US Political Knowledge Test: Quiz and Flashcards

How many U.S. Senators are there?

For how many years do we elect a U.S. Senator?

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

How many years do we elect a President for?

In what month do we vote for President in the United States?

What is one reason colonists came to America?

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

What is one right only for United States citizens?

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

U.S. Government Structure

There are 100 U.S. Senators in total.
U.S. Senators are elected for a term of 6 years.

House of Representatives

There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
The number of Representatives each state has is determined by its population, which is why some states have more Representatives than others.

Presidential Elections

The President is elected for a term of 4 years.
Presidential elections are held in November.

U.S. History and Civics

One reason colonists came to America was to seek freedom and a better life.
Men must register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.

Participating in Democracy

Two ways Americans can participate in their democracy are by voting and contacting their elected representatives.
To vote for President, citizens must be at least 18 years old.

Taxes and Finances

The last day to send in federal income tax forms is typically April 15th.

Native American History

Native Americans lived in America before the Europeans arrived.

Political Parties and Rights

The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
One responsibility that is only for United States citizens is voting.
One right only for United States citizens is voting.
Two rights of everyone living in the United States are freedom of speech and assembly.
When saying the Pledge of Allegiance, we show loyalty to the United States of America.
When becoming a U.S. citizen, one promise you make is to support and defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States.

Test your knowledge of United States politics by identifying the two major political parties, the current President's party, and the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives.