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Duplicate of Arizona Civics Test (2023-2024)
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1
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Potomac river
Missouri River
Ohio river
Mississippi River
2
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900's?
Civil War
Mexican-American War
World War 1
Revolutionary War
3
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Because the British invaded France
Because the colonists wanted a new king
Because of high taxes
4
Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
5
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
An introduction to the Bill of Rights
An explanation of the Bill of Rights
A preamble to the Constitution
6
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
September 15
June 30
April 15
December 31
7
What Ocean is on the West Coast of United States?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
8
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?
Print money
Provide public education
Create an army
Issue passports
9
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana, and New York
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
10
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 16
Men no longer have to register
At birth
At age 18
11
Who is the current President of the U.S.
Gerald Ford
Harry S. Truman
Joe Biden
Ronald Reagan
12
Who is one of the current nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona?
Ruben Gallego
David Schweikert
Gabriel Boric
Raul Grijalva
13
What are 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
14
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens 21 and older can vote
Only citizens 18 and older can vote
Only citizens with jobs can vote
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote
15
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House of Reppresentatives
The Vice President
The President Pro Tempore
16
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Philip P. Barbour
Andrew Stevenson
Kevin McCarthy
Mike Johnson
17
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Religious freedom
Elect a new king
Better health
Education
18
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag
The state where you live
The President of the United States of America
The United States of America
19
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
Arizona
20
Who was the President during World War 1?
Theodore Roosevelt
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
21
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
22
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each constitutional amendment
One star for each president
One star for each state
One star for each original colony
23
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Russia, China, and Japan
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and France
Japan, Germany, and Italy
24
What is freedom of religion?
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
States may choose a religion for the people
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
25
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
Obey the laws
Attend private school
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
26
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
27
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
28
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
World War 2
Civil War
29
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 American revolution
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
30
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The U.S. Attorney General
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House
The Secretary of State
31
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800's?
Korean War
World War 1
French and Indian War
Spanish-American War
32
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Sectionalism
Communism
33
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
34
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 members of the second continental congress
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
They represent the 13 military heroes of the revolutionary war
35
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
George Clinton
Aaron Burr
John Adams
36
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
37
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Temparance movement
Women's suffrage movement
Civil rights movement
Progressive movements
38
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Became the first black U.S. Senator
Established the Harvard Law School
Fought for civil rights
Ran for President of the United States
39
What does the judicial branch do?
Provides legal advice to the President and his staff
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
Amends the Constitution and overturns laws
40
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans
Columbia space shuttle exploded
The stock market crashed
41
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
8
6
4
2
42
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
36
27
50
43
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared freedom for the slaves
Declared freedom from Great Britain
Declared an end to the war with Great Britain
Declared equal rights for women
44
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific islanders
Native Americans
Russians
Chinese
45
The idea of slef-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the Americans
We the People
We the United
We the Citizens
46
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War 2?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
47
When is Independence Day celebration?
April 19
September 17
July 4
November 11
48
Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty
Vote and pursuit of happiness
Free speech and justice
Bear arms and pay taxes
49
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
Make laws
Command the military
Advise the President
Set policy
50
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Decorated war general
Fourth president of the United States
Oldest member of the Consitutional Convention
Inventor of the telegraph
51
What is one of the current U.S. Senators for the states of Arizona?
John Boozman
Krysten Sinema
Mark Kelly
John Hickenlooper
52
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Oil rights
Religious freedom
Taxes
Slavery
53
When was the Declaration of Independance adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1776
54
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The Majority Leader
55
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
380
519
435
56
What is one promise you make when you become a citizen of the United States of America?
To defend the U.S. Constitution
To get an education
To join a political party
To register to vote
57
Who makes federal laws?
The Congress
The Justice Department
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
58
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
2
8
4
6
59
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1812
1865
1776
1787
60
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day and Mother’s Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
61
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government
Dectermines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
Sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
Draws boundaries of congressional districts
62
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Starting 35 years of age and older
Starting at 16 years of age and older
Starting at 21 years of age and older
Starting at 18 years of age and older
63
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Cuba
Panama
Hawaii
Guam
64
What is the economic system in the United States?
Socialist or mutual economy
Capitalist or market economy
Communist or collective economy
Barter or treade economy
65
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
66
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Spanish -American War
World War 2
Korean War
67
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
68
What is one branch of the federal government?
Military
Treasury
Governor
Judicial
69
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Maga Carta was signed
The Constitution was ratified
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Consitution was written
70
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Jury trial
To vote
To bear arms
Free speech
71
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
Called for an end to Southern Secession
Called for the creation of state border
Called for an end to the Civil War
72
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people in the Senator's state
All people in the United States
Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
Only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
73
Who vetoes bills?
The Majority Leader
The President
The President Pro Tempore
The speaker of the house of representatives
74
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Connecticut
Oregon
Alaska
Wisconsin
75
What is the "rule of law"?
Laws remain the same in every state
Everyone must follow the law
Government leaders are above the laws
Laws only apply to United States citizens
76
What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
Own a weapon
Practie a religion
Speak freely
Run for federal office
77
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women’s rights
Made the first American flag
Established a college for women
Founded the Red Cross
78
Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Progressive Party and Republian Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
79
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washingtion, DC
80
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The Municipal Court
The Superior Court
81
Who is the Current Governor for Arizona?
Tina Kotek
Katie Hobbs
Mike DeWine
Mike Dunleavy
82
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
25
100
435
83
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Spaniards
Italians
Canadians
84
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
Freedom to work and freedom of speech
Freedom to work and freedom to make laws
85
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
86
How is the number U.S. Representatives chosen for each states?
By state geographical size
By state political affiliation
By state location
By state population
87
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The federal Reserve
The military
Checks and balances
The Bill of Rights
88
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Marshall
John Rutledge
John Jay
John Roberts
89
What is the political party of the current President?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Conservative Party
90
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To make treaties
To establish police departments
To issue driver's licenses
To provide public education
91
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
5
11
92
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
93
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Articles of the Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Declaration of Independence
94
Who is the 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
95
In what month is the election day for the President?
June
August
January
November
96
Which of the following is a Native American tribe?
Kikuyu
Huli
Navajo
Maori
97
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
Hawaii
Alaska
Louisiana
98
How many years are there in one term of office for U.S. Senator?
6
8
2
4
99
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
Vote and run for office
Go to college and start a career
Read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
100
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Prescott
Tucson
