Title: Civics Exam
Course: Civics Review & Exam

Q: What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Choose one:
- Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws.
- Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries.
- Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president.
- Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
A: Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.

Q: What is freedom of religion? Choose one:
- You can’t choose the time you practice your religion.
- You must choose a religion.
- You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
- No one can practice a religion.
A: You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

Q: Who is in charge of the executive branch? Choose one:
- The Speaker of the House.
- The Prime Minister.
- The President.
- The Chief Justice.
A: The President.

Q: Name one branch or part of the government. Choose one:
- State government.
- Legislative.
- Parliament.
- United Nations.
A: Legislative.

Q: What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Choose one:
- The Articles of Confederation.
- The inalienable rights.
- The Declaration of Independence.
- The Bill of Rights.
A: The Bill of Rights.

Q: Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one:
- Make treaties.
- Provide schooling and education.
- Create an army.
- Coin or print money.
A: Provide schooling and education.

Q: Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:
- The President.
- The Vice-President.
- The Secretary of Defense.
- The Attorney General.
A: The President.

Q: What is one reason colonists came to America? Choose one:
- For the experience traveling across the ocean.
- Freedom.
- To join a civic group.
- None of these answers.
A: Freedom.

Q: Who is the “Father of Our Country”? Choose one:
- George Washington.
- Thomas Jefferson.
- Abraham Lincoln.
- Patrick Henry.
A: George Washington.

Q: What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Choose one:
- English
- Africans
- Canadians
- Dutch
A: Africans

Q: We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Choose one:
- Ten (10).
- Four (4).
- Two (2).
- Six (6).
A: Six (6).

Q: What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:
- The President.
- Checks and balances.
- The people.
- Freedom of speech.
A: Checks and balances.

Q: We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:
- Eight (8).
- Two (2).
- Four (4).
- Ten (10).
A: Four (4).

Q: The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? Choose one:
- We the People
- Congress shall make.
- We the British.
- We the Colonists.
A: We the People

Q: Who makes federal laws? Choose one:
- Congress.
- The states
- The President.
- The Supreme Court.
A: Congress.

Q: What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? Choose one:
- Became a U.S. Senator.
- Fought for civil rights.
- Fought for women’s suffrage.
- Ran for President of the United States.
A: Fought for civil rights.

Q: What is the “rule of law”? Choose one:
- Everyone but the President must follow the law.
- Government does not have to follow the law.
- All laws must be the same in every state.
- Everyone must follow the law.
A: Everyone must follow the law.

Q: What does the Constitution do? Choose one:
- Defines the government.
- Sets up the government.
- Protects basic rights of Americans.
- All of these answers.
A: All of these answers.

Q: Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Choose one:
- American Indians.
- Floridians.
- No one.
- Canadians.
A: American Indians.

Q: What did Susan B. Anthony do? Choose one:
- Made the first flag of the United States.
- Founded the Red Cross.
- Was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.
- Fought for women’s rights.
A: Fought for women’s rights.

Q: What are the two major political parties in the United States today? Choose one:
- Reform and Green.
- American and Bull-Moose.
- Democratic-Republican and Whig.
- Democratic and Republican.
A: Democratic and Republican.

Q: Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Choose one:
- To provide police departments.
- To issue driver’s licenses.
- To make treaties.
- To provide schooling.
A: To make treaties.

Q: Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one:
- All people of the state in which (s)he was elected
- All people of the state who belong to the Senator’s political party.
- The state legislatures
- Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator.
A: All people of the state in which (s)he was elected

Q: How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? Choose one:
- Thirty-five (35) or older.
- Sixteen (16) or older.
- Twenty-one (21) or older.
- Eighteen (18) or older.
A: Eighteen (18) or older.

Q: What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Choose one:
- The Declaration of Independence was written.
- The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
- The Constitution was written.
- The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
A: The Constitution was written.

Q: What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? Choose one:
- Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention.
- Inventor of the airplane.
- Third President of the United States.
- U.S. diplomat.
A: U.S. diplomat.

Q: What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Choose one:
- The accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant occurred.
- Hurricane Andrew struck the United States.
- Terrorists attacked the United States.
- The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
A: Terrorists attacked the United States.

Q: What does the judicial branch do? Choose one:
- Decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
- Reviews laws.
- Resolves disputes.
- All of the answers listed.
A: All of the answers listed.

Q: What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Choose one:
- The United States.
- The President.
- Congress.
- The state where you live.
A: The United States.

Q: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
- Abraham Lincoln.
- James Madison.
- George Washington.
- Thomas Jefferson.
A: Thomas Jefferson.

Q: What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Choose one:
- Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives.
- Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group.
- Vote and join a civic group.
- All of these answers.
A: All of these answers.

Q: There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Choose one:
- Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote.
- Citizens by birth only can vote.
- Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
- Only citizens with a job can vote.
A: Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.

Q: Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- The Vice President.
- The Secretary of State.
- The President.
A: The President.

Q: The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:
- Four hundred forty-one (441).
- Four hundred thirty-five (435).
- Two hundred (200).
- One hundred (100).
A: Four hundred thirty-five (435).

Q: Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:
- Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives.
- Because of the state's population.
- Because of the geographical size of the state.
- Because of the state's location.
A: Because of the state's population.

Q: What is an amendment? Choose one:
- An addition (to the Constitution).
- The Preamble to the Constitution.
- An introduction
- The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
A: An addition (to the Constitution).

Q: What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? Choose one:
- Pay taxes.
- Obey the law.
- Be respectful of others.
- Serve on a jury.
A: Serve on a jury.

Q: Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Choose one:
- Because the stripes represent the original colonies.
- Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
- Because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on the flag.
- Because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress.
A: Because the stripes represent the original colonies.

Q: What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:
- Communist economy.
- Capitalist economy.
- Socialist economy.
- None of these answers.
A: Capitalist economy.

Q: When do we celebrate Independence Day? Choose one:
- January 1.
- July 4.
- June 30.
- March 4.
A: July 4.

Q: Name one right belonging only to United States citizens. Choose one:
- Freedom of religion.
- Run for federal office.
- Attend public school.
- Freedom of speech.
A: Run for federal office.

Q: What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:
- The House of Representatives and the courts.
- The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
- The Senate and House of Representatives.
- The Senate and the courts.
A: The Senate and House of Representatives.

Q: What is the supreme law of the land? Choose one:
- The Articles of Confederation.
- The Constitution.
- The Emancipation Proclamation.
- The Declaration of Independence.
A: The Constitution.

Q: We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Choose one:
- Six (6).
- Two (2).
- Four (4).
- Eight (8).
A: Two (2).

Q: What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
- Life and death.
- Life and pursuit of happiness.
- Liberty and justice.
- Life and the right to own a home.
A: Life and pursuit of happiness.

Q: What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:
- Declared our independence from Great Britain.
- Declared our independence from France.
- Gave women the right to vote.
- Freed the slaves.
A: Declared our independence from Great Britain.

Q: What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:
- Trial by jury.
- To vote.
- To bear arms.
- Speech.
A: Speech.

Q: How many U.S. senators are there?
- Fifty-two (52).
- Four hundred thirty-five (435).
- One hundred (100).
- Fifty (50).
A: One hundred (100).

Q: What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:
- Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
- Ended World War I.
- Gave women the right to vote.
- Freed slaves in most Southern states.
A: Freed slaves in most Southern states.

Q: Who was the first President? Choose one:
- George Washington.
- John Adams.
- Thomas Jefferson.
- Abraham Lincoln.
A: George Washington.