What is true about voting according to one of the Constitutional amendments?

only citizens 18 and older can vote.

Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina

Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury

Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic Party and Republican Party

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

oldest member of the Constitutional Convention

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

They represent the 13 original colonies.

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

led the U.S. during the Civil War

What does the judicial branch do?

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

Missouri River, Mississippi River

Which of the following inclues two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of speech and freedom of assembly

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Civics Test - Idaho IDYCA - 2023

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1
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state geographical size
by state population
by state political affiliation
by state location
2
What is true about voting according to one of the Constitutional amendments?
only citizens with jobs can vote.
only citizens 18 and older can vote.
only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
only citizens 21 and older can vote.
3
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
7
5
9
11
4
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
Boston, MA
New York, NY
5
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each president.
One star for each state.
One star for each constitutional amendment.
One star for each original colony.
6
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Paul Ryan
Elizabeth Warren
John Roberts
Mike Johnson
7
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Spanish-American War
Civil War
Korean War
8
Who was the first President of the United States
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
9
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
make laws
set policy
advise the President
command the military
10
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Arkansas
11
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Joe Biden
12
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Maine, Ohio and West Virginia
Vermont, Florida and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana and New York
13
Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
14
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
15
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Donald Trump
Michelle Obama
Kamala Harris
George Bush
16
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
435
25
50
17
Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Progressive Party and Republican Party
18
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
Russians
American Indians
19
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
20
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country 'Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
US Song of Praise
21
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
decorated war general
fourth president of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
22
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
Respresents the 13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress.
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
Represents the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.
They represent the 13 original colonies.
23
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
men no longer have to register
a age 18
at birth
at age 16
24
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Oregon
Alaska
25
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President Pro Tempore
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
26
What is the supreme law of the land?
the U.S. Constitution
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
27
What is one branch of the federal government?
military
treasury
governor
judicial
28
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
29
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe?
Navajo
Kikuyu
Huli
Cherokee
30
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the Americans
We the United
We the People
We the Citizens
31
When is Independence Day celebrated?
November 11
April 19
July 4
September 11
32
In what month do we vote for President?
November
January
August
June
33
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
Civil War
World War I
Mexican-American War
34
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Panama
Hawaii
Guam
Cuba
35
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
sectionalism
imperialism
communism
colonialism
36
What is the "rule of law?"
Government leaders are above the laws
Laws remain the same in every state
Everyone must follow the law
Laws only apply to United States citizens
37
What does the judicial branch do?
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
amends the Constitution
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
38
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the President and the Cabinet
39
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
James Madison
40
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri River
Colorado River
Potomac River
Mississippi River
41
What is the economic system in the United States?
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or market economy
communist or collective economy
42
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Speaker of the House
the Majority Leader
the Chief Justice
the President
43
Which of the following inclues two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
44
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Spainards
Italians
45
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
6
8
2
4
46
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was ratified.
The Constitution was written.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Magna Carta was signed.
47
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
became the first black U.S. Senator
established the Harvard Law School
ran for President of the United States
48
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
519
435
380
265
49
Which of the following includes two rights started in the Declaration of Independence?
vote and pursuit of happiness
bear arms and pay taxes
free speech and justice
life and liberty
50
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
founded the Red Cross
fought for womens rights
made the first American flag
established a college for women
51
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
2
8
4
52
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the Federal Reserve
53
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John McCain
Joe Biden
John Roberts
Barak Obama
54
What countries did the United States fight in World War II?
Russia, China and Japan
Japan Germany and Italy
Russia, France and Great Britain
Japan, Germany and France
55
What is the capital of Idaho?
Idaho Falls
Lewiston
Pierce
Boise
56
Name one of the two current U.S. Representatives for the state of Idaho.
Kamala Harris
Russ Fulcher
Brad Little
Mike Simpson
57
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
issue passports
create an army
provide public education
print money
58
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
War of 1812
Spanish/American War
World War II
Civil War
59
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1812
1776
1787
1865
60
Who is the current Governor of Idaho?
Brad Little
Julie Ellsworth
Sherry Ybarra
Lawrence Denney
61
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
2
4
8
6
62
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
vote and run for office
go to college and start a career
63
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
World War I
French and Indian War
Korean War
Spanish/American War
64
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the President of the United States
the Declaration of Independence
the United States of America
65
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to register to vote
to joiin a political party
to get an education
to defend the Constitution
66
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
starting at 16 years of age and older
starting at 35 years of age and older
starting at 21 years of age and older
starting at 18 years of age and older
67
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Secretary of State
the President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Vice President
68
What is an amendment?
a preamble to the Constitution
a change to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
69
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
70
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
religious freedom
slavery
oil rights
71
What is the political party of the current President?
Republican
Democrat
Libertarian
Independent
72
Who are Idaho's two U.S. senators?
Mike Crapo and James Risch
Jeff Flake, Jan Brewer
Jan Brewer, James Risch
Martha McSally, Jeff Flake
73
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1870
74
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
George Bush
Abraham Lincoln
75
Who was the President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
76
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Municipal Court
the District Court
the Supreme Court
the Superior Court
77
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Calvin Coolidge
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
78
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
79
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
all people in the Senator's state
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
80
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
prosecutes citizens to the full extent of the law
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
81
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
82
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of taxation without representation
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British invaded France
because they wanted to steal their land
83
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
April 30
December 31
September 21
84
What is one right that only applies to the United States citizens?
run for federal office
practice a religion
speak freely
own a weapon
85
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
86
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom for the slaves
declared equal rights for women
declared an end to the war with Great Britian
declared freedom from Great Britain
87
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the US Attorney General
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
88
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
the stock market crashed
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans
Columbia space shuttle exploded
89
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the Secretary of Defense
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the Attorney General
90
What is one reason colonists came to America?
elect a new king
education
better health
religious freedom
91
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
pay taxes
obey the laws
serve on a jury
attend private school
92
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Missouri
Alaska
Florida
93
Who vetoes bills?
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the Majority Leader
the President
the President Pro Tempore
94
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
50
36
95
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
women's suffrage movement
progressive movement
temperance movement
96
Our Constitution says that some powers belong to the federal government. Name one power.
make treaties
establish police departments
provide public education
issue driver's licenses
97
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
98
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to bear arms
free speech
to vote
jury trial
99
What is freedom of religion?
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
States may choose a religion for the people
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
100
Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
the Attorney General
the Justice Department
the Supreme Court

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