Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
What is one right from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
How many civics questions are on the 2025 test?
20
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in federal elections / Serve on a jury
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
How many questions must you answer correctly to pass?
12
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old and older
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
On what date does the new test take effect?
October 20, 2025
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Defend the Constitution, obey laws, serve the U.S. when needed
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in Confederate states
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
How many total questions are in the study bank for the 2025 test?
128
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances / Separation of powers
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, run for office, contact elected officials, campaign, etc.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Presidents’ Day, etc.
What is one difference between the 2025 test and the 2008 test?
More questions in the bank (128 vs. 100), and officers will ask 20 instead of 10