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FINAL 2023 of United States Government/ AZ Civics Test
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U.S Civics test needed for Arizona High School Students
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1
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Oregon
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Alaska
2
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to Southern Succession
called for an end to the Civil War
3
What is ONE branch of the federal government?
treasury
governor
military
judicial
4
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
36
50
10
5
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Jan Brewer
Janet Napolitano
Katie Hobbes
Rose Mofford
6
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
American Indians
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
7
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
the U.S. Attorney General
the Secretary of Defense
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the President
8
Which is the following is an American Indian tribe?
Kikuyu
Navajo
Huli
Maori
9
Which of the following is ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Colorado River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
10
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the Chief Justice
the Majority Leader
the Speaker of the House
the President
11
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
colonialism
communism
imperialism
sectionalism
12
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the colonists wanted a new king
because the British invaded France
because of high taxes
13
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each president.
One star for each constitutional amendment.
One star for each original colony.
One star for each state.
14
The idea of self-government is in the first THREE words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the Americans
We the United
We the People
We the Citizens
15
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Secretary of State
the President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Vice President
16
Who is ONE of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
17
Who was the first President of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
James Madison
George Washington
18
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
the United States Constitution
19
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
better health
religious freedom
education
elect a new king
20
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Valentines Day and Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day and Mothers Day
21
Which of the following is an U.S. territory?
Hawaii
Panama
Guam
Cuba
22
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
provide public education
issue passports
create an army
print money
23
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
4
8
2
6
24
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
25
What does the Constitution do?
draws boundaries of congressional disticts
determines if citizens are prosecuted
sets up and defines the government
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
26
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
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared an end of the war with Great Britain
declared equal rights for women
declared freedom for the slaves
28
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
JD Vance
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Al Gore
29
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
all people in the United States
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
all people in the Senate's state
30
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
The stock market crashed.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Columbia space shuttle exploded.
31
Which stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Federal Reserve
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the military
32
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which is true?
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
Only citizens 21 and older can vote.
Only citizens with jobs can vote.
Only citizens 18 and older can vote.
33
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
slavery
religious freedom
taxes
oil rights
34
Name ONE of the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona?
Kamala Harris
David Sweikert
Yasmin Ansari
Eli Crane
35
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the President and the Cabinet
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
the Senate and the House of Representatives
36
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
35 years or older
16 years or older
21 years or older
18 years or older
37
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
38
Who makes federal laws?
the Justice Department
the Supreme Court
the Attorney General
the Congress
39
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
380
519
435
265
40
What is ONE right or freedom from the first amendment?
free speech
to bear arms
jury trial
to vote
41
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
42
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
progressive movement
temperance movement
civil rights movements
women's suffrage movement
43
Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Sect. of Energy and Sect. of Motor Vehicles
Sect. of Education and Sect. of History
Sect. of Homeland Security and Sect. of the Treasury
Sect. of Human Affairs and Sect. of the Navy
44
What is the capital of Arizona?
Prescott
Phoenix
Flagstaff
Tucson
45
Who vetoes bills?
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President
the Majority Leader
46
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
11
9
5
7
47
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
6
8
2
48
Name ONE of the two current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona?
Mike Pence
Mark Kelly
Jeff Flake
Rueben Gallego
49
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Spaniards
Canadians
Italians
Africans
50
What is the economic system in the United States?
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
communist or collective economy
capitalist or market economy
51
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless the U.S.A.
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
52
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Municipal Court
the Supreme Court
the District Court
the Superior Court
53
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the Vice President
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
54
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Boston, MA
55
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
56
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
25
435
57
What does the Judicial Branch do?
provides legal advice to the President and his/her staff
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
58
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 16
men no longer have to register
at age 18
at birth
59
Who is the current Supreme Court Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
John Marshall
Roger B. Taney
Earl Warren
60
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
61
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Pence
Paul Ryan
Mike Johnson
Nancy Pelosi
62
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
63
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state population
by state location
by state geographical size
64
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900's?
World War I
the Mexican-American War
the Civil War
the Revolutionary War
65
Who is the current President of the United States?
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Joseph Biden
66
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power?
to establish police departments
to make treaties
to issue driver's licenses
to provide public education
67
When is Independence Day celebrated?
November 11
July 4
September 17
April 19
68
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Hawaii
Alaska
Florida
Louisiana
69
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
70
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
established a college for women
fought for women's rights
made the first American flag
founded the Red Cross
71
In what month is the election day for President?
November
January
August
June
72
What is the "rule of law"?
Laws only apply to United States citizens.
Government leaders are above the laws.
Everyone must follow the law.
Laws remain the same in every state.
73
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Spanish-American War
Korean War
Civil War
74
Which of the following includes TWO major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Progressive Party and Republican Party
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
75
How many years are there in one term office for a U.S. President?
4
2
6
8
76
What is ONE responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
attend private school
pay taxes
serve on a jury
obey the laws
77
What is ONE right that only applies to the United States citizens?
practice a religion
speak freely
run for federal office
own a weapon
78
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
advise the president
command the military
make laws
79
What is freedom of religion?
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
States may choose a religion for the people.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
80
Which of the following included TWO rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
bear arms and pay taxes
free speech and justice
vote and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
81
When is deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
December 31
June 30
September 15
82
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Washington, DC
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
New York, NY
83
Who was the President during both the Great Depression AND World War II?
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
84
What is the political party of the current President?
Green
Democrat
Republican
Independent
85
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
ran for President of the United States
established the Harvard Law School
became the first black U.S. Senator
86
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the U.S. Attorney General
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of State
87
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
88
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent 13 military heroes of the Revolution.
They represent the 13 original colonies.
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
They represent 13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress.
89
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
World War II
The Revolutionary War
The War of 1812
The Civil War
90
What was ONE important thing 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
91
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
92
What is ONE promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to get an education
to register to vote
to join a political party
to defend the U.S. Constitution
93
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1776
1787
1865
1812
94
What is an amendment?
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
a change to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
a preamble to the Constitution
95
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Alabama
96
Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
97
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Russia, China, and Japan
Japan, Germany, and France
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Russia, France, and Great Britian
98
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 Declaration of Independence
the state where you live
99
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.
100
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
