Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison

Which was not a factor leading to the Civil War?

The design of the Flag for the Union

Which of the following is a Native American Tribe in the United States?

Apache, Chippawa, Cherokee, Osage

What does the Constitution do?

Set up and define the government.

Who does a US Senator represent?

All of the people in their state.

Which statement about voting is incorrect?

You must be at least 4 feet tall to vote

To what do we Pledge Allegiance?

The Flag of the United States of America

Freedom of Religion means...

Freedom to practice any religion or no religion

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What happened on September 11, 2001?

Terrorist attacked the United States

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Representatives are based on state population.

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2025 Arkansas Civics Exam

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Preparation for the Citizenship Quiz required for all Arkansas High School students before leaving High School.

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1
What is the minimum age to vote in the United States?
4
21
16
18
2
What is the highest Court of the land.
The Tennis Court
The Supreme Court
The Basketball Courts
The Executive Court
3
Name one right reserved for citizens of the United States.
Go to the front of the line
gets to pay taxes every year
Unlimited refills
Vote in a federal election
4
What are two ways you can participate in Democracy?
Vote
Make fun of people you disagree with
Campaign for a candidate
not vote because it just does not matter
5
The following are powers of the State except...
zoning and land use.
provide schooling and education
draft people for the military
give drivers licenses
6
The Commander and Chief of the military is ...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teen Titans
The President
The Highest ranking General in the room.
7
What is the political party of our current President?
Republican
Whig
Federalist
Democrat
8
What is the name of the current Vice President?
Francis DeCouple
Kamala Harris
Little Jenny from the block
Margeaux Hathaway
9
What year was the Constitution written?
1987
1787
1776
1976
10
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston
New York
Atlanta
Philadelphia
11
What was one war the US fought in the 1900s.
Clone War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
12
What type of economic system is used by the United States?
Capitalist
Lay away
Federal Express
Equitarian
13
Who is one of your current state US Senators?
Greg Utley
John Boozman
Hirum Sumlin
Tom Cotton
14
What is a promise you do not make when you become a citizen?
To not support or swear allegiance to another country
To speak only English
To obey the laws of the United States
To support the Constitution of the United States
15
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
9
7
5
16
Who led the fight for Civil Rights?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Ms. Marion Jimerson
Martin Larry Kohlman Jr.
My Cousin Vinny, Junior
17
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
Eric Ware
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
18
The first three words of the preamble to the Constitution are...
Ya see, what happened was...
We the People
So, like, uhm...
So I was minding my own business when all of a sudden...
19
What is the Capital city of Arkansas?
Jacksonville
El Dorado
Little Rock
Russellville
20
What state does not boarder Mexico?
Colorado
New Mexico
California
Texas
21
Which was not a factor leading to the Civil War?
States Rights
The design of the Flag for the Union
Industry vs. Farming controls
Enslavement
22
Which of the following is a Native American Tribe in the United States?
Apache
Chippawa
Cherokee
Osage
23
Who takes charge of the government if the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Secretary of Staff
George, the guy the fixes stuff
The Speaker of the House
The Man who restocks the vending machines.
24
What is Susan B. Anthony known for?
The Equal Rights Amendment
Burned her bra of the front steps of the White House
Sewing the first American flag
Fought for women's rights
25
What does the Constitution do?
Holds the door open for other people..
Tells the story of the country.
Nothing, really
Set up and define the government.
26
What was one of the Nations the US fought in World War 2?
Albania
Italy
Germany
Japan
27
Who does a US Senator represent?
Only the people that voted for them.
All of the people in their state.
Velma, the one with glasses from Scooby Doo
The people of the Great Plains
28
Who lived in the land we call the United States before European colonists?
Reptiles from the Planet Zog
Dwarfs from Morag
Chinese
Native Americans
29
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
Land
Freedom of Speech
Better beachfront property
Freedom of Religion
30
Which statement about voting is incorrect?
You may vote early before an election to avoid crowds
You must wait your turn to vote.
Your vote is secret and you do not have to tell anyone.
You must be at least 4 feet tall to vote
31
Who is in charge of the Executive branch of Government?
The President
The Chief Jusitce of the Supreme Court.
The lady from the secret laundry service
The Congress
32
What is one power the federal government does not have?
Control the weather
Make treaties
Create an Army
Print money
33
How many years are Senators elected for?
8
2
6
4
34
What is the role of the Presidential Cabinet?
The advise the President
To make sure carpets are cleaned before company comes over
A place to hold the Presidential snacks
To make Congress do what the President wants.
35
What is the longest river in the United States?
Arkansas River
Columbia River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
36
To what do we Pledge Allegiance?
The Star Spangled Banner
The Flag of the United States of America
America the Beautiful
The Great Seal of the President of the United States
37
Freedom of Religion means...
You must declare your church intentions
Right to join any church
You are free to worship the church in your community
Freedom to practice any religion or no religion
38
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Arnold Gates
William Howard Taft
Thomas Jefferson
William Jefferson Clinton
39
What states border Canada?
Idaho
Maine
Iowa
Montana
40
What people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Vikings
Canadians
Africans
Italians
41
Who was President during the Great Depression?
Conan the Barbarian
A nice little lady from Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
42
What are the two parts of the Congress?
House and Senate
House and Apartment
Tango and Cash
Game of Thrones and Game of Chairs
43
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
India
Baltic
Pacific
44
Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Patricia Poore
George Lopez
George Washington
45
Which of the following was something Abraham Lincoln did not do?
Usually wore a top hat
Fight the Revolutionary War
Emancipation Proclamation
Restore the Union
46
John Roberts is ...
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The guy with the most popular food truck in Washington
A used car dealer in midtown
47
What was the war between Southern and Northern states called?
The Civil War
This land is MY land
Avengers assemble
The Revolution
48
What is the last regular day to file your taxes each year?
October 31
April 22
April 15
April 01 (just kidding)
49
What happened on September 11, 2001?
The first Harry Potter Movie came out
There was a fluke Ice storm in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Terrorist attacked the United States
It was just a normal day
50
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Congress
The Supreme Court
Mr. Hodo
The President
51
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
It is an ancient Chineese secret, sshhh!
Because we are just cuter than other states.
Some states are just more popular than others
Representatives are based on state population.
52
On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
November 22, 1788
April 18, 2002
July 4, 2160
53
The idea that everyone, including leaders must obey the law is...
Prime Directive
Foot long ruler
Rule of Order
Rule of Law
54
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
nothing in particular
13 original colonies
13 dwarfs
13 outlet malls
55
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
453
354
435
100
56
What movement was to end racial segregation?
Civil Rights Movement
Civil War
Civilization coming to an end
Civil Service Exam
57
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Canada Territory
Louisiana Territory
Puerto Rico Territory
The Thousand Islands Territory
58
Identify two of the original 13 Colonies.
Maryland
Florida
Massachusetts
California
59
Which is not a branch of the govenment?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Coast Guard
60
What was the main concern of the US during the Cold War?
Long hair and Rock and Roll music
Communism and the Soviet Union
How to turn up the heat
War with Brazil
61
The Bill of Rights are...
The Right way to do things.
The cost of a subway ride
The first ten commandment in the Bible.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
62
Who becomes President if the current President cannot serve?
The First Pet
The Chief of the Toy box
The Vice President
The Secretary of Wicked Stuff
63
How many Senators are in Congress?
50
457
100
200
64
The Declaration of Independence...
Proclaimed our independence from Great Britain
Said we were going to Grandma house for Easter.
Declared war on Canada.
Told our parents we were moving out of the house.
65
Who makes Federal laws?
The President
The Senate
The Congress
The Courts
66
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves from Southern States
Gave former slaves the right to vote.
Gave Universal Health Care
Freed all people on Earth
67
Who is one of our Representatives in the US House?
Steve Womack
Bruce Westerman
Rick Crawford
French Hill
68
What are the two main political parties in the United States
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Fleas and Ticks
Whigs and Democrats
Democrat and Republican
69
The Judicial branch can do all of the following except...
Make Laws
Resolve disputes
Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
Review Laws
70
Who said "Give me Liberty or Give me death."?
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
George Hayduke
71
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?
Cardi B
Mike Johnson
Kamela Harris
Mitch McConnell
72
What is the supreme law of the land?
Big Mike
The President
What Momma says!
The Constitution
73
Before becoming the President, Eisenhower was a General during which war?
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
World War 2
Vietnam
74
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Right to petition the government
The right to camp in recreation areas
The right to a vacation
Freedom of Religion
75
What is one responsibility of a citizen?
Serve on a jury
Campaign for someone for office
Pick up trash
Testify in a court case
76
What is the name of the current President?
Danny J. Thump
Joe Biden
Joe Bitten
Jorge Benitez
77
What was one reason colonist fought against the British?
Better health care
Dental Benefits
Better grocery selections
Freedom to Govern themselves
78
In what year was the Constitution approved?
1803
1787
1865
1776
79
In what month is the President elected?
November
April
January
October
80
What is an amendment?
a breath mint
A change or addition to the Constitution
a housing complex
An additional item on a menu
81
What are checks and balances?
How to know how much money is in your bank account.
A method to get rid of the President and his staff.
How to raise and spend money.
Government keeping control of each part of the government.
82
Who is the only person that can veto a bill?
Frank Furter, the hot dog guy
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
83
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Indian
Caribbean
Atlantic
Pacific
84
Who is the current Governor of Arkansas?
Mike Beebe
Jim Guy Tucker
Archibald Yell
Sarah Huckabee-Sanders
85
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness comes from...
The Constitution
The Bible
The Declaration of Independence
A fortune cookie
86
At what age must all males in America register for Selective Service?
18
16
65
21
87
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The Persian Gulf War
The American Civil War
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
88
What are two of the Cabinet level jobs.
Secretary of Education
Attorney General
Director of Parks and Tourism
Front Desk Secretary
89
What are the 50 stars on the flag for?
Just to be pretty
50 famous people you cannot remember.
50 wishes
The 50 states
90
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
26
25
28
27
91
Which of the following is not an American territory?
Puerto Rico
Alaska
US Virgin Islands
Guam
92
Who is considered the Father of our Country?
Frank Washington
George Washington
George Washington Carver
Thomasa Jefferson
93
What is the name of the national Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
All My Ex's live in Texas
Stars and Stripes Forever
America the Beautiful
94
Who was President during the First World War?
Woodrow Wilson
Prince
John Kennedy
Tupac
95
Representatives are elected for how many years?
2
8
6
4
96
Which is not a First Amendment Right?
Speech
Religion
Press
Peaches
97
A President is elected for how many years at a time?
4
6
8
2

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