Civics test

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

American Indians

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Led the U.S. during the Civil War

When is Independence Day celebrated?

July 4

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

George Washington

What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

Fought for civil rights

Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

Mississippi River

What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States of America

Why did the colonists fight the British?

Because of high taxes

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?

Navajo

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

They represent the 13 original colonies.

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

One star for each state.

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

 Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?

Labor Day and Veterans Day

What is one reason colonists came to America?

Religious freedom

What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?

Civil War

Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?

Slavery

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Fought for women's rights

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

New York, NY

What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?

April 15

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy

Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?

Spanish-American War

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President

What does the judicial branch do?

Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Vote and run for office

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written.

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

1787

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention.

 What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana

What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?

To defend the U.S. Constitution

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At age 18

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States

Who was the President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances

What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?

Serve on a jury

Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly

Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?

World War I

What is the supreme law of the land?

The U.S. Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

  Sets up and defines the government

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the People

What is an amendment?

A change to the Constitution

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared freedom from Great Britain

Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?

Life and liberty

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

Who vetoes bills?

The President

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law.

What is one branch of the federal government?

Judicial

Who makes federal laws?

The Congress

 If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Vice President

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court

 If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President

What is the capital of Arizona?

Phoenix

What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?

Run for federal office

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Starting at 18 years of age and older

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

Provide public education

Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?

James Madison

 Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Communism

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil rights movement

What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is a U.S. territory?

Guam

Which U.S. state borders Canada?

Alaska

 Which U.S. state borders Mexico?

Texas

What is the capital of the United States

Washington, DC

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

Free speech

What is freedom of religion?

People may or may not choose to practice a religion.

What is the economic system in the United States?

Capitalist or market economy

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

The Senate and the House of Representatives

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?

6

The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?

2

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

All people in the Senator's state

How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

By state population

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?

4

In what month is the election day for President?

November

What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?

Advise the President

Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

9

 Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic Party and Republican Party

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?

Only citizens 18 and older can vote.

Who is the current President of the United States?

Donald trump

Who is the current Governor of Arizona?

Katie hobbs

Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

JD Vance

Name one of the two current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona

Mark Kelly

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

John Roberts

What is the political party of the current President?

Republican

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?

Mike Johnson

Name one of the 8 current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.

Andy Biggs