Civics Unit 4 Test: The US and Canada 2024

1. What is the capital of the United States?

a) New York City
b) Los Angeles
c) Washington D.C.
d) Chicago

2. Who is the current President of the United States?
a) Joe Biden
b) Donald Trump
c) Barack Obama
d) Hillary Clinton

3. Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
a) Justin Trudeau
b) Stephen Harper
c) Jean Chretien
d) Pierre Trudeau

4. What is the official language of Canada?
a) English
b) French
c) Spanish
d) German

5. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the US government?
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Military

6. What is the name of the US national anthem?
a) God Bless America
b) America the Beautiful
c) The Star-Spangled Banner
d) My Country, 'Tis of Thee

7. What is the official currency of Canada?
a) Dollar
b) Euro
c) Peso
d) Canadian Dollar

8. What is the name of the border between the United States and Canada?
a) Rio Grande
b) Mississippi River
c) Great Lakes
d) International Boundary

9. Which of the following is a territory of Canada?
a) Alberta
b) British Columbia
c) Quebec
d) Nunavut

10. What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
a) Supreme Court
b) District Court
c) Circuit Court
d) Appeals Court

Answer Key:
1. c) Washington D.C.
2. a) Joe Biden
3. a) Justin Trudeau
4. b) French
5. d) Military
6. c) The Star-Spangled Banner
7. d) Canadian Dollar
8. d) International Boundary
9. d) Nunavut
10. a) Supreme Court