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Week One Civics ?'s
The first 11 questions of the 100 civics test list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? | to print money; to declare war; to create an army; to make treaties |
| Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? | provide schooling and education; provide protection (police); give a driver's license |
| Who is the Governor of your state now? | Jerry Brown |
| What is the capital of your state? | Sacramento |
| What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? | serve on a jury; vote in an election |
| Name one right only for United States citizens. | vote in a federal election; run for federal office |
| What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? | give up loyalty to other countries; defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; obey the laws of the United States |
| What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? | vote; join a political party; give an elected official your opinion on an issue |
| When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? | April 15th |
| When must all men register for the Selective Service? | at age eighteen (18); between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) |
| What is the capital of the United States? | Washington D.C. |