General Educational Development (GED) Civics Practice Exam

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• What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• Which document declared the colonies independent from British rule?
• What year did the United States gain independence?
• Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?
• What is one of the main duties of citizens in a democracy?
• When must all men register for the Selective Service?
• Who represents all the people of a U.S. state?
• What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
• Which of the following are two Cabinet-level positions?
• What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
• What territory did the U.S. purchase from France in 1803?
• What is one power of the federal government?
• For how long is a U.S. Senator elected?
• What is freedom of religion?
• Who signs bills to become laws?
• How old must citizens be to vote for President?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What are two rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
• Which is not a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?
• Which document announced the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
• Which responsibility is expected from U.S. citizens during elections?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• What protects the basic rights of Americans?
• What did Martin Luther King, Jr. advocate for?
• What is the capital of your state?
• Which of the following is a requirement to be elected as a U.S. Representative?
• Who is the current Secretary of State?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• What is one freedom guaranteed to people living in the United States?
• Which conflict was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
• What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion?
• What is one right U.S. citizens have that permanent residents do not?
• How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Who lived in America before Europeans arrived?
• What cause did Susan B. Anthony champion?
• Who is considered the "Father of Our Country"?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• Who is currently the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
• Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
• Who is known as the "Father of His Country"?
• Which is one branch of the U.S. government?
• Which document declares the independence of the United States?
• What does the Pledge of Allegiance express loyalty to?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Who is the current Governor of your state?
• What is one duty of the President of the United States?
• Which branch of government is responsible for reviewing laws to determine their constitutionality?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
• Which rights are protected by the First Amendment?
• Which amendment addresses the voting age in the United States?
• In what year was the Constitution written?
• Who is currently the Chief Justice of the United States?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• What was one reason colonists came to America?
• Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• For how many years is a U.S. President elected?
• Name one branch or part of the government.
• Who is considered the main author of the Constitution?
• Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
• What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• What war was President Eisenhower a general in?
• What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What is considered the supreme law of the land?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• When do we celebrate Independence Day?
• What is an amendment?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Name one territory of the United States.
• When is the last day to send in federal income tax forms?
• What does the Constitution do?
• What movement aimed to end racial discrimination?
• What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
• How many U.S. Senators are there?
• How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
• Which party has historically dominated the executive branch of U.S. government along with the legislature?
• Who did the United States fight during World War II?
• Who primarily influenced the ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
• What is the duty of the President?
• What did Susan B. Anthony do?
• What is one power of the states?
• Who is known as the Father of Our Country?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• What does the President's cabinet do?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• What is one right or freedom protected by the First Amendment?
• What is the role of the President in making laws?
• Which of these is one of the 13 original states?
• What is an important part of the Constitution?
• Who has the power to veto bills?
• Which entity has the power to impeach a President?
• Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
• What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
• Who is responsible for making federal laws?
• What system ensures that power is divided among different branches of government?
• What is an economic system in the United States?
• What are the first three words of the Constitution?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• Which of these individuals is a current U.S. Senator from your state?
• Which amendment to the Constitution established the process for presidential succession?
• Which part of the Congress is known for confirming Presidential appointments?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• Which of the following is a right for everyone living in the United States?
• How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch?
• What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
• What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Which significant action did Abraham Lincoln take during his presidency?
• Who is the Governor of your state now?
• What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
• What is one reason why the House of Representatives has a fixed number of members?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
• What is one power of the federal government?
• What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
• What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
• Name one right only for United States citizens.
• Who is one writer of the Federalist Papers?
• What is the name of the President of the United States as of October 2023?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Who has the authority to resolve disputes about laws?
• Which movement was Susan B. Anthony a key figure in?
• Why did the colonists fight the British?
• What was one major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?
• Which branch of government interprets laws?
• What was one reason colonists came to America?
• What movement sought to end racial discrimination in the U.S.?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• Name one U.S. territory.
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Which power is reserved for state governments?
• What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
• What system of government is defined as rule by the people?
• What is the role of the President in the law-making process?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
• What is one responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• What is meant by the rule of law?
• What is one promise a person makes when they become a U.S. citizen?
• Who is the commander in chief of the military?
• What is the main purpose of the executive branch?
• What is the significance of Independence Day?
• What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
• In which month do voters typically elect a President?
• Why do some states have more representatives than others?
• Which of the following is a right only for U.S. citizens?
• Which U.S. holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
• Name two national U.S. holidays.
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Which document announced America's independence from Britain?
• What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
• What is the primary function of the judicial branch?
• What is the role of Congress in the U.S. government?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?
• Who vetoes bills in the United States?
• Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
• What significant impact did the Civil War have on the U.S.?
• For how many years do we elect a U.S. Representative?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• Who is known as the father of our country?
• What is one way that citizens can participate in their democracy?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• Which principle is included in the Constitution regarding government power?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• What was a major consequence of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
• How can Congress override a presidential veto?
• What is the voting age for U.S. citizens as stated in the Constitution?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• Which of the following powers is specifically reserved for the President?
• What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
• When was the U.S. Constitution written?
• What does the Declaration of Independence do?
• Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the Constitution?
• Name one state that borders Mexico.
• What is one branch of the government?
• Who was the U.S. President during World War I?
• What was the primary issue that led to the Civil War?
• Which symbol represents the United States in the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• During which event did colonists seek freedom from British control?
• Which document declared the United States' independence from Britain?
• What is the primary function of Congress?
• What is the name of the legislative body that the Speaker leads?
• Which President’s administration dealt with the onset of the Great Depression?
• Name one state that borders Canada.
• What is the rule of law?
• What major event took place at the Constitutional Convention?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• Who is the current President of the United States?
• What is one responsibility of the President?
• Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
• At what age must citizens be to vote for President?
• During which conflict did the United States fight in the 1900s?
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• What is one freedom protected by the First Amendment?
• What year did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?
• What is the political party of the current President?
• What did the Civil Rights Movement aim to accomplish?
• What is one responsibility of the President?
• Who becomes President if the current President can no longer serve?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States as of October 2023?
• What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in a presidential election?
• During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
• How many U.S. Senators are there?
• Which of the following is a way Americans can participate in their democracy?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
• What do we celebrate on July 4th?
• What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What movement sought to end racial discrimination in the United States?
• Who signs bills to become laws?
• Who was President during the Great Depression?
• What is an amendment?
• Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
• What is the role of the U.S. Senate in relation to the President?
• What major event did the Civil War primarily address?