FUSD Civics Practice Exam

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• Which of the following lists two national U.S. holidays?
• Which document contains a promise to defend the Constitution when becoming a citizen?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• The Senate is composed of how many members?
• Which of the following is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?
• What is the 'rule of law'?
• What is an amendment?
• Which trio includes three of the original colonies?
• Which statement is NOT an aim of the Preamble to the Constitution?
• Which clause is used to justify creating laws not explicitly listed in the Constitution?
• If the President cannot serve, the next in line to become President is the:
• Which founding figure was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention?
• What is the last date to submit federal income tax forms?
• Name one citizen responsibility.
• According to the amendments described, which group can vote?
• The flag's 13 stripes signify the 13 original colonies; which option best describes this fact?
• The capital of the United States is in which district of the U.S.?
• What is the function of a political party?
• What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
• What does due process mean for the accused?
• What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
• Which body approves treaties?
• Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the States?
• The national anthem of the United States is which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of the Constitution?
• What did Susan B. Anthony do?
• What Is The Role Of California'S Legislative Branches?
• How many House of Representatives members are there and how is representation determined?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• Which statement best describes federalism?
• Which U.S. figure is associated with leading the country during the Civil War?
• Which Amendment Expanded Voting Rights For African American Men?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Which best defines civic participation?
• If both the President and Vice President cannot serve, who is next in line to assume the presidency?
• What Is Due Process Of Law?
• In presidential elections, what is the basic function of the Electoral College?
• Which document is the supreme law of the land?
• How many U.S. Senators are there from each state, and how long is a Senate term?
• How many years does a U.S. Representative serve per term?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
• Which amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial?
• When was the U.S. Constitution written?
• Election Day for the President occurs in which month?
• The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Who is one of the writers?
• What was one important reason that led to the Civil War?
• Who is the Speaker of the House according to the material?
• What is the Bill of Rights and why was it added to the Constitution?
• How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
• Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe in the United States?
• Which city is best associated with the Statue of Liberty?
• The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
• The document that begins with We the People is which of the following?
• The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. The court is part of which branch of government?
• What are the first three words of the Constitution that express the idea of self-government?
• What is popular sovereignty and where is it reflected in the Constitution?
• For how many years is a President elected?
• Who vetoes bills?
• The Civil War was fought between which sides?
• Which document is known for guaranteeing rights such as speech and religion?
• What is the difference between enumerated and implied powers?
• What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
• How Is The Speaker Of The U.S. House Of Representatives Chosen?
• Who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
• Which rights are protected by the First Amendment?
• The Federalist Papers supported the passage of which document?
• Name a key California state symbol and its meaning.
• What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
• The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in which area?
• What is the political party of the President Now?
• During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
• Which statement best describes citizenship acquisition?
• In A System With A Legislative Veto, What Is Required To Override A Veto?
• The stars on the U.S. flag represent the states. What do the stars symbolize?
• What Is The Role Of The Supreme Court?
• The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803. From which country did the U.S. purchase it?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• What is an informal amendment to the Constitution?
• Which Amendment Lowered The Voting Age To 18?
• What is the capital of your State?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
• Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
• Which of the following is an example of a duty of citizenship?
• What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
• What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
• What are two parts of the U.S congress?
• What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
• What Is 'Due Process' In The Context Of Criminal Justice?
• Which branch interprets laws?
• Which pair of holidays are both national holidays?
• What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
• Name one right guaranteed by the First Amendment.
• Which declaration proclaims independence from Great Britain?
• The Statue of Liberty is located in which state?
• What does the First Amendment protect?
• How old must a person be to vote for president in the United States?
• How can a citizen influence government?
• What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
• What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?
• How many chambers does Congress have?
• Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
• The stripes on the U.S. flag symbolize the original colonies; which statement is accurate?
• What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
• Which Action Completes Passage Of A Bill In California After Both Houses Approve It?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• The ocean on the East Coast of the United States is the?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
• What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
• What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
• Describe federalism with an example.
• What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
• Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
• How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
• Which body is the main law-making body in the United States?
• Which branch has the power to impeach?
• What does the Fifth Amendment protect?
• Which concept states that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed?
• What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
• Who are in charge of the executive branch?
• What does the Fourth Amendment protect?
• What is one branch of the federal government?
• What is due process and where is it protected?
• What is freedom of religion?
• How does a bill become a law at the federal level?
• The primary reason the colonists fought the British was?
• What is one right of freedom from the First Amendment?
• What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
• The ocean on the West Coast of the United States is the?
• Which branch is responsible for interpreting whether a law conflicts with the Constitution?
• Which rights does the 14th Amendment protect?
• What does the judicial branch do?
• The Constitution protects basic rights of Americans. What does this mean?
• Who Signs Bills Into Law In California?
• Which of the following pairs correctly matches the governor and the capital of the state described?
• How many stars are on the United States flag?
• What is the main duty of the President's cabinet?
• When reciting the Pledge, to what country do we show loyalty?
• Which is a function of the Constitution?
• What are the two major political parties in the united States?
• Which state borders Mexico?
• What is the 'necessary and proper' clause also known as?
• Who is the President of the United States today?
• Which individual is associated with drafting the Declaration of Independence?
• What is the significance of the supremacy clause for state vs federal laws?
• Who holds the power to negotiate treaties?
• Which of the following are two common ways Americans participate in democracy?
• What idea about government is reflected in the statement that government derives its power from the people?
• What is the role of the Vice President?
• Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
• Which amendment requires warrants to be issued only with probable cause?
• What is the name of the speaker of the house representative now?
• Who led the United States during the Civil War?
• How many U.S senators are there?
• Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
• What is judicial review and which branch can exercise it?
• Who signs bills into law?
• The person who signs bills into law is known as?
• Who is the Governor of your State Now?
• Which document contains a promise to defend the Constitution when becoming a citizen?
• Which statement best describes the term length for U.S. Representatives?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
• Which of the following did the United States fight in World War II?
• The capital of the United States is located in which district?
• The Statue of Liberty is located in which city?
• What does the California state motto Eureka mean?
• Who Holds The Power To Veto Bills In California?
• The 13 stripes on the flag represent what?
• The Independence Day holiday occurs in which month?
• Which state borders Canada?
• Which Amendment Granted Voting Rights To Women?
• How Does A Bill Become Law In California?
• Why did the colonists fight the British?
• Which statement is true about rights of everyone in the United States?
• Before European contact, the United States was inhabited by which group?
• What is the core idea of the principle of popular sovereignty?
• Why do some states have more U.S. Representatives than others?
• The opening phrase 'We the People' emphasizes that government power comes from whom?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
• What is the role of electors in the Electoral College?
• Which of the following is a U.S. territory that appears in the material?
• Who was the first president of the United States?
• How does checks and balances prevent the abuse of power among the three branches?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• Which group is part of the legislative branch?
• Who makes federal Laws?
• The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during which conflict?
• What did the Declaration of Independence do?
• If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
• If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• What is the 'rule of law'?
• What Is A Veto And How Can It Be Overridden?
• Who is identified as the Commander in Chief in the material?
• We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
• Which body is primarily responsible for interpreting laws?
• Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
• Independence Day is celebrated on which date?
• In which month is Election Day for the President held?
• The phrase "Father of Our Country" refers to which leader?
• In World War II, the United States fought against which of the following?
• At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
• Which of the following is an example of civic participation?
• What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
• What is federalism?
• The Bill of Rights refers to which part of the Constitution?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• Which statement best distinguishes a duty from a responsibility of a citizen?
• Under our Constitution, some powers belong only to the Federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
• Which of the following includes two Cabinet level positions?
• What do we show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What Is The Primary Function Of Congress?
• The President's Cabinet primarily provides what to the president?
• There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
• Suffrage is the term for what?