128 Civics Questions and Answers Test

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When did the Great Depression start?

Stock market crash of 1929

Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s

Susan B. Anthony

What is Independence Day?

a holiday to celebrate US independence from Britain

What is Veterans Day?

a holiday to honor people in the US military

What is Memorial Day?

a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the president

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

all people pay to fund the federal government

How are changes made the US constitution?

amendments

The Civil War had many important events. Name one.

battle of Fort Sumter

How can people become US citizens?

be born in the US

Why did the US enter WWI?

because Germany attacked US ships

Some states have more representatives that other states. Why?

because of the state's population

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

because there are 50 states

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

Why did the US enter WWII?

bombing of Pearl Harbor

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US?

citizens

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

citizens 18 and older can vote

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

citizens from their district

Who elects US senators?

citizens from their state

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

citizens in their district

Who does a US senator represent?

citizens of their state

During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the US?

communism

Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one.

declaration of independence

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

declaration of independence

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

declaration of independence

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.

emancipation proclamation

Name one power of the president.

enforce laws

Why does each state have two senators?

equal representation

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.

equality and liberty

What is the rule of law?

everyone must follow the law

The President of the US is in charge of which branch of government?

executive branch

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

first president of the US

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

first secretary of the treasury

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

for life

Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

fought for civil rights

What did the civil rights movement do?

fought to end racial discrimination

What is the economic system of the US?

free market economy

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed the slaves

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

freedom

What are three rights of everyone living in the US?

freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly

Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.

general during WWII

Name one power that is only for the states.

give a driver's license

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

Franklin Roosevelt

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

give up loyalty to other countries and defend the US constituion

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

high taxes

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

inventor

Why is the electoral college important?

it decides who is elected president

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

it freed the Americans from British control

Who is the governor of your state now?

Pete Ricketts

Who was the US' main rival during the Cold War?

Russia

What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?

it states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

What part of the federal government writes laws?

legislative branch

Name the tree branches of government.

legislative, executive, and judicial

Name one example of an American innovation.

light bulb

What was the Great Depression?

longest economic recession in modern history

The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?

out of many, one

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

print paper money

Name one thing the US constitution does.

protects the rights of the people

What is the form of government of the US?

representative democracy

It is important for all men 18 through 21 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

required by law

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

secretary of defense and secretary of education

The US constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

self-government

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

senate and house of representatives

There are three branches of government. Why?

so one part does not become too powerful

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

terrorists attacked the US

When did all men get the right to vote?

the 15th amendment

Name the US war between the North and the South.

the Civil War

What US war ended slavery?

the Civil War

What is the name of the national anthem?

the Star-Spangled Banner

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

the US

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

the basic rights of Americans

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

the president

Who appoints federal judges?

the president

Who is the Commander in Chief of the US military?

the president

Who signs bills to become law?

the president

Who vetoes bills?

the president

What is one part of the judicial branch?

the supreme court

What is the highest court in the US?

the supreme court

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

the vice president

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

they helped people understand the US constitution

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

to be independent

Why did the US enter the Persian Gulf War?

to force the Iraqi from Kuwait

The President of the US can serve only two terms. Why?

to keep the president from becoming too powerful

Why do Us representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?

to more closely follow public opinion

Why did the US enter the Korean War?

to stop the spread of communism

Why did the US enter the Vietnam War?

to stop the spread of communism

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

vote

What are two examples of civic participation in the US?

vote and run for office

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

writer of the declaration of independence

Name one power of the US Congress.

writes laws

How many US senators are there?

100

What amendment gives citizenship to all person born in the US?

14th amendment

When did all women get the right to vote?

19th amendment

How many senators does each state have?

2

How long is a term for a member in the House of Representatives?

2 years

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

27

The President of the US is elected for how many years?

4

How many voting members are the House of Representatives?

435

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

4th president of the US

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

5

How long is a term for a US senator?

6 years

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

9

Name your US representative.

Adrian Smith

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

Africans

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

American Revolution

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Who is one of your state's senators now?

Ben Sasse

Name one American Indian tribe in the US.

Cheyenne

Name tree national holidays.

Christmas Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US constitution. Name one of the writers.

James Madison

What is the name of the President of the US now?

Joe Biden

Who is the Chief of Justice of the US now?

John Roberts

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

What is the name of the Vice President of the US now?

Kamala Harris

What is the capital of your state?

Lincoln

What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana Territory

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?

Nancy Pelosi

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

There were 13 original states. Name five.

New Hampshire, Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What founding document was written in 1787?

US consitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

US constitution

Name one war fought by the US in the 1900s.

WWI

Name one US military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

War in Iraq

Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s.

War of 1812

What is the capital of the US?

Washington D.C.


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