Kentucky 2026 Civics for Graduation Requirement Practice Test

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• What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Who is currently the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
• What are the two major political parties in the United States?
• Which power is exclusively held by the federal government under the Constitution?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• What does the Constitution primarily do?
• What does the First Amendment guarantee?
• Which document begins with the words "We the People"?
• What is the name of the national anthem?
• Which speech is Martin Luther King Jr. best known for?
• What is the primary duty of the President of the United States?
• What significant event occurred at the Constitutional Convention?
• What is a bill?
• Who were the authors of The Federalist Papers?
• Why did the colonists fight the British?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• Why did colonists come to America?
• Which of the following is a current U.S. Senator from Kentucky?
• What is a primary focus of The Federalist Papers?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Who leads the executive branch of the government?
• Who has the authority to veto bills?
• Which holiday is celebrated on July 4th?
• When must all male citizens register for the Selective Service?
• When was the Constitution of the United States ratified?
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
• What social issue did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
• Which two parties are considered the major political parties in the United States?
• In which year did the U.S. Civil War begin?
• For how many years do we elect a President?
• Before his presidency, what was Eisenhower's military role during World War II?
• What does freedom of religion entail?
• What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
• What was the name of the U.S. war fought between the North and the South?
• What is an essential part of the U.S. democratic system?
• Who signs bills to become laws?
• Which responsibility is only for U.S. citizens?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
• What is one responsibility that only applies to U.S. citizens?
• Which states border Mexico?
• For how many years is a U.S. Senator elected?
• What is an example of checks and balances?
• Which branch of the government is responsible for making federal laws?
• Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
• What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
• When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
• How can Americans participate in their democracy?
• What is the economic system in the United States?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• What is the rule of law?
• Which battle was a significant conflict during the Spanish-American War?
• Who is the current President of the United States?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• Who has the power to veto bills?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• If the President can no longer serve, who takes over as President?
• What is one branch or part of the government?
• Which U.S. state is known for its Grand Canyon?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
• Which war was NOT fought by the United States in the 1800s?
• What is one check on the power of the president?
• Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
• How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
• Who is the current Governor of Kentucky?
• Who is the current President of the United States as of 2023?
• What is a promise people make when they become a United States citizen?
• What is the political party of the current President?
• What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• What is the significance of the separation of powers?
• What is the primary role of the President's Cabinet?
• What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
• What is represented by the stars on the U.S. flag?
• How many U.S. Senators are there?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• What is one right reserved for United States citizens?
• What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
• Which of the following issues was a significant factor leading to the Civil War?
• What document declared the independence of the United States?
• What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
• Who is credited as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
• What rights are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
• What movement focused on achieving rights for women in the United States?
• What did Martin Luther King Jr. primarily work towards?
• Which two rights are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
• When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• Which rights are American citizens guaranteed?
• Which of the following are recognized U.S. national holidays?
• What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
• What does the Constitution do?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States as of 2023?
• What serves as a foundation for the principles of American democracy?
• What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
• What authority does the federal government have over the states?
• Who has the power to declare war in the United States?
• Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
• What are the three branches of government?
• How many U.S. Senators serve in the Senate?
• What mechanism prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• What does the "rule of law" signify?
• What is one right only for United States citizens?
• What is an amendment in the context of the Constitution?
• What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
• On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
• Which amendment prohibits the denial of voting rights based on gender?
• Who is eligible to vote in federal elections?
• In what month do we vote for President in the U.S.?
• Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
• What must the President obtain to make a treaty with another country?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
• What is one right guaranteed by the First Amendment?
• Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
• What does freedom of religion allow individuals to do?
• What significant action did Abraham Lincoln take during his presidency?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What is one duty of the President?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?
• Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet-level position?
• What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
• What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
• Which amendment abolished slavery?
• How old must citizens be to vote in the U.S.?
• Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
• What are civil rights?
• Who is responsible for enforcing laws in the United States?
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
• What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the U.S. government structure?
• What is the capital city of Kentucky?
• Which document outlines the rights guaranteed to American citizens?
• Which of the following is a power reserved for the states?
• Which founding figure is known for serving as U.S. ambassador to France during the American Revolution?
• Which body is typically referred to as the legislative branch?
• In which system of government do the people elect representatives to make laws?
• Which principle ensures that no one is above the law?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• What cause was Susan B. Anthony notably associated with?
• What significant event occurred on July 4, 1776?
• What landmark legislation outlawed segregation in public places?
• Which document outlines the fundamental laws of the United States?
• What is a democracy?
• Who is responsible for making federal laws?
• Who is the Governor of Kentucky as of 2023?
• Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives as of 2023?
• What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
• Which countries did the United States fight against in World War II?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• What is one power reserved for the states?
• What is one main function of the Speaker of the House?
• Who is known as the “Father of Our Country”?
• If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
• Name one U.S. territory.
• Who represents all the people of a state in the U.S. Senate?
• What is the minimum age requirement to run for President?
• Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
• Which groups are granted the right to vote through constitutional amendments?
• What are voter registration requirements?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• What is the primary role of the executive branch of government?
• Which two of the following were among the original 13 states?
• Which group of people were brought to America against their will and worked as slaves?
• How long is the term for a U.S. President?
• Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
• Which principle of government ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful?
• Which of the following is a right exclusive to United States citizens?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• Which branch of government is primarily responsible for making laws?
• Which document outlines the framework of the U.S. government?
• Which major conflicts did the United States participate in during the 1900s?
• What right is protected by the 15th Amendment?
• Where can the Bill of Rights be found?
• What is the minimum voting age established by the 26th Amendment?
• For how many years is a U.S. Representative elected?
• What is one power of the federal government?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch?
• Which document established the structure of the US government?
• What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
• Which of the following is NOT a federal holiday?
• When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
• What position is Benjamin Franklin known for in U.S. history?
• What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
• What is the minimum voting age in U.S. elections?
• Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
• What is the definition of an amendment?
• What action did the Emancipation Proclamation take?
• Which of the following states was not one of the original 13 states?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• When was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?
• What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?