Question 1

What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Declared our independence from Great Britain.
B)  Declared our independence from France.
C)  Gave women the right to vote.
D)  Freed the slaves. A

Question 2

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives.
B)  Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group.
C)  Vote and join a civic group.
D)  All of these answers. D

Question 3

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives.
B)  Because of the state's population.
C)  Because of the geographical size of the state.
D)  Because of the state's location. B

Question 4

What are two Cabinet-level positions? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State
B)  Governor of New York and Governor of California
C)  First Lady and White House Spokesperson
D)  President of the Senate and Speaker of the House

Question 5

How many amendments does the Constitution have? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  19
B)  18
C)  25
D)  27

Question 6

Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
B)  The Vice President.
C)  The Secretary of State.
D)  The President.

Question 7

How many U.S. senators are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifty-two (52) .
B)  Four hundred thirty-five (435) .
C)  One hundred (100) .
D)  Fifty (50) .

Question 8

What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trial by jury.
B)  To vote.
C)  To bear arms.
D)  Speech.

Question 9

What does the judicial branch do? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
B)  Reviews laws.
C)  Resolves disputes.
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
B)  Ended World War I.
C)  Gave women the right to vote.
D)  Freed slaves in most Southern states.

Question 11

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Life and death.
B)  Life and pursuit of happiness.
C)  Liberty and justice.
D)  Life and the right to own a home.

Question 12

What is an amendment? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  An addition (to the Constitution) .
B)  The Preamble to the Constitution.
C)  An introduction.
D)  The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.

Question 13

What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communist economy.
B)  Capitalist economy.
C)  Socialist economy.
D)  None of these answers.

Question 14

What is the capital of the United States? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  St. Louis, MO
B)  Olympia, WA
C)  New York, NY
D)  Washington, DC

Question 15

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Six (6) .
B)  Two (2) .
C)  Four (4) .
D)  Eight (8) .

Question 16

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  The House of Representatives and the courts.
B)  The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
C)  The Senate and House of Representatives.
D)  The Senate and the courts.

Question 17

The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Four hundred forty-one (441) .
B)  Four hundred thirty-five (435) .
C)  Two hundred (200) .
D)  One hundred (100) .

Question 18

How many U. S. Representatives does Utah have?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  4
C)  5
D)  6

Question 19

How many US senators does Utah have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4

Question 20

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Choose one:

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizens seventeen (17)  and older can vote.
B)  Citizens by birth only can vote.
C)  Citizens eighteen (18)  and older can vote.
D)  Only citizens with a job can vote.

Exam 2: US Citizenship and Government Knowledge