Arizona Civics Test 2023-24

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

Civil War

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

Communism

Who makes federal laws?

Congress

Name one branch or part of the government.*

Congress, Legislative, Executive

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

George Washington

When do we celebrate Independence Day?*

July 4

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

What is the "rule of law"?

No one is above the law.

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy

vote & run for office

Name one right only for United States citizens.

vote in a federal election

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

vote in a federal election

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

because of the state's population

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

civil rights movement

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

declared our independence from Great Britain

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

eighteen and older

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

fought for civil rights and equality for all Americans

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

fought for women's rights

We elect a President for how many years?

four

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

four hundred thirty-five

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed the slaves

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

the United States

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

the Vice President

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

to declare war

When was the Constitution written?

1787

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans

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

April 15

Name one state that borders Mexico.

Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean

Why did the colonists fight the British?

Because they didn't have self-government and because of high taxes

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

Citizens eighteen & older can vote.

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

Democratic & Republican

What is the political party of the President now?

Democratic Party

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

Franklin Roosevelt

Who was the first President?*

George Washington

Name one U.S. territory.

Guam, Puerto Rico

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

James Madison

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy

What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

Joe Biden

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John G. Roberts, Jr.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Kamala Harris

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Katie Hobbs

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

Kevin McCarthy

Where is the Statue of Liberty?*

Liberty Island

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?*

Mark Kelly, Kyrsten Sinema,

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Mississippi River, Missouri River

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Navajo, Hopi, Pima

There were 13 original states. Name three.

New York, New Jersey, North Carolina

Name one state that borders Canada.

New York, Washington, Alaska

In what month do we vote for President?*

November

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean

What is the capital of your state?*

Phoenix

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

President of the United States

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Presidents' Day & Memorial Day

Name your U.S. Representative.

Ruben Gallego

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

Terrorists attacked the United States.

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written.

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. diplomat oldest member of the Constitutional Convention first Postmaster General of the United States writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac" started the first free libraries

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

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

World War I, World War II, Viet Nam War, Gulf Wars

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II

What is freedom of religion?

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

What is an amendment?

a change to the Constitution

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

at age eighteen

Why does the flag have 50 stars?*

because each star represents a state

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*

freed the slaves, Emancipation Proclamation

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of religion & freedom of speech

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

give up loyalty to other countries

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life & liberty

What is the economic system in the United States?*

market economy capitalist economy

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

nine

How many U.S. Senators are there?

one hundred

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

provide protection (police)

What is one reason colonists came to America?

religious freedom

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws

What does the Constitution do?

sets up the government

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

six

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

slavery economic reasons states' rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

speech

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

the Bill of Rights

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

the Civil War

What is the supreme law of the land?

the Constitution

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

the Louisiana Territory

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 parts of the U.S. Congress?*

the Senate and House of Representatives

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Speaker of the House

What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

twenty-seven

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

two

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President