Civics

Question 1

In the United States, you have to be a citizen in order to

Answer 1

vote in a presidential election

Question 2

Many towns have parades on Memorial Day. Why do they have these parades?

Answer 2

To remember people who have died fighting for our country

Question 3

Treating people unfairly because of their sex, race, or religion is called

Answer 3

discrimination

Question 4

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

Answer 4

Democrats and Republicans

Question 5

What is one of the basic purposes of government in the United States?

Answer 5

To protect the rights of individuals

Question 6

If you saw a man spraying paint on City Hall, it would be your civic duty to

Answer 6

tell an adult

Question 7

Which of the following does the United States Constitution do?

Answer 7

It gives a plan for how our government is set up.

Question 8

Question refers to the paragraph below, which is a summary of the introduction to the Declaration of Independence.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal; that they are given certain rights that cannot be taken away; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to protect these rights, governments are created that get their powers from the consent of the governed . . . .

Which of the following ideas is in the summary of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 8

People in the United States should have some control over the government.

Question 9

Which of the following kinds of organizations would most likely be involved in protecting peoples’ right to have a safe workplace?

Answer 9

A labor union

Question 10

Usually United States citizens elect a President by

Answer 10

secret ballot on election day

Question 11

In general, which of these people have a “term of office”?

Answer 11

Elected officials

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a person using power without having the right to?

Answer 12

A larger child pushing a smaller child

Question 13

All of the following are part of the job of the President of the United States EXCEPT

A. vetoing bills passed by Congress
B. commanding the armed forces
C. sentencing criminals to jail
D. appointing Supreme Court judges

Answer 13

sentencing criminals to jail

Question 14

There are 26 children in Ms. Weaver’s fourth-grade class. They need to decide what song to sing at their spring show. Ms. Weaver says that the majority should decide. This means that

A. all the children need to agree on one song
B. more than half the children need to agree on one song
C. Ms. Weaver will tell the children which song to pick
D. the oldest student in the class will decide on the song

Answer 14

more than half the children need to agree on one song

Question 15

Rules should be fair to everyone. Which rule is unfair to a particular group in a school?

A. Only boys can sign up to play soccer.

B. Only 30 minutes will be allowed for lunch.

C. Students are expected to clean up after themselves.

D. Homework is due on Friday.

Answer 15

Only boys can sign up to play soccer.

Question 16

The money to run the government comes mostly from

Answer 16

taxes

Question 17

The League of Women Voters is an organization that collects and gives information to the public about elections and candidates in the United States. The League is NOT part of the United States government, and it does not represent any political party.

What is one reason why it is important that the League of Women Voters does not represent any political party?

A. The League can give people information that does not favor any particular candidate in an election.

B. The League can make sure that people like every candidate in an election.

C. Nongovernmental organizations are not allowed to support any political party in an election.

D. The people who belong to nongovernmental organizations usually cannot agree on which candidates to support in elections.

Answer 17

The League can give people information that does not favor any particular candidate in an election.

Question 18

Who is currently the President of the United States?

Answer 18

Joseph Biden

Question 19

Which political party does the current President belong to?

Answer 19

Democratic

Question 20

A fourth-grade class was given the opportunity to prepare its own lunch. Which would be the most democratic way for the class to decide on the menu for lunch?

A. The teacher could decide which foods to serve.

B. The students could make a list of their favorite foods and vote on what to serve.

C. The students with the best grades could choose which foods to serve.

D. The teacher could make a list of his or her favorite foods and let the class vote on what to serve.

Answer 20

The students could make a list of their favorite foods and vote on what to serve.

Question 21

Which of the following is true about laws in the United States?

A. Laws must be applied to everyone equally.

B. Judges can make laws.

C. Large states make more laws than small states.

D. It takes two years for a law to go into effect.

Answer 21

Laws must be applied to everyone equally.

Question 22

What is the President’s role in making laws?

Answer 22

The President can sign congressional bills into law.

Question 23

What is an important reason why some people in the United States might want to have taxes raised?

Answer 23

To help pay for education

Question 24

What is an important reason why many people in the United States might want to lower taxes?

Answer 24

To help families save more money