Civics Exam 2022- Practice Tests 1 & 2

Who signs bills to become laws?

the President

What age must citizens be to vote for President?

eighteen (18)

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?

World War II

How many admendments does the constitution have

twenty-seven (27)

When is the last day that one can send in their federal income tax forms?

April 15

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economy

How many U.S. Senators are there?

one hundred (100)

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

We the people.

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

the President

Why do some have more Representatives than other States?

Because of the state's population

Who is considered the "Father of our Country?"

George Washington

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did NOT do?

Authored Poor Richard's Almanac

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John G. Roberts, Jr.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The president

Which one is a U.S. territory?

Guam (The territories are: Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands)

We elect a President for how many years?

four (4)

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

nine (9)

There names are: John, G. Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney, Ketanji Brown Jackson)

What is the political party of the current president?

Democrat (Joe Biden)

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life and pursuit of happiness

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

Vice-president

Which is NOT a national holiday?

Valentine's Day

National Holidays are: Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, President's Day, Martin Luther King Day)

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

Which of the following is (was) NOT an American Indian tribe in the United States?

Aztec

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

fought for civil rights

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

Franklin Roosevelt

Which of the following is a branch or part of the government?

All of the above. (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)

Name one issue that did NOT lead to the Civil War.

railroad expansion

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

April 15

In what month do we vote for president?

November

Name the U.S. war between the Northern and the Southern States.

Civil War

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

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

Louisiana

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Saved (or preserved) the Union

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

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

Senate and House of Representatives

Which war was not fought by the United States in the 1900s?

Spanish American War

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is a power of the federal government?

All of the above. (To declare war, to print money, to make treaties)

Who creates and passes bills before they become laws?

Congress

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

six (6)

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

fought for women's rights

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

Communism

When was the Constitution written?

1787

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

Terrorists attacked the United States

What is the name of the current Vice President?

Kamala Harris

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At age 18

How many stripes does the American Flag have?

thirteen (13)

Which woman is most often associated with sewing the first American flag in Philadelphia in 1776?

Betsy Ross

How many Supreme Court Justices, at minimum, are usually needed to decide a case?

5

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices are there?

9

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil Rights Movement

A government in which the ideas of a single leader or small group are the only way to govern is

Totalitarian

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Columbus Day

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Separation of Powers

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4

What is the capital of your state?

Montgomery

Which state does not border Mexico?

Oklahoma

America received its independence from Great Britain in

1776

Which of these offices is not a presidential office?

The majority whip

What is one reason colonists came to America?

All of the above:

-freedom

-economic opportunity

-Practice their religion

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

All of the above:

-Give up loyalty to other countries

-Defend the constitution and laws of the U.S.

-Be loyal to the U.S.

Name one group of American Indian tribes in the United States.

Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux

Identify the two longest rivers in the United States.

Missouri River and Mississippi River

What is the "rule of law"?

No one is above the law

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

The quotation above is from:

The Declaration of Independence

Name the first war to be shown on TV.

Vietnam War

What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?

All of the above:

-The right to remain silent

-The right to have an attorney present during questioning

-The right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution granted the right to vote to which group?

Women

Who is the current Governor of Alabama?

Kay Ivey

The House of Representatives has _____ members.

435

A hurricane is more likely to make landfall in which state?

South Carolina

Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?

Benito Mussolini

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington D.C.

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Amendments

What states border Mexico?

Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Alexander Hamilton

By area, what is the largest state in the USA?

Alaska

Who has the power to veto a bill?

president

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States

How many stars does the American Flag have?

fifty (50)

Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?

James Madison

The US bought the Louisiana territory from what country?

France

What is NOT a power of Congress?

enforce laws

Identify one state that does NOT border Canada.

Utah

Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to

due process of law

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote

Which man wrote the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen.

They must have a high school diploma

Formal agreement between two or more sovereign states

Treaty

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

To declare war

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

All of the above:

-Write a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives

-Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group

-Vote and join a civic group

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their district

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

Mexican American War