ESL 90 - Citizenship » Fall 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 Bill of Rights
D.   The Constitution
Question #2
What does the Constitution do?
A.   Sets up the government
B.   reviews laws
C.   makes laws
D.   explains laws
Question #3
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
A.   to print money
B.   provide schooling and education
C.   give a driver’s license
D.   provide safety (fire departments)
Question #4
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
A.   give a driver’s license
B.   to declare war
C.   to make treaties
D.   to create an army
Question #5
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A.   November 18
B.   April 15
C.   April 18
D.   November 15
Question #6
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A.   Abraham Lincoln
B.   Thomas Jefferson
C.   Benjamin Franklin
D.   George Washington
Question #7
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
A.   Thomas Jefferson
B.   George Washington
C.   James Madison
D.   Abraham Lincoln
Question #8
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
A.   17
B.   21
C.   16
D.   18
Question #9
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A.   July 4, 1767
B.   July 4, 1776
C.   July 4, 1787
D.   July 4, 1876
Question #10
When was the Constitution written?
A.   1787
B.   1778
C.   1776
D.   1786
Question #11
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
A.   U.S. diplomat
B.   Deceleration of Independence
C.   Emancipation Proclamation
D.   fought for civil rights
Question #12
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A.   press and liberty
B.   life and vote
C.   religion and speech
D.   life and liberty
Question #13
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A.   we the people
B.   vote
C.   liberty
D.   speech
Question #14
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A.   13
B.   15
C.   27
D.   10
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.   Secretary of State
B.   the Speaker of the House
C.   Senator
D.   Chief Justice
Question #17
What does the judicial branch do?
A.   makes laws
B.   reviews laws
C.   writes the Constitution
D.   sets up the government
Question #18
What is the capital of California?
A.   New York
B.   Sacramento
C.   Washington D.C.
D.   Los Angeles
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 not practice a religion.
B.   You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
C.   You can not practice any religion, or practice a religion.
D.   You can practice any religion, or practice a religion.

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