ESL 90 - Citizenship » Fall 2022 » Civics Quiz 1

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

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