ESL 90 - Citizenship » Summer 2022 » Civics Quiz 2

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Question #1
What is the supreme law of the land?
A.   The Emancipation Proclamation
B.   Deceleration of Independence
C.   The Constitution
D.   The Bill of Rights
Question #2
What does the Constitution do?
A.   Sets up the government
B.   reviews laws
C.   explains laws
D.   makes laws
Question #3
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
A.   give a driver’s license
B.   provide schooling and education
C.   provide safety (fire departments)
D.   to print money
Question #4
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
A.   to declare war
B.   to make treaties
C.   give a driver’s license
D.   to create an army
Question #5
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A.   November 18
B.   November 15
C.   April 18
D.   April 15
Question #6
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A.   Abraham Lincoln
B.   Benjamin Franklin
C.   Thomas Jefferson
D.   George Washington
Question #7
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
A.   Abraham Lincoln
B.   James Madison
C.   Thomas Jefferson
D.   George Washington
Question #8
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
A.   16
B.   21
C.   17
D.   18
Question #9
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A.   July 4, 1767
B.   July 4, 1876
C.   July 4, 1776
D.   July 4, 1787
Question #10
When was the Constitution written?
A.   1786
B.   1778
C.   1787
D.   1776
Question #11
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
A.   fought for civil rights
B.   Emancipation Proclamation
C.   U.S. diplomat
D.   Deceleration of Independence
Question #12
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A.   press and liberty
B.   life and liberty
C.   life and vote
D.   religion and speech
Question #13
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A.   liberty
B.   we the people
C.   speech
D.   vote
Question #14
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A.   15
B.   10
C.   27
D.   13
Question #15
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A.   everyone must follow the law
B.   Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
C.   said that the United States is free
D.   freed the slaves
Question #16
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
A.   Senator
B.   the Speaker of the House
C.   Secretary of State
D.   Chief Justice
Question #17
What does the judicial branch do?
A.   reviews laws
B.   makes laws
C.   sets up the government
D.   writes the Constitution
Question #18
What is the capital of California?
A.   New York
B.   Los Angeles
C.   Sacramento
D.   Washington D.C.
Question #19
Who signs bills to become laws?
A.   the Vice President
B.   the Senate and House (of Representatives)
C.   Congress
D.   the President
Question #20
What is freedom of religion?
A.   You can not practice any religion, or practice a religion.
B.   You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
C.   You can practice any religion, or practice a religion.
D.   You can not practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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