Civics test (GRADUATION TEST)

Name one Native American tribe...

-Cherokee -Shoshone -Bannock -Goshute -Ute -Paiute -Hopi -Cree

Describe who can vote...

-Citizens Eighteen (18) and older. -You don't have to pay to vote. -Anyone can vote.

What war did the U.S. fight in 1800's?

-Civil War -Mexican/American War

Who makes federal laws?

-Congress -Senate -House of Representitives

When must all men register for the selective service?

-Eighteen (18) years & twenty six (26)

What is the "Rule of Law"?

-Everyone must follow the law. -Leaders/Government obey the law. -No one is above the law.

When was the Constitution written?

1787

How many amendments does the constitution have?

Twenty Seven (27)

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. Diplomat

If the President cannot serve, Who becomes President?

Vice President

Name ONE right for U.S. citizens?

Vote

What is the capital of the U.S.?

Washington D.C.

Who was the President in World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

What war was President Eisenhower in?

World War II

If the President or Vice President cannot Serve, Who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House

What is the capital of Utah?

Salt Lake City

How many years do we elect the U.S. Representative?

two (2) Years

Why did the colonist come to America?

-Freedom -Religious -Persecution

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

Fought for our Civil Rights

How many years do we elect a President?

Four (4) years

How many voting members are on the House of representatives?

Four Hundred and Thirty Five (435)

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

Franklin D. Roosevelt

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Freed the slaves

What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?

Freed the slaves

What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?

Freedom of... -Speech -Expression -Assembly

Who is the Governor of state?

Gary Herbert

Who is the father of our country?

George Washington

Who was the first President?

George Washington

Why did the colonists fight the British?

High taxes (Taxation without representation)

Name one state that boarders Canada...

Idaho

who is the Chief justice of the Supreme Court?

John Roberts

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

When do we celebrate Independence day?

July 4th

Who is one of the U.S. Senators?

Mike Lee

Who is the Vice President?

Mike Pence

Who lived in North America before the Europeans?

Native Americans

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York City (Harbor)

How many Supreme Court Justices (judges) are there?

Nine (9)

What month do we vote for President?

November

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One Hundred (100)

What Ocean is on the West Coast?

Pacific Ocean

What is the name of the Speaker of the House?

Paul Ryan

Name one U.S. territory...

Puerto Rico

Why does the flag have fifty (50) stars?

Represents the fifty (50) states.

Why does the flag have thirteen(13) stripes?

Represents the thirteen (13) original colonies.

What political party is the President?

Republican

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Reviews laws of land

Name on problem that lead to the Civil War...

Slavery

What is the name of the National Anthem?

Star Spangled Banner

What is the highest court?

Supreme Court

What happened in September 11, 2001?

Terrorists attacked the U.S.

what are the first ten amendments of the constitution called?

The Bill of rights.

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written

Who does vetoed bills?

The President

Who is Commander in Chief?

The President

Who signs the bills to become laws?

The President

What is the freedom of religion?

The ability to practice any religion or no religion.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The president

Why do some states have more representatives than others?

The state(s) population

who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is ONE right from the first amendment?

-Freedom of speech. -Freedom of religion -Freedom of press -Freedom of Assembly

Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?

-Japan -Germany -Italy

What are the rights to the Declaration of independence? :)

-Life -Liberty -Pursuit of Happiness

In 1803 what territory did the U.S. buy from France?

-Louisiana

Name the two longest rivers...

-Mississippi River -Missouri River

Out of the thirteen original colonies, Name three of them...

-New York -New Jersey -Maryland

What is one power of federal government?

-Print money -Create an Army -Declare War -Make treaties

What is one power of the state(s)?

-Provide Schooling & Education -Provide Safety & Protection -Approve zoning and land use

What are two cabinet levels?

-Secretary of Labor -Secretary of State -Secretary of Education -Secretary of Agriculture

What are two parts of U.S. Congress?

-Senate -House of Representitives

What is ONE responsibility for the U.S.?

-Serve on Jury -Vote in a federal election

What does the constitution do?

-Sets Government -Defines government -Protects basic rights of Americans

Who were the people that wrote the Constitution?

-Thomas Jefferson -James Madison

Name two National Holidays...

-Veterans Day -Memorial Day

What are two ways to participate in their democracy?

-Vote -Serve in federal offices -Join community group

Name one war fought in the 1900's...

-World war I -World War II

What is one promise when you become a U.S citizen?

Abide by the laws

What does the president's cabinet do?

Advises the president

What group of people was taken and sold?

Africans

Who does the U.S. Senators represent?

All of the people of the state(s).

What is an amendment?

An addition or change to the constitution.

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

April fifteenth (15th)

What Ocean is on the East Coast?

Atlantic Ocean

Name one state that borders Mexico...

California

What stops one branch from becoming to powerful?

Check and balance

Who is our U.S. Representative?

Chris Stewart

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil Rights Movement

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South...

Civil War

What was the main concern during the Cold War?

Communism

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared our Independence (From Great Britain)

What are the two major political parties?

Democratic & Republican

Who is the president of the United States?

Donald Trump

How old do citizens have to be to vote?

Eighteen (18) and older

We elect U.S Senates ever how many years?

Every six (6) years

What is the first three words of the constitution?

"We The People"

What is the economic system in the United States?

-Capitalist Economy -Market Economy

Name ONE Branch...

-Executive -Legislative -Judicial

What do we show when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

-Flag -Our Country

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

-Fought for women's rights -Fought for civil rights