ESL 90 - Citizenship » Summer 2022 » Civics Quiz 1

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Question #1
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A.   because there are 50 states
B.   because of Columbus
C.   because there were 50 colonies
D.   because there were 13 original colonies
Question #2
What is the capital of the United States?
A.   Sacramento
B.   Washington
C.   Washington D.C.
D.   New York
Question #3
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
A.   Pacific
B.   Guam
C.   Mississippi
D.   Atlantic
Question #4
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A.   Pacific
B.   Atlantic
Question #5
Name one U.S. territory.
A.   Guam
B.   Missouri
C.   New York
D.   California
Question #6
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A.   Pacific
B.   Atlantic
Question #7
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A.   because it is red, white and blue
B.   because there are more people
C.   because there are 50 states
D.   because there were 13 original colonies
Question #8
Name one state that borders Mexico.
A.   Washington
B.   New York
C.   California
D.   Alaska
Question #9
Name one state that borders Canada.
A.   Texas
B.   Washington
C.   New Mexico
D.   Washington D.C.
Question #10
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A.   Puerto Rico
B.   New York
C.   Guam
D.   Washington D.C.
Question #11
Name ONE branch or part of the government.
A.   Pledge of Allegiance
B.   Executive
C.   Capital
D.   Territory
Question #12
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
A.   Judicial
B.   Supreme Court
C.   Checks and balances
D.   Legislative
Question #13
What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
A.   Schiff
B.   Pelosi
C.   Roberts
D.   Harris
Question #14
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
A.   6
B.   8
C.   4
D.   3
Question #15
We elect a U.S. repersentative for how many years?
A.   4
B.   8
C.   2
D.   6
Question #16
Who makes federal laws?
A.   Senate
B.   Judicial Branch
C.   Executive Branch
D.   Congress
Question #17
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A.   the President
B.   the Vice President
C.   Congress
D.   Judges
Question #18
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
A.   Courts and Senate
B.   House and Courts
C.   Senate and House
D.   President and Vice President
Question #19
How many U.S. Senators are there?
A.   50
B.   100
C.   435
D.   9
Question #20
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
A.   because they are important
B.   because they are big
C.   because they have more people
D.   because they have more Senators

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