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AZ Civics Review 2022
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1
The North & South fought over slaves, state’s rights, and differing economies -- name this war
Civil War
American Independence
War of 1812
Spanish American War
2
This branch of government Judges the law, declares constitutionality, will use judicial review to test laws legality
Supreme Court
Congress
President
Senate
3
Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Federalists Papers
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
4
What territory doubled the size of the U.S.?
Manifest Destiny
Louisiana
Mexican Cession
Oregon
5
What is the economic system of the U.S?
Socialist Economy
All of the above
Capitalist Economy
Markist Economy
6
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Grant
7
How many states are there in the United States?*
435
100
50
13
8
How many amendments does the constitution have?
25
27
12
10
9
13 stripes represents ....
13 years of Bad LUCK
the Original 13 Colonies
the 13 bill of rights
13 amendments
10
What month do U.S. citizens file their income taxes?
March
May
April
June
11
Which were three of the original 13 colonies?*
C. Virginia, Georgia, Florida
A. Massachusetts, California, Florida
New York, New Jersey, Maine
New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia
12
What month does the U.S,. hold the election for the President?
December
November
October
January
13
In what month do we vote for President?
October
December
January
November
14
Which one of these states borders Canada?
Virginia
Maine
Kansas
South Dakota
15
Who is the Governor of AZ?
Krysten Sinema
Martha McSally
Katie Hobbs
Mike Pence
16
What amendment outlawed the Poll Tax?
15th
19th
1-10
24th
17
What group of people was sold as slaves and taken to America?*
C. Italian
B. Mexicans
D. Africans
A. Australians
18
What does the President’s Cabinet do?*
C. They make laws.
A. They advise the President.
Nothing
B. They tell the President what he must do.
19
According to the Constitution, who can create an army?
Congress
neither
both
state governments
20
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The French Revolution
Cold War
Spanish-American War
The American Revolution
21
Who was the president during economic chaos of the Great Depression?
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Abraham Lincoln
22
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?*
Veto Federal Laws
Provide Education
Make Treaties
Print Money
23
Who is the chief executive of a state?*
President
B. The Senator
None of these
C. The Governor
24
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
None of these are correct
obey the laws of the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
25
What are two rights of all American citizens?*
A. right to vote, right to a job
right to vote, right to a job
right to bear arms, right to free speech
right to succeed, right to pursue happiness
26
What is the Largest River in the U.S.?
Ohio
Rio Grande
Missouri
Mississippi
27
What is one of the longest rivers in the U.S?
tiger river
Missouri river
amazon river
east river
28
Which of the following is the branch of government that makes laws?
judicial
treasury
legislative
executive
29
The U.S. fought war with England over high taxes, representation, & individual liberties
American war of Independence
WW I
Spanish-American
Civil War
30
Who is the Supreme Court Justice?
Mike Pence
Martha McSally
Doug Ducey
John Roberts
31
What are the two major political parties in the United States, now?*
B. Republican and Libertarian
A. Green and Republican
none of these
C. Democratic and Republican
32
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
A. Slavery
C. religious freedom
B. abortion
D. taxation without representation
33
What was signed July 4, 1776?
Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Declaration of Rights
the Magna Carta
34
What is the political party of the President now?*
B. Communist
A. Democratic
D. Libertarian
C. Republican
35
Who is the current speaker of the house?
Paul Ryan
Mike Pence
Hillary Clinton
Kevin McCarthy
36
This war was Fought with England over impressment of sailors
Declaration of Independence
War of 1812
Civil War
WW I
37
Who is Governor of Arizona?
Martha McSally
Krysten Sinema
Mike Pence
Katie Hobbs
38
Name the 2 Senators from Arizona.
Donald Trump
Kyrsten Sinema
Mark Kelly
Doug Ducey
39
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
WW I
None of these
Cold War
WW II
40
Who was President for most of WWII
Harry Truman
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
41
No one is above, everyone follows the law even Leaders this is.......
Bill of Rights
The President
Amendments
"Rule of the Law"
42
Who Impeaches president, 100 members, 2 from each state, elected for 6 years
Senate
House
Supreme Court
President
43
The judicial branch does all of the following EXCEPT,
explains/clarifies laws
reviews laws
resolves disputes
enforces laws
44
This Branch of Government Has 2 branches (House/Senate)
White House
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
45
What are two Cabinet-level positions for the President*
Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce
All of these
Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education
Attorney General, Vice President
46
During the Cold war, what was the main concern of the U.S?
Fear of immigrants
Corrupt leadership
WW3
Communism
47
To end Racial Discrimination & fight for equality was led by whom?
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Martian Luther King, Jr.
FDR
48
What is the capital of AZ?
A. Tucson
C. Phoenix
B. Flagstaff
D. Prescott
49
Who is a Arizona State Senator?
Kyrsten Sinema
Nancy Pelosi
David Schweikert
Andy Biggs
50
Who is the father of our country?
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
51
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
developed the Cottin Gin
led the United States during the War of 1812
A. led the U.S. during the Civil War & freed slaves in rebellious states
led the United States during the Am. Rev.
52
How many years does a President serve?
8
4
2
10
53
What is the capital of the United States?
Nashville
New York
Washington D.C.
Washington
54
At what age must men register for the selective services?
18
25
17
21
55
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
Staten Island, NY
Hoboken, NJ
Washington, D.C.
Liberty Island, NY
56
This war was Fought over communism, free world vs. total control
Korean War
WW II
Cold War
Vietnam War
57
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
President Pro tempore
Vice-president
58
Which are two national U.S. holidays?
New Year’s Day, Groundhog Day
Labor Day, Lady Gaga Day
MLK & Cesar Chavez Day
Thanksgiving, Christmas
59
What date is associated with the Trade Center being rammed by planes, hijacked by terrorists
7-4-1776
6/6/1945
12/25/2001
9/11/2001
60
A U.S representative serves for a ___ year term
8
4
6
2
61
The U.S. acquired much of the Southwest, AZ, CA, N.M., & TX border Mexico from this War
American Civil War
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
62
What is Rule of Law?
citizens can pick and choose the laws
the president is above the law
no one is above the law
only some leaders have to follow the laws
63
Which ocean is on the East Coast?
Atlantic
Indian
Southern
Pacific
64
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam (protectorates), & Cuba as a result from this war?
Spanish-American War
Civil War
War of 1812
American Indpendence
65
According to the Constitution, who can print money?
Neither
Congress
both
state governments
66
What Body of Water is West of the United States?
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of California
67
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution
the Preamble to the Constitution
the rights in the Declaration of Independence
an introduction
68
To Vote, serve in military, serve on jury, and register to selective service ...
18 years of age & older can do this
What you do when you turn 16
Participating in Democracy
is the responsibility of a citizen
69
All are the following of duties of the President except,
declaring war
commander of the US armed forces
vetoing bills
signing bills into law
70
Speaker of the House, 3
rd
in line of Presidency is who?
Mike Pence
Kevin McCarthy
Doug Ducey
Donald Trump
71
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
8
12
11
72
What is the supreme law of the land
the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
the President
the Supreme Court
73
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?*
The Magna Carta was signed.
A. The Constitution was written.
The Constitution was ratified.
C. The Declaration of Independence was written.
74
Who vetoes bills?*
Congress
The President
Supreme Court
A. The Vice President
75
We select a U.S senator for how many years?
6
8
2
4
76
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?*
B. Native American Indians
D. Chinese
C. Vikings
A. French
77
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Virginia Plan
judicial review
separation of powers
checks and balances
78
What Ocean or body of Water is East of the U.S.?
Pacific
Gulf of California
Atlantic
Great Lakes
79
They have 435 Members elected every 2 years
President
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
80
When was the constitution written?
1771
1787
1783
1776
81
When a male turns 18 he has to
Go to a community college
register for the Draft
apply for a drivers license
Be elected
82
Who is one of AZ senators?
Doug Doucey
John McCain
Mark Kelly
Joe Biden
83
What is one reason colonists came to America?*
B. education
D. religious freedom
A. libraries
C. health care
84
Name the war that the U.S. the AXIS POWERS Japan Italy Germany, & U.S. used Atomic Bombs
WW I
WW II
Cold War
Persian Gulf War
85
Which of the following is
NOT
promised in the 1st amendment?
the right to bear arms
the right to peaceably protest
the freedom of religion
the freedom of speech
86
Who was President during the first world war?
Harry truman
Woodrow Wilson
FDR
Dwight D. Eisenhower
87
What are you doing when one holds the Flag and puts right hand on heart, takes off hat (men)
Pledging to be quiet
Praying
Pledge of Alliance
Swearing Oath to America
88
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Star Spangled banner
Oh beautiful
pledge of allegiance
home of the brave
89
What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Representatives and Supreme court
Senate and Congress
legislative & House
90
l Vote at age 18, run for office who can do this?
U.S. citizen
Citizens of NAACP
Citizens of WHO
Citizens of NATO
91
Which of the following does
NOT
describe George Washington?
first President of U.S.
father of the Constitution
Commander of the Continental army
father of our country
92
What is the last day you can turn in federal income tax forms?
May 25
April 15
April 10
February 3
93
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
1st
14th
17th
94
Vote, run for office, join a campaign, write to newspaper means to
participate by the 21st Amendment
Participate in Democracy
Participate in City Governments only
Participate in elections
95
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they?
We the People
Life,Liberty and happiness
Rule of law
Life,Liberty and property
96
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Franklin
Madison
Jefferson
Washington
97
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
A. Discovered gravity.
B. Invented the Cotton Gin
First Postmaster General of the United States
C. Third President of the United States
98
What is the Purpose of the Constitution?
Defines, sets up, government protects basic rights
Sets for advocating Socialism
Both
Neither
99
Which of the following are 2 rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
life and the pursuit of happiness
liberty and justice
liberty and property
life and death
100
Who of the following was
NOT
a President of the United States?
Hamilton
Jefferson
Adams
Washington
