Civics Midterm Review 2026 – 100+ Q&A – U.S. Government, Amendments, Presidents, Political Systems

This Civics study guide for the 2026 midterm exam features over 100 expertly verified questions and answers, covering foundational knowledge of U.S. government structure, historical documents, the Constitution, political leaders, voting systems, and economic policies. The document is structured in a flashcard-style format to support fast memorization and recall. Key areas covered include: Forms of Government: Democracy vs. dictatorship, civic duties, immigration, citizenship, and why governments exist Founding Documents & Compromises: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Connecticut Compromise Constitutional Principles: Popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and key amendments (1st, 13th, 19th, 26th) Legislative Branch: Structure and functions of the House of Representatives and Senate, eligibility requirements, powers of Congress, and the lawmaking process Executive Branch: Presidential requirements, powers, Cabinet roles, Electoral College, executive orders, and foreign policy Judicial Branch: Structure and function of the courts, from district courts to the Supreme Court, judicial review, jurisdiction, and precedent Historical & Political Figures: Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and state representatives like Bill Cassidy, David Vitter, and Mary Landrieu Economic & Trade Terms: Stock market basics (corporations, dividends, capital gains), NAFTA, NATO, franking privilege, and treaties Perfect for: Students in Civics, Government, or U.S. History Learners preparing for state exams or end-of-semester assessments Teachers needing quiz and review material for midterm preparation Keywords: Civics exam, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, branches of government, Articles of Confederation, Virginia Plan, Electoral College, executive order, amendments, Congress, Supreme Court, Cabinet, democracy, dictatorship, Reagan, Clinton, Obama, NAFTA, NATO, legislative process, judicial review, voting rights, political structure