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Review for the AZ Civics Exam 2020
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1
When does the US celebrate Independence Day?
Last Monday of May
July 4
First Monday of September
September 17
2
What is one (of 5) thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
First postmaster general of US
Was a US President
Invented the kite
Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
3
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Supreme Court and White House Officials
House of Representatives and White House Officials
Senate and Supreme Court
House of Representatives and Senate
4
For how many years is a United States Senator elected?
Unlimited years
6
4
2
5
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
6
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Treaty of Paris
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
7
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war did he fight in?
Vietnam War
Korean War
World War II
World War I
8
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
25
18
16
21
9
Name one (of 4) state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
Colorado
Alabama
Utah
10
Who is the Governor of your state?
Doug Ducey
Greg Stanton
Martha McSally
Kyrsten Sinema
11
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The First Ten Amendments
None of the above
The Bill of Rights
The People's Rights
12
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Green Party & Independent Party
Independent Party & Republican Party
Democratic Party & Republican Party
Green Party & Democratic Party
13
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
First woman president
None of the above
Fought for women's rights and civil rights
Fought in the Civil War disguised as a man
14
What is the highest court in the US?
District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Presidential Court
15
Name one of your state Senators.
Kyrsten Sinema
Martha McSally
Neither
Both
16
Which is not a branch of government?
Actual question: Name one branch of government.
Presidential branch
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
17
Who is the current US Vice President?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barrack Obama
Mike Pence
18
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
A male citizen of any race can vote
You don't have to pay to vote
Any citizen (both men and women) can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
19
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
All of the above
Terrorism
Slavery
Communism
20
Who can veto bills?
Vice President
President
Anyone can
Congress
21
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
An addition to the Constitution
A change to the Constitution
Addition of a signature to the Constitution
22
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes (taxation without representation)
British army stayed in their houses
All of the above
Didn't have self-government
23
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
He led the US during the Civil War
He preserved the Union
He freed the slaves
All of the above
24
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Declaration of Independence was written
The president was elected
Constitution was written
Nothing happened
25
What is a reason(s) colonists came to the US?
Political liberty
Economic opportunity
Freedom
Religious freedom
26
Name one (of 5) wars fought by the US in the 1900s.
Vietnam War
All of the above
World War I & II
Korean War
27
Name the US war between the North and the South.
War on Slavery
Civil War
World War 1
War of 1812
28
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
50
100
375
29
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Number based on population
Number based on when joined US
Number chosen randomly
Number chosen by state
30
Name a war(s) fought by the US in the 1800s.
Civil War
World War 1
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
31
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
None of the above
US declared war
Terrorist attack on US
New president was elected
32
Who was the first President of the US?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
33
Who makes federal laws?
Legislative branch/Congress
Judicial branch/Supreme Court
Executive branch/President
President and Vice President themselves
34
Who signs bills to become laws?
Congress
Anyone can
President
Vice President
35
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Your state
President
US Flag
United States
36
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Governor
President
Vice President
Supreme Court Justice
37
For how many years is a US President elected?
2
6
8
4
38
For how many years is a US Representative elected?
2
Unlimited years
4
6
39
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
None of the answers
Both answers
Separation of power
40
What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom to overthrow the government
Freedom of publishing slander
Freedom of speech
Freedom to have violent assemblies
41
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Vice President
Attorney General
President
Speaker of the House
42
What ocean is on the East Coat of the US?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
43
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Anthony Kennedy
Ruth Ginsburg
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
44
What group of people was taken to American and sold as slaves?
Mexicans
Europeans
Asians
Africans
45
What is one responsibility reserved for US citizens?
To serve on a jury
To vote
To serve as a judge
To obey laws
46
What is the capital of your state?
Tucson
Prescott
Phoenix
Washington D.C.
47
What are the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence?
Life
All of the above
Liberty
Pursuit to Happiness
48
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
50
1
7
9
49
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
50
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
51
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from the 13 colonies
Declared independence from the president of the US
Declared independence from France
Declared independence from Great Britain
52
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
0
14
75
53
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought to free slaves
Fought to keep slavery in the south
Fought for civil rights & equality of all Americans
Fought to give women the right to vote
54
Name the longest river in the US.
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
Susquehanna River
Missouri River
55
Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?
It was the seamstress's favorite number
For the last 13 states
For the first 13 colonies
For the first 13 presidents
56
What are two (of the 15) cabinet level positions in the US?
There are two correct answers.
Attorney General
Secretary of Terrorism
Secretary of Warfare
Secretary of Race Relations
57
Name one (of 22) American Indian tribe in the US.
Blackfeet
All of the above
Hopi
Sioux
58
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
59
The Federalist Papers were written in support of the US Constitution. Name the writer(s).
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
60
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Created the United States
Declared independence of the Southern states
Freed the slaves
Started the Civil War
61
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 3, 1778
July 5, 1770
July 4, 1781
62
How old do you have to be to vote for President?
Anyone can vote
21
18
16
63
Who did the US fight in World War II?
Italy
All of the above
Germany
Japan
64
What is the name of the current US President?
Mike Pence
Barrack Obama
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
65
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is 1 power belonging to states?
Power to make their own currency
Power to provide protection (police)
Power to issue a driver's license
Power to provide schooling and education
66
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power?
Power to create an army
Power to declare war
Power to print money
Power to make treaties
67
Who does a Senator represent?
All people of the town
All people of the entire US
All people of the state
Themselves
68
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Vice President
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
69
How many US Senators are there?
200
100
50
75
70
What does the judicial branch do?
Resolves disputes (disagreements)
Decides if a law is unconstitutional
All of the above
Review laws
71
In what month do Americans vote for President?
November
February
August
October
72
What movement tried to end the racial discrimination?
All Lives Matter Movement
Civil War Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Equal Rights Movement
73
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the government
All of the above
Protects basic rights of Americans
Sets up the government
74
Who was President during World War I?
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Ronald Reagan
75
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries & be loyal to US
All of the above
Defend Constitution and obey laws of US
Serve in US military and serve the nation
76
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Pledge of Allegiance
America the Beautiful
Oh, Canada!
77
What is the political party of the current president?
Independent
Republican
Democratic
Green
78
Name one (of 5) US Territory.
American Samoa
All of the above
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
79
Name one of your U.S. representatives.
Greg Stanton
Ruben Gallago
All of them
Debbie Lesko
80
What are two rights reserved for US citizens?
To carry a U.S. passport
To apply for a federal job
To vote
To run for office
81
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
All of the above
State Rights
Slavery
Economic Reasons
82
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Bill Clinton
83
What does the President's Cabinet do?
None of the above
Advises the president
Make all the decisions
Holds president's dishes
84
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
July 4
January 1
April 14
April 15
85
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must obey the law
The king creates all the laws
You can choose to obey laws
There are no laws
86
There were 13 original states in the union. Name three.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware
Maryland, Virginia, Maine
Georgia, Massachusetts, Connecticut
Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa
87
Why does the US flag have 50 stars?
For the first 50 citizens
For the 50 states
Randomly chosen
I have no idea!
88
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Pence
Paul Ryan
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Nancy Pelosi
89
Name two (of 10) national U.S. holidays.
Valentine's Day
Labor Day
Constitution Day
Thanksgiving
90
Name one (of 13) state that borders Canada.
Idaho
Wyoming
Illinois
Oregon
91
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they?
"We the people . . ."
"I pledge allegiance . . ."
"Four score and . . ."
"Our greatest glory . . ."
92
When was the Constitution written?
1780
1776
1800
1787
93
What are two freedoms reserved for everyone living in the US? Freedom of:
expression and worship
start war and speech
worship and overthrow the government
speech and peaceable assembly
94
What is the capital of the US?
Alexandria
New York City
Harrisburg
Washington D.C.
95
What is freedom of religion?
Right to demand others follow your religion
Right to require the supporting of a religion
All of the above
Right to practice or not practice any religion
96
What territory did the US by from France in 1803?
Mexico Territory
Mississippi River Territory
Canada Territory
Louisiana Territory
97
What is the economic system used in the US?
Market Economic System
Mixed Economic System
Command Economic System
Traditional Economic System
98
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Mexicans
No one
Spanish
99
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Atlantic Ocean
New York Harbor
Chesapeake Bay
Washington D.C.
100
What are two (of 9) ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
protest against the government or start a war
vote or help with a political campaign
join a political party or civic group
All of the above
