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Arizona High School Civics Test
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1
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
James Madison
2
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 for each president
3
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
4
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Italians
Spaniards
5
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Hawaii
Alaska
Florida
Lousiana
6
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York ,NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington , DC
Boston, MA
7
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Federal Reserve
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the military
8
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Declaration of Independence
The state where you live
The president of the United States of America
The United States of American
9
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the Unites States?
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
Ohio River
10
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Majority Leader
11
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
World War I
Mexican- American War
Civil War
12
When was the U.S Constitution written?
1812
1865
1787
1776
13
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
called for an end to Southern Secession
14
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S Constitution
15
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom for the slaves
declared equal rights for women
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
declared freedom from Great Britain
16
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
Chinese
American Indians
Pacific Islanders
17
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Tucson
Prescott
18
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
fourth president of the United States
decorated war general
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
19
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
men no longer have to register
at birth
at age 16
at age 18
20
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Became the first black U.S Senator
Ran for President of the United States
Established the Harvard Law School
Fought for civil rights
21
What does the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
13 signatures on the U.S Constitution
13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War
13 original colonies
13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress
22
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
go to college and start a career
vote and run for office
23
If both President and the Vice President can no longer server,who became President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The President Pro Tempore
The Secretary of State
The U.S Attorney General
24
Who vetoes bills?
The Precedent
The Speaker of the Houses of Representatives
The Precedent Pro Tempore
The Majority Leader
25
What are the three words of the Constitution that describes self-government?
We the People
We the United
We the Americans
We the Citizens
26
Who did the United States fight in World War ll?
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan,Germany, and Italy
Russia, China, and Japan
Japan,Germany, and France
27
What is the name of the national anthem ?
God Bless the U.S.A
The star-Spangled Banner
American the Beautiful
My country Tis of Thee
28
What is one power from the Constitution of the federal government?
To provide public education
To issue driver's licenses
To make treaties
To establish police departments
29
What is the "rule of laws"?
Laws only apply to Unites States citizens
Laws remain the same in every state
Government leaders are above the laws
Everyone must follow the laws
30
Before he was President, Eisenhower was general. What war was he in?
Civil War
World War ll
Korea War
Spanish-American War
31
Which of the following are national U.S holiday?
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
32
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Maori
Kikuyu
Huli
33
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom of speech an freedom of assembly
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
34
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was ratify
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Manga Carta was signed
35
Which of the following two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Bear arms and pay taxes
Life and Liberty
Vote and pursuit happiness
Free speech and Justice
36
If the President can no longer serve, who became President?
The Superior Court
The Vice President
The President
The Municipal Court
37
Who makes federal laws?
The Attorney General
The Congress
The Justice Department
The Supreme Court
38
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's right
Established a college for women
Made the first American flag
Founded the Red Cross
39
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
June 30
December 31
April 15
September 15
40
Who was the President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Rooselvet
Theodore Rooselvet
41
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
42
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Religious freedom
Taxes
Oil rights
43
What is one branch of the federal government?
Judicial
Governor
Treasury
Military
44
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
45
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Attorney General
46
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1770
47
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
36
50
27
48
What is highest court in the Unites States?
The Superior Court
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The Municipal Court
49
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to join a political party
to get an education
to register to vote
to defend the U.S Constitution
50
Under our Constitution , some powers belong to the states. what is one power of the President?
Print money
provide public education
Create an army
issue passport
51
What does the judicial branch do?
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
provides legal advice to the president and his staff
decides if a law goes against the constitution
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
52
Who signs bills to became laws?
The Secretary of State
The Vice President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
53
which of the following wars was fought by United States in the 1800 s?
Korean War
World War l
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
54
What is an amendment?
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
a preamble to the Constitution
a changes to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
55
Who is one right that only applies to Unites States citizens?
Own a weapon
Practice a religion
Speak freely
Run for federal office
56
What is one reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
Elect a new king
Education
Better health
57
Who was President during both Great Depression and World War ll?
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Harry Truman
58
How old do right citizens have to be vote President?
Starting at 16 years of age and older
Starting at 18 years of age and older
Starting at 35 years of age and older
Starting at 21 years of age and older
59
What was the name of the U.S . war between the North and the South ?
World War ll
Civil War
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
60
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted a new king
61
When is the Independence Day celebrated?
September 17
November 11
July 4
April 19
62
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S during the Civil War
led the U.S during the Mexican-American War
led the U.S during the War of 1812
led the U.S during the American Revolution
63
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of the Confederation
64
What is one responsibility that only applies to the United States citizens?
serve on a jury
pay taxes
attend private school
obey the laws
65
Who was the first President of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
James Madison
66
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maine, Ohio and West Virgina
Vermont, Florida and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina
67
What does the Constitution do?
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
determines if citizens are prosecuted to the full law
sets up and defines the governement
draws boundaries of congressional districts
