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Idaho Civics Test Questions And Correct Answers
What is the supreme law of the land? - ANSWER The constitution What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? - ANSWER Freedom of Speech What is the economic system in the United States? - ANSWER Mixed economy withcapitalism and socialism
Who makes federal laws? - ANSWER The US Congress The US House of Representatives has how many voting members? - ANSWER 435 We elect a President for how many years? - ANSWER 4 years If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomesPresident? - ANSWER The Speaker of the House
What are two Cabinet-level positions? - ANSWER Secretary of Homeland Security andSecretary of the Treasury
Under the US constitution, some power belongs to the federal government. What is onepower of the Federal Government? - ANSWER To make treaties
What political party does the current US president represent? (2021) - ANSWERDemocrat
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? - ANSWER Freedom of
speech and freedom of worship If taxes need to be filed for any individuals in the US, when is the last day to mail infederal tax income forms each year? - ANSWER April 15
Why did the colonists fight the British in the American Revolution? - ANSWER Thecolonist were forced to pay for taxes without representation, took away self government and army in homes When was the Constitution written? - ANSWER 1787 Which territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? - ANSWER Louisiana What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? - ANSWER Freed slaves in most southernstates
Whom did the United States fight in World War II - ANSWER Japan, Germany, and Italy What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? - ANSWERTerrorist attack in New York City
Which of the following is a US territory - ANSWER Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa Why does the US flag have 13 stripes? - ANSWER They represent the original 13colonies
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? - ANSWER The Bill ofRights
What is freedom of religion? - ANSWER You can practice any religion, or not practice a
What role does the President's Cabinet have? ANSWER To advise the President What responsibility does the Judicial branch have? ANSWER To review laws based onthe Constitution and decisions for disputes
Which of the following is currently serving as the Chief of Justice of the US SupremeCourt? - ANSWER John G Roberts Jr
Under the US Constitution some powers belong to the states, what is one power of thestates? - ANSWER Provide schooling and education
What are the two major political parties in the United States? - ANSWER Republican andDemocratic
Which of the following is currently serving as the US speaker of the house? - ANSWERMike Johnson
Which right is given only to US citizens? - ANSWER Run for federal office To what do we pledge our loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? - ANSWER TheUnited States
At what ages must all men register for the Selective Service? - ANSWER Between theages of 18 & 26
Which of the following wrote the Declaration of Independence - ANSWER ThomasJefferson
The federalist papers supported the passage of the US constitution. Name one of thewriters - ANSWER James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's - ANSWER Civil War, War of1812, Spanish American War
What did Susan B Anthony do? - ANSWER Fought for women's rights Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? - ANSWERWorld War II
Of the following, which is a Native American Tribe in the United States? - ANSWERCherokee
Of the following states listed, which one boarders Canada? - ANSWER Idaho Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars? - ANSWER One for each state The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What arethese words? - ANSWER We the people
What did the Declaration of Independence do? - ANSWER Declared our independencefrom Great Britain
Name one branch of the government. - ANSWER Legislative, Executive, Judicial How many US senators are there? - ANSWER 100 What is the name of the US Representative who represents eastern Idaho - ANSWERMike Simpson
Who was the first US President? - ANSWER George Washington What is the name of the US war which was fought between the North and the South? -ANSWER The Civil War
What is one thing that Abraham Lincoln did? ANSWER He led the United States duringthe Civil War
Name one war fought in the 1900s ANSWER World War I What problem of the United States did the Cold War involve? ANSWER The spread ofcommunism
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. ANSWER The Mississippi A state that borders Mexico - ANSWER California What is the national anthem? - ANSWER The Star-Spangled Banner What is an amendment? - ANSWER an addition to the constitution What are two rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER Life andPursuit of happiness
What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful? - ANSWER Checksand Balances
When a US senator is elected, how long is his/ her term? - ANSWER Six years
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? - ANSWER all people of the state Who is the current US vice president? (2021) - ANSWER Kamala Harris Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER The President When fully staffed, how many justices are on the supreme court? - ANSWER Nine What is Idaho's state capital? - ANSWER Boise What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? - ANSWER Serve on ajury
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? - ANSWER 18 and older Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? - ANSWER American Indians There were 13 original states. Name three. - ANSWER Maryland, Virginia, and NorthCarolina
Who is the "Father of our country"? - ANSWER George Washington Name one problem that led to the Civil War? - ANSWER Slavery Who was the president during World War I? - ANSWER Woodrow Wilson Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II? - ANSWER
