Civics Test
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- James Madison - Alexander Hamilton - John Jay Name one of the following
Who did the United States fight in World War 2? [Mark all that apply.]
- Japan - Germany
Which of the following are branches of the government? [Mark all that apply.]
- Legislative - Executive - Judicial These are the correct answers to this question
What are the rights declared in the Declaration of independence? [Mark all that apply.]
- Life - Liberty - Pursuit of happiness These are the correct answers to this question
There were 13 original states. Name three.
- Massachusetts - New York - Virginia
What does the judicial branch do? [Mark all that apply.]
- Review laws - Resolve disputes - Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
- Secretary of Education - Attorney General These are the right answers to this question
Which of the following are rights or freedoms from the First Amendment? [Mark all that apply.]
- Speech - Religion - Assembly - Press - Petition the government These are the correct answers to this question.
Select one U.S. Representative from Arkansas
- Steve Womack - French Hill - Rich Crawford - Bruce Westerman Select one U.S. Representative
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? [Mark all that apply]
- The Senate - The House of Representatives These are the correct answers to this question
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
- To print money - To declare war - To create an army - To make treaties Choose one answer of the following choices
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
- To provide schooling and education - To provide safety and protection - To give a driver's license - To approve zoning and land use Choose one answer of the following choices
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
- Vote - Help with a campaign
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following statements about voting rights is not correct?
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
What is the longest river in the United States
Mississippi River
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans/American Indians
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Navajo
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
The Civil War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who vetoes bills?
The President
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
- Democratic - Republican These are the correct answers to this question
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
- Tom Cotton - John Boozman Select one U.S. Senator
What is freedom of religion?
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare our independence from Great Britain
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
World War 2
Which of the following is not a U.S. holiday?
Halloween
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What is the capital of your state?
Little Rock
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
- Freedom of religion - Freedom to petition the government
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When was the Constitution written?
1787
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President
18
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years
2
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We elect a President for how many years?
4
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the economic system in the United States?
A capitalist (or market) economy
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Asa Hutchinson
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Which is not a reason the colonists fought the British?
Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because some states have more people than other states
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
Better retirement benefits
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism and the Soviet Union
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Which of the following is not a U.S. territory?
Great Britain
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Which was not a factor leading to the Civil War?
Environmental concerns
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fight for civil rights
Which of the following states does not border Mexico?
Florida
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
Which of the following is not an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Fought in the Revolutionary War
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Which of the following states does not border Canada?
Kansas
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What is not something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Saying "Give me liberty or give me death."
What does the Constitution do?
Set up and define the government and protect the basic rights of Americans
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag (representing the United States)
What is the "rule of law"?
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is not a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To speak only English
Name one right only for United States citizens
Vote in a federal election
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
