HL 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?

Lead the U.S. during Civil War

When is Independence Day celebrated?

July 4th

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?

United States of America

Why did the colonists fight the British?

Because of high taxes

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Who is an American Indian tribe?

Navajo

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

13 colonies

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

50 states

What is the name of the national anthem?

“Star-spangled Banner”

What are the national U.S. holidays?

Labor Day and Veteran’s Day

What is one reason colonists came to America?

Religious freedom

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

Civil War

What was the main reason that led to the Civil War?

Slavery

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Fought for women’s right

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

New York City, 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, Italy

Which war was fought by the United States in the late 1800s?

Spanish-American War

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

President

What does the judicial branch do?

Decide if laws are Constitutional

Name 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 

What were the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

Constitution written

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

1787

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is politically famous for?

The 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?

Defend U.S. Constitution

When must all register for the Selective Service?

18 years old

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 the jury

The following are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of speech and assembly 

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

World War I

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

Set up and define government

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

“We the people…”

What is an amendment?

Changed constitution

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

Bill of Rights

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared freedom from Great Britain

What are the rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?

Life and Liberty

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

Who vetoes bills?

President

What is the “rule of law”

Everyone must follow the law

What are the three branches of the federal government?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Who makes federal laws?

Congress

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

Vice President

Who signs bills to become laws?

President

Who is the highest court in the U.S.?

Supreme Court

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

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 and chief of the military?

President

What is the capital of Arizona?

Phoenix

What is one right that only applies to U.S. citizens?

Run for federal office

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

18 years

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

Provide public education

Who are the three authors of the Federalist Papers?

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

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

Franklin D. 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 U.S.?

Communism

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil Rights Movement

What historical event happened on September 11, 2001, in the U.S.?

A terrorist attack on the U.S.

What Ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?

Pacific

Name the five U.S. territories?

Guam

Which U.S. states border Canada?

Alaska

Which U.S.  state borders Mexico?

Texas

What is the capital of the U.S.?

Washington D.C.

What are the several rights of freedom from the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech

What is freedom of religion?

People may or may not choose to practice religion

What is the economic system in the U.S.?

Capotolistic and Market Economy

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

Senate and 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 years

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 years

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

All the people in that senator’s state

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

By the population

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

4 years

In what month is the election day for the President?

November

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

Advise the President

What are the cabinet-level positions for the President?

Secretary of homeland security and Secretary of Treasury 

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

9

What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?

Democratic and Republican 

What are the two main qualifications to vote in the U.S.?

Be a citizen and 18 years old

Who is the current President of the U.S.?

Joe Biden

Who is the current Governor of Arizona?

 Katie Hobbs

Who is the current Vice President of the U.S.?

Kamala Harris

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

Mark Kelly and Kristen Sinema 

Who is the current Chief Justice of the U.S.?

John G. Roberts Jr.

What is the political party of the current President?

Democrat

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?

Kevin McCarthy

Name the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.

Debbie Lesko, Paul Gosar, Raul Grijalva, Juan Ciscomani, Andy Biggs, Greg Stanton, Eli Crane, David Schweikert