100 US Civics Test (2022) Questions with Correct Answers

100 US Civics Test (2022) Questions with Correct Answers What is the supreme law of the land? Ans- the Constitution What does the Constitution do? Ans- sets up the government - defines the government - protects basi ...

100 US Civics Test (2022) Questions with Correct Answers What is the supreme law of the land? Ans- the Constitution What does the Constitution do? Ans- sets up the government - defines the government - protects basic rights of Americans The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? Ans- We the People What is an amendment? Ans- a change (to the Constitution) - an addition (to the Constitution) What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Ans- the Bill of Rights What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Ans- speech - religion - assembly - press - petition the government How many amendment does the Constitution have? Ans- twenty-seven (27) What did the Declaration of Independence do? Ans- announced our independence (from Great Britain) - declared our independence (from Great Britain) - said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Ans- life - liberty - pursuit of happiness What is freedom of religion? Ans- You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. What is the economic system in the United States? Ans- capitalist economy - market economy What is the "rule of law"? Ans- Everyone must follow the law. - Leaders must obey the law. - Government must obey the law. - No one is above the law.Name one branch or part of the government. Ans- Congress - legislative - President - executive - the courts - judicial What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Ans- checks and balances - separation of powers Who is in the charge of the executive branch? Ans- the President Who makes federal laws? Ans- Congress - Senate and House (of Representatives) - (U.S. or national) legislature What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Ans- the Senate and House (of Representatives) How many U.S. Senators are there? Ans- one-hundred (100) We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Ans- six (6) Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Ans- Ronald Johnson - Tammy Baldwin The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Ans- four hundred thirty-five (435) We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Ans- two (2) Name your U.S. Representative. Ans- Paul Ryan (WI 1st District) - Mark Pocan (WI 2d District) - Ron Kind (WI 3rd District) - Gwen Moore (WI 4th District) - James Sensenbrenner (WI 5th District) - Glen Grothman (WI 6th District) - Sean Duffy (WI 7th District) - Reid Ribble (WI 8th District) Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Ans- all people of the state Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Ans- (because of) the state's population- (because) they have more people - (because) some states have more people We elect a President for how many years? Ans- four (4) In what month do we vote for President? Ans- November What is the name of the President of the United States now? Ans- Barack Obama - Obama What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Ans- Joseph R. Biden Jr. - Joe Biden - Biden If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?, Ans- the Vice President If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve who becomes President? Ans- the Speaker of the House Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Ans- the President Who signs bills to become laws? Ans- the President Who vetoes bills? Ans- the President What does the President's Cabinet do? Ans- advises the President What are two Cabinet-level positions? Ans- Secretary of Agriculture - Secretary of Commerce - Secretary of Defense - Secretary of Education - Secretary of Energy - Secretar of Health and Human Services - Secretary of Homeland Security - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Secretary of the Interior - Secretary of Labor - Secretary of State - Secretary of Transportation - Secretary of the Treasury - Secretary of Veterans Affair - Attorney General - Vice President What does the judicial branch do? Ans- reviews laws- explains laws - resolves disputes (disagreements) - decides if a law goes against the Constitution What is the highest court in the United States? Ans- the Supreme Court How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Ans- nine (9) Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? Ans- John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.) Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Ans- to print money - to declare war - to create an army - to make treaties Under our Constitution some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?, Ans- provide schooling and education - provide protection (police) - provide safety (fire departments) - give a driver's license - approve zoning and land use Who is the Governor of your state now? Ans- Scott Walker What is the capital of your state? Ans- Madison What are the two major political parties in the United States? Ans- Democratic and Republican What is the political party of the President now? Ans- Democratic party What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representative now? Ans- Paul Ryan There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them Ans- Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). - You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. - Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote). - A male citizen of any race (can vote). What is one responsibility that only for United States citizen? Ans- serve on a jury - vote in a federal election Name one right only for United States citizens Ans- vote in a federal election - run for federal officeWhat are two rights of everyone living in the United States Ans- freedom of expression - freedom of speech - freedom of assembly - freedom to petition the government - freedom of worship - the right to bear arms What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Ans- the United States - the flag What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? Ans- give up loyalty to other countries - defend the constitution and laws of the United States - obey the laws of the United States - serve in the U.S. military (if needed) - serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) - be loyal to the Unites States How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President? Ans- eighteen (18) and older What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Ans- vote - join a ploitical party - help with a campaign - join a civic group - join a community group - give an elected official your opinion on an issue - call Senators and Representatives - publicly support or oppose an issue or policy - run for office - write to a newspaper When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? Ans- April 15 When must all men register for the Selective service? Ans- at age eighteen (18) - between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) What is one reason colonist came to America? Ans- freedom - political liberty - religious freedom - economic opportunity - practice their religion - escape persecution Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Ans- American Indians- Native Americans What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Ans- Africans - people from Africa Why did the colonists fight the British? Ans- because of high taxes (taxation without representation) - because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) - because they didn't have self-g