Over 65 Civics Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendement?
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
2
Q
What is the economic system in the United States?
A
- capitalist economy
- market economy
3
Q
Name one branch or part of government
A
- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
4
Q
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
A
- the Senate and House
5
Q
Who is is one of your state’s US senators
A
- Mark Warner
- Tim Kaine
6
Q
In what month do we vote for President?
A
- November
7
Q
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
A
- Donald Trump
8
Q
What is the capital of your state?
A
- Richmond
9
Q
What are the two major political parties?
A
- Democratic and Republican
10
Q
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
A
- serve on a jury
- vote in federal elections
11
Q
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
A
- 18 and older
12
Q
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A
- April 15
13
Q
Who was the first President?
A
- George Washington
14
Q
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincold did?
A
- freed the salves (Emancipation Proclomation)
- save (or preserved) the Union
- led the United States during the Civil War
15
Q
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
A
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- (Persian) Gulf War
