ESL 90 - Citizenship » Summer 2022 » Civics Quiz 1

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

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