US Basic Civics Test MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers Page 3

21. Name one right belonging only to United States citizens.

1. Freedom of religion
2. Run for federal office
3. Attend public school
4. Freedom of speech

22. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

1. Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws
2. Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries
3. Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president
4. Freedom of speech and freedom of worship

23. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do

1. Gave the United States independence from Great Britain
2. Ended World War I
3. Gave women the right to vote
4. Freed slaves in most Southern states

24. Who is the Father of Our Country?

1. George Washington
2. Thomas Jefferson
3. Abraham Lincoln
4. Patrick Henry

25. Who was the first President

1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. Abraham Lincoln

26. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence

1. Life and death
2. Life and pursuit of happiness
3. Liberty and justice
4. Life and the right to own a home

27. What did Susan Anthony do?

1. Made the first flag of the United States
2. Founded the Red Cross
3. Was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
4. Fought for womens rights

28. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

1. Make treaties
2. Provide schooling and education
3. Create an army
4. Coin or print money

29. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens

1. Pay taxes
2. Obey the law
3. Be respectful of others
4. Serve on a jury

30. What are the two major political parties in the United States today

1. Reform and Green
2. American and Bull-Moose
3. Democratic-Republican and Whig
4. Democratic and Republican