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