Civics Citizenship Practice Test
Match the U. S. Civics Terms with the correct meanings.
- 1.
Who grows crops and raises animals for a living?
- A.
Vegetarian
- B.
Farmer
- C.
Grocer
- D.
Veterinarian
Correct Answer
B. Farmer -
- 2.
People who can't get to the polls can still vote using which following method?
- A.
Provisional Ballot
- B.
Absentee Ballot
- C.
Blind Vote
- D.
Poll Tax
Correct Answer
B. Absentee Ballot -
- 3.
What two-word phrase refers to actions taken to increase the representation of women and minorities?
- A.
Assimilation Association
- B.
Quota Categories
- C.
Reformative Reaction
- D.
Affirmative Action
Correct Answer
D. Affirmative Action -
- 4.
In which court would a person who lost an earlier trial be allowed to defend himself again?
- A.
General Court
- B.
Appeals Court
- C.
High Court
- D.
Supreme Court
Correct Answer
B. Appeals Court -
- 5.
What is a bill that authorizes the spending of public funds called?
- A.
Petty Cash
- B.
Pork Barrel Project
- C.
Appropriations Bill
- D.
Earmark
Correct Answer
C. Appropriations Bill -
- 6.
What is the formal reading to the defendant of the charges against him called?
- A.
Jury
- B.
Arrest
- C.
Trial
- D.
Arraignment
Correct Answer
D. Arraignment -
- 7.
Who would vote in an "at-large" city council election?
- A.
Voters In One District
- B.
Voters Over A Specified Size
- C.
All Voters In The Entire City
- D.
Voters In Half Of The City
Correct Answer
C. All Voters In The Entire City -
- 8.
If a country exports more products than it imports, it is said to have a favorable what?
- A.
Export Business
- B.
Financial Outlook
- C.
Economic System
- D.
Balance Of Trade
Correct Answer
D. Balance Of Trade -
- 9.
What word refers to the act of abstaining from using or buying an item as an expression of protest?
- A.
Clearance
- B.
Firestorm
- C.
Powerball
- D.
Boycott
Correct Answer
D. Boycott -
- 10.
What words of warning in Latin tell a buyer to be careful of what they buy?
- A.
Cave Canem
- B.
Veni, Vidi, Vici
- C.
E Pluribus Unum
- D.
Caveat Emptor
Correct Answer
D. Caveat Emptor -
- 11.
When you buy bonds, you usually get back more money than you paid; the extra money is called what?
- A.
Debt
- B.
Interest
- C.
Bonus
- D.
Collateral
Correct Answer
B. Interest -
- 12.
Which of these is generally not defined by a City Charter?
- A.
City Ordinances
- B.
City's Government Structure
- C.
Term Length Of Officials
- D.
Powers And Duties Of Officials
Correct Answer
A. City Ordinances -
- 13.
What kind of bank raises its funds from business deposits?
- A.
Investment
- B.
Internet
- C.
Commercial
- D.
Depository
Correct Answer
C. Commercial -
- 14.
A formal agreement between two countries might be called a what?
- A.
Meeting
- B.
Discussion
- C.
Compact
- D.
Handshake
Correct Answer
C. Compact -
- 15.
When the federal government spends more money than it receives in revenue, what is this?
- A.
A Deficit
- B.
A Loan
- C.
A Debt
- D.
A Surplus
Correct Answer
A. A Deficit -
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