US Civics Test: Test Your Knowledge

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Share the following link with students. Test your Knowledge with this Interactive

For each question has 4 choices. Students can take the test many times. The questions are often in a different order.

1. What is the economic system in the United States?
2.  If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
3. What is the political party of the President now?
4. Name one state that borders Mexico. (A map is show after and answer is selected showing all four states.)
5. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
6. Who did the United States fight in World War II? Japan, Germany, and Italy Picture: Caption: Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945. General Douglas MacArthur signs as Supreme Allied Commander during formal surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Courtesy of the National Archives. Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945. General Douglas MacArthur signs as Supreme Allied Commander during formal surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Courtesy of the National Archives. Explanation The United States fought Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II. The United States entered World War II because Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Japan was an ally of Germany and Italy. Together they formed the “Axis powers.” The United States and its allies won the war in 1945 against Germany, Italy, and Japan.
7. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
8. . What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
9. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
10. Name two national U.S. holidays.
11. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
12. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
13. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
14. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
15. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
16. What is an amendment?
17. In what month do we vote for President?
18. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
19. Why did the colonists fight the British?
20. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Students can view the questions and results after the test is completed.