who appoints federal judges?
a)
The Speaker of the House
b)
The President
c)
The Vice-President
d)
The President's Cabinet
45.
What is a part of the Executive Branch?
a)
President of the United States
b)
Cabinet
c)
Federal departments and agencies
d)
All of the above
46.
What does the President's Cabinet do?
a)
They veto laws.
b)
They clean the White House.
c)
They advise the President.
d)
They make laws.
47.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
a)
Secretary of State and Secretary of Education
b)
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Homeland Security
c)
Attorney General and Secretary of Agriculture
d)
All of the above
48.
Why is the Electoral College important?
a)
It decides who is elected president
b)
It provides a compromise between the population election of the president and congressional selection
c)
It protects small states
d)
All of the above
49.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
a)
Supreme Court and Federal Courts
b)
Federal and State Courts
c)
Supreme Court and State Courts
d)
State and District Courts
50.
What does the judicial branch do?
a)
Authorizes military action.
b)
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
c)
Write and pass new legislation.
d)
Local law enforcement.
51.
What is the highest court in the United States?
a)
The State Supreme Court
b)
The Federal Court
c)
Military tribunals
d)
The US Supreme Court
52.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
15
d)
18
53.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
4
d)
9
54.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
a)
10 years
b)
25 years
c)
30 years
d)
Life
55.
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
a)
To limit outside political influence
b)
To limit the need to appoint new justices
c)
To limit presidential power
d)
Because that's what was stated in the Declaration of Independence
56.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
a)
Antonin Scalia
b)
Sandra Day O'Connor
c)
John Roberts
d)
Sonia Sotomayor
57.
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
a)
To provide schooling and education
b)
To declare war
c)
To provide safety (fire departments)
d)
To approve land use
58.
Name one power that is only for the states.
a)
To create an army
b)
To make treaties
c)
To print money
d)
To give a driver's license
59.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
a)
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
b)
It statest that the government can't force you to testify against yourself.
c)
It protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
d)
It prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes.
60.
Who is the Governor of your state now?
a)
Tony Evers
b)
Tom Barrett
c)
Donald Trump
d)
James Doyle
61.
What is the capital of your state?
a)
Belmont
b)
Madison
c)
Milwaukee
d)
Green Bay
62.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
a)
Voting can only occur in April and November.
b)
Citizens 18 and older can vote.
c)
Naturalized citizens cannot vote in federal elections.
d)
To vote, you must pay a tax (a poll tax).
63.
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and service on a jury in the United States?
a)
U.S. citizens
b)
Anyone living in the U.S.
c)
Anyone who would like to vote
d)
Only those born in the U.S.
64.
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
a)
Right to pursue happiness, right to succeed, and freedom of expression
b)
Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government
c)
Right to a job, freedom of speech, and freedom to petition the government
d)
Freedom of religion, right to bear arms, and right to health care
65.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
a)
The President
b)
The Congress
c)
The US Military
d)
The Flag of the United States
66.
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
a)
Give up loyalty to other countries and defend the U.S. Constitution
b)
Defend the U.S. Constitution and volunteer in your local community
c)
Obey the laws of the U.S. and engage in mandatory military service
d)
None of the above
67.
How can people become U.S. citizens?
a)
Naturalize or be born in the United States
b)
Pay a lot of money
c)
Serve in the military
d)
Marry someone who is a U.S. citizen
68.
What are two ways of civic participation in the United States?
a)
Vote and run for office.
b)
Join a civic group and write to a newspaper.
c)
Call Senators and Representatives, and help with a campaign.
d)
All of the above.
69.
What is a way Americans can serve their country?
a)
Vote
b)
Pay taxes
c)
Serve in the military
d)
All of the above
70.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
a)
Required by law
b)
Required by the U.S. Constitution
c)
Civic duty
d)
All of the above
71.
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
a)
Required by law
b)
Can't go to any postsecondary programs without registering
c)
Can't vote without registering wtih Selective Service
d)
None of the above
72.
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
a)
Avoid taxes
b)
Health care
c)
Religious freedom
d)
Education
73.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
a)
English
b)
Native Americans
c)
French
d)
Vikings
74.
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
a)
People from India
b)
People from Northern Europe
c)
People from Africa
d)
People from Australia
75.
What war did Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
a)
The French and Indian War
b)
The American Revolution
c)
The War of 1812
d)
The Civil War
76.
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
a)
Taxation without representation
b)
Because they wanted a new king
c)
Because the British invaded France
d)
All of the above
77.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
John Hancock
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
78.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
April 15, 1776
c)
September 17, 1789
d)
December 7, 1941
79.
What is an important event during the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
All fo the above
80.
There were 13 original states. Name five.
a)
Vermont, Maryland, Florida, Utah, Connecticut
b)
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Missouri
c)
Massachusetts, California, New York, Rhode Island, Illinois
d)
New York, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts
81.
What founding document was written in 1787?
a)
The Mayflower Compact
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The U.S. Constitution
82.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
a)
Benedict Arnold
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
James Madison
83.
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
a)
They supported passing the U.S. Constitution
b)
They supported declaring independence from Britain
c)
They supported adopting the Articles of Confederation
d)
None of the above
84.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Fourth President of the United States
b)
Governor of Virginia
c)
Fought in a famous battle during the American Revolution
d)
US Diplomat
85.
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
First president of the United States
b)
U.S. diplomat
c)
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
d)
President during the Civil War
86.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
b)
President during the American Revolution
c)
Crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolution
d)
General of the Continental Army
87.
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
First president of the United States
b)
"Father of the Constitution"
c)
Aide to General George Washington
d)
First Secretary of State
88.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
b)
Famous general in the American Revolution
c)
Helped write the Declaration of Independence
d)
Third president of the United States
89.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
a)
Louisiana
b)
Alaska
c)
Canada
d)
The Northwest Territory
90.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
a)
The Spanish-American War
b)
The Korean War
c)
World War II
d)
The American Revolution
91.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
a)
The Spanish-American War
b)
The Civil War
c)
The French and Indian War
d)
The American Revolution
92.
What is an important event of the US Civil War?
a)
Battle of Vicksburg
b)
Emancipation Proclamation
c)
Battle of Gettysburg
d)
All of the above
93.
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Led the United States during the Civil War
b)
President of the United States during the War of 1812
c)
Facilitated the Louisiana Purchase
d)
All of the above
94.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
a)
Ended World War II.
b)
Created border states.
c)
Freed slaves in the Confederate States.
d)
Ended the American Revolution.
95.
What U.S. war ended slavery?
a)
The War of 1812
b)
The Civil War
c)
The Spanish-American War
d)
World War I
96.
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
19th Amendment
97.
When did all men get the right to vote?
a)
1870
b)
1872
c)
1875
d)
1877
98.
Who was a leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s?
a)
Susan B. Anthony
b)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
All of the above
99.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
a)
The Civil War
b)
The American Revolution
c)
The French and Indian War
d)
World War I
100.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
a)
Because Japan attacked the United States
b)
To support Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
c)
Becuase of the attack on Archduke Franz Ferdinand
d)
All of the above
101.
When did all women get the right to vote?
a)
1920
b)
1921
c)
1922
d)
1924
102.
What was the Great Depression?
a)
Longest economic recession in modern history
b)
A time of deep sorrow for the United States following the attacks on Pearl Harbor
c)
Work to reconstruct the country after the Civil War
d)
None of the above
103.
When did the Great Depression start?
a)
Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861
b)
Reconstruction period of 1865
c)
Stock market crash of 1929
d)
Bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941
104.
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Bill Clinton
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
d)
Ronald Reagan
105.
Why did the United States enter World War II?
a)
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
b)
Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939
c)
Concern over the rise of fascism around the world
d)
Arguments with Japanese emperor Hirohito
106.
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
General in World War I
b)
General in World War II
c)
President during World War I
d)
President during World War II
107.
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
a)
Russia
b)
Italy
c)
Germany
d)
Cuba
108.
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
a)
Climate Change
b)
Capitalism
c)
Energy Shortage
d)
Communism
109.
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
a)
To stop the spread of communism
b)
To stop the spread of socialism
c)
To prevent the economic collapse of Korea
d)
To prevent the expansion of nuclear weapons
110.
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
a)
To stop the spread of communism
b)
To stop the spread of socialism
c)
To prevent the economic collapse of Vietnam
d)
To prevent the expansion of nuclear weapons
111.
What did the Civil Rights Movement do?
a)
Fought to expand women's rights
b)
Fought to expand worker's rights
c)
Fought to end racial discrimination
d)
Fought to end communism
112.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
a)
Fought for women's right to vote
b)
Fought for marriage equality
c)
Fought for a higher minimum wage
d)
Fought for civil rights
113.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
a)
To overthrow the ruler of Iraq
b)
To force the Iraqi military out of Kuwait
c)
To ensure democracy spread to the Middle East
d)
Because the United States was attacked by Iraq
114.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
a)
President Kennedy was assassinated
b)
The Stock Market crashed
c)
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans
d)
Terrorists attacked the United States
115.
What was a U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks?
a)
Global War on Terror
b)
War in Afghanistan
c)
War in Iraq
d)
All of the above
116.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
a)
Little Eagle Tribe
b)
Ho-Chunk Nation
c)
Blackhawk Nation
d)
Mukluk Kaweah Tribe
117.
What is an example of an American innovation?
a)
Airplane
b)
Light bulb
c)
Assembly line
d)
All of the above
118.
What is the capital of the United States?
a)
Washington, DC
b)
New York, NY
c)
Philadelphia, PA
d)
Madison, WI
119.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
a)
New York Harbor
b)
Niagra Falls
c)
Chesapeake Bay
d)
Boston Harbor
120.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
a)
There were 13 original colonies.
b)
There were 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
c)
Colonists came from 13 different countries.
d)
There were 13 founding fathers.
121.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
a)
There is one for each original colony.
b)
There is one for each original signer of the Constitution.
c)
There is one for each founding father.
d)
There is one star for each state.
122.
What is the name of the national anthem?
a)
God Bless America
b)
This Land is Your Land
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
d)
America the Beautiful
123.
The nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
a)
The pursuit of happiness
b)
Out of many, one
c)
Liberty and justice for all
d)
Freedom for all
124.
What is Independence Day?
a)
The country's birthday
b)
The day the U.S. Constitution was signed
c)
The day the colonists defeated the British
d)
None of the above
125.
Name three national U.S. holidays.
a)
Labor Day, Arbor Day, and President Lincoln's Birthday
b)
Memorial Day, Valentine's Day, and Arbor Day
c)
Thanksgiving, Groundhog's Day, and President Kennedy's Birthday
d)
Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
126.
What is Memorial Day?
a)
A holiday to honor all U.S. military personnel
b)
A holiday to remember sacrifices the U.S. has made in past wars
c)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
d)
A holiday to honor ancestors
127.
What is Veterans Day?
a)
A holiday to honor all U.S. military personnel
b)
A holiday to remember sacrifices the U.S. has made in past wars
c)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
d)
A holiday to honor ancestors
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