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
