Missouri Higher Education Civics
Achievement Examination Questions &
Answers
Some rights are for everyone living in the U.S., citizen or not. What is one of those
rights?
Right to bear arms
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
All of these - ANSWER-All of these
What is one right that is only for U.S. citizens? - ANSWER-Run for federal office
Which of the following are two ways in which Americans can participate in their
democracy?
All of these
Help with a campaign & join a civic group
Call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
Vote & join a political party - ANSWER-All of these
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Serve in the military
Pay taxes to the state
Obey laws
Vote in a federal election - ANSWER-vote in federal elections
When must all men register for the Selective Service? - ANSWER-At age 18
, What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? - ANSWER-fought for civil rights
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following
is a correct match between the amendment and which group it discusses?
25th - 18-year-olds
19th - women
13th - African American men
23rd - Poor people - ANSWER-19th-women
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
Speaker of the House & President pro tempore
Conservative & Liberal
Democrat & Republican
House of Representatives & Senate - ANSWER-Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
55
12
50
100 - ANSWER-100
The House of Representatives has how many members?
435
225
12
75 - ANSWER-435
What is the term of office for members of the House?
Achievement Examination Questions &
Answers
Some rights are for everyone living in the U.S., citizen or not. What is one of those
rights?
Right to bear arms
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
All of these - ANSWER-All of these
What is one right that is only for U.S. citizens? - ANSWER-Run for federal office
Which of the following are two ways in which Americans can participate in their
democracy?
All of these
Help with a campaign & join a civic group
Call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
Vote & join a political party - ANSWER-All of these
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Serve in the military
Pay taxes to the state
Obey laws
Vote in a federal election - ANSWER-vote in federal elections
When must all men register for the Selective Service? - ANSWER-At age 18
, What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? - ANSWER-fought for civil rights
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following
is a correct match between the amendment and which group it discusses?
25th - 18-year-olds
19th - women
13th - African American men
23rd - Poor people - ANSWER-19th-women
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
Speaker of the House & President pro tempore
Conservative & Liberal
Democrat & Republican
House of Representatives & Senate - ANSWER-Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
55
12
50
100 - ANSWER-100
The House of Representatives has how many members?
435
225
12
75 - ANSWER-435
What is the term of office for members of the House?
