Civics Citizenship Practice Test

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Alfredhook3
A
Alfredhook3
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2944 | Total Attempts: 2,859,606
| Attempts: 342
Quiz Flashcard
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/15 Questions

    Who grows crops and raises animals for a living?

    • Vegetarian
    • Farmer
    • Grocer
    • Veterinarian
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Match the U. S. Civics Terms with the correct meanings.

Civics Quizzes & Trivia

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    What is a bill that authorizes the spending of public funds called?

    • Petty Cash

    • Pork Barrel Project

    • Appropriations Bill

    • Earmark

    Correct Answer
    A. Appropriations Bill
  • 3. 

    What word refers to the act of abstaining from using or buying an item as an expression of protest?

    • Clearance

    • Firestorm

    • Powerball

    • Boycott

    Correct Answer
    A. Boycott
  • 4. 

    Who would vote in an "at-large" city council election?

    • Voters In One District

    • Voters Over A Specified Size

    • All Voters In The Entire City

    • Voters In Half Of The City

    Correct Answer
    A. All Voters In The Entire City
  • 5. 

    When you buy bonds, you usually get back more money than you paid; the extra money is called what?

    • Debt

    • Interest

    • Bonus

    • Collateral

    Correct Answer
    A. Interest
  • 6. 

    In which court would a person who lost an earlier trial be allowed to defend himself again?

    • General Court

    • Appeals Court

    • High Court

    • Supreme Court

    Correct Answer
    A. Appeals Court
  • 7. 

    A formal agreement between two countries might be called a what?

    • Meeting

    • Discussion

    • Compact

    • Handshake

    Correct Answer
    A. Compact
  • 8. 

    People who can't get to the polls can still vote using which following method?

    • Provisional Ballot

    • Absentee Ballot

    • Blind Vote

    • Poll Tax

    Correct Answer
    A. Absentee Ballot
  • 9. 

    What two-word phrase refers to actions taken to increase the representation of women and minorities?

    • Assimilation Association

    • Quota Categories

    • Reformative Reaction

    • Affirmative Action

    Correct Answer
    A. Affirmative Action
  • 10. 

    What kind of bank raises its funds from business deposits?

    • Investment

    • Internet

    • Commercial

    • Depository

    Correct Answer
    A. Commercial
  • 11. 

    When the federal government spends more money than it receives in revenue, what is this?

    • A Deficit

    • A Loan

    • A Debt

    • A Surplus

    Correct Answer
    A. A Deficit
  • 12. 

    What is the formal reading to the defendant of the charges against him called?

    • Jury

    • Arrest

    • Trial

    • Arraignment

    Correct Answer
    A. Arraignment
  • 13. 

    If a country exports more products than it imports, it is said to have a favorable what?

    • Export Business

    • Financial Outlook

    • Economic System

    • Balance Of Trade

    Correct Answer
    A. Balance Of Trade
  • 14. 

    What words of warning in Latin tell a buyer to be careful of what they buy?

    • Cave Canem

    • Veni, Vidi, Vici

    • E Pluribus Unum

    • Caveat Emptor

    Correct Answer
    A. Caveat Emptor
  • 15. 

    Which of these is generally not defined by a City Charter?

    • City Ordinances

    • City's Government Structure

    • Term Length Of Officials

    • Powers And Duties Of Officials

    Correct Answer
    A. City Ordinances

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 21, 2022 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 21, 2022
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Apr 03, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Alfredhook3
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.