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Civics Test Flashcards

1
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

A

American Indians

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2
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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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3
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

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led the U.S. during the Civil War

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4
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When is Independence Day celebrated?

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July 4

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5
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Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

A

George Washington

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6
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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

A

Arctic Ocean

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7
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

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fought for civil rights

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8
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Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

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Mississippi River

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9
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Why did the colonists fight the British?

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because of high taxes

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10
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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11
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Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

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They represent the 13 original colonies.

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12
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Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

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one star for each state

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13
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What is the name of the national anthem?

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“The Star-Spangled Banner”

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14
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Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?

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Labor Day and Veterans Day

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15
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What is one reason colonists came to America?

A

religious freedom

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16
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What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?

A

Civil War

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17
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Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?

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slavery

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18
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Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

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New York, NY

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19
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What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?

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April 15

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20
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?

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Japan, Germany, and Italy

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21
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Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?

A

Spanish-American War

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22
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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the President

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23
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What does the judicial branch do?

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decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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24
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Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their
democracy?

A

vote and run for office

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25
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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26
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Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

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Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina(The other ten)

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27
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

A

The Constitution was written.

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28
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When was the U.S. Constitution written?

A

1787

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29
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A

Louisiana

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30
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What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of
America?

A

to defend the U.S. Constitution

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31
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A

at age 18

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32
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States

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33
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

checks and balances

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34
Q

What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?

A

serve on a jury

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35
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Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?

A

freedom of speech and freedom of assembly

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36
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Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?

A

World War I

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37
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the U.S. Constitution

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38
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What does the Constitution do?

A

sets up and defines the government

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39
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What
are these words?

A

We the People

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40
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What is an amendment?

A

a change to the Constitution

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41
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

A

the Bill of Rights

42
Q

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

declared freedom from Great Britain

43
Q

Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of
Independence?

A

life and liberty

44
Q

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

27

45
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

46
Q

What is the “rule of law”?

A

Everyone must follow the law.

47
Q

What is one branch of the federal government?

A

judicial(exucutive legislative)

48
Q

Who makes federal laws?

A

the Congress

49
Q

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Vice President

50
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

51
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

52
Q

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President?

A

the Speaker of the House of Representatives

53
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is
one power of the federal government?

A

to make treaties

54
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

the President

55
Q

What is the capital of Arizona?

A

Phoenix

56
Q

What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?

A

run for federal office

57
Q

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

A

starting at 18 years of age and older

58
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of
the states?

A

provide public education

59
Q

Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?

A

Franklin Roosevelt

60
Q

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

A

communism

61
Q

Which movement tried to end racial discrimination?

A

civil rights movement

62
Q

What historical event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

A

Terrorists attacked the United States.

63
Q

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

A

Pacific Ocean

64
Q

Which of the following is a U.S. territory?

A

Guam

65
Q

Which U.S. state borders Canada?

A

Alaska

66
Q

Which U.S. state borders Mexico?

A

Texas

67
Q

What is the capital of the United States?

A

Washington, DC

68
Q

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

A

free speech

69
Q

What is freedom of religion?

A

People may or may not choose to practice a religion.

70
Q

What is the economic system in the United States?

A

capitalist or market economy

71
Q

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

A

the Senate and the House of Representatives

72
Q

How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

100

73
Q

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?

A

6

74
Q

The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

75
Q

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?

A

4

76
Q

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

all people in the Senator’s state

77
Q

How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

A

by state population

78
Q

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?

A

4

79
Q

In what month is the election day for President?

A

November

80
Q

What is the main duty of the President’s Cabinet?

A

advise the President

81
Q

Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury

82
Q

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

A

9

83
Q

Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic Party and Republican Party

84
Q

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the
following is true?

A

Only citizens 18 and older can vote.

85
Q

Who is the current President of the United States?

A

Donald Trump

86
Q

Who is the current governor of Arizona?

A

Doug Ducey

87
Q

Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

A

Mike Pence

88
Q

Who are the current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona?

A

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly

89
Q

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

A

John Roberts

90
Q

What is the political party of the current President?

A

Republican

91
Q

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?

A

Nancy Pelosi

92
Q

Who represents the Arizona 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Tom O’Halleran

93
Q

Who represents the Arizona 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Ann Kirkpatrick

94
Q

Who represents the Arizona 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Raúl Grijalva

95
Q

Who represents the Arizona 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Paul Gosar

96
Q

Who represents the Arizona 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Andy Biggs

97
Q

Who represents the Arizona 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

David Schweikert

98
Q

Who represents the Arizona 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Raúl Grijalva

99
Q

Who represents the Arizona 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Debbie Lesko

100
Q

Who represents the Arizona 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?

A

Greg Stanton

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