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Only 7% Of Adults Can Pass This 3rd Grade US Civics Exam. Are You a Civics Whiz?

Think you remember 3rd grade US Civics? Test your knowledge with this fun, kid-friendly quiz! From the basics of government branches and the US flag to what it means to be a good citizen, these questions cover the core civics lessons American 8-9 year olds learn. Whether you’re brushing up on fundamentals, challenging your memory, or just curious how you’d stack up against a third grader, this quiz is a lighthearted way to revisit key facts about the United States’ system of government and civic responsibility. Ready to prove you’re a civics whiz—even at a 3rd grade level? Let’s dive in!
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Which famous statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France?

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What is the official currency of the United States?

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Which Native American woman helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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How many states does the Mississippi River touch?

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Which holiday remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

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What is the name of the famous cracked bell in Philadelphia?

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Who was the first woman on a U.S. coin?

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Which city is the capital of California?

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What do we call a change to the Constitution?

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What is the largest state in the United States by land area?

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Which famous ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

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Which continent is the United States located on?

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How many years does a President serve in one term?

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The war fought between the Northern and Southern states is called the:

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The Constitution’s introduction is called the:

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Which state is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?

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Which holiday celebrates American workers?

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Which president delivered the famous Gettysburg Address?

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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?

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Which mountain chain stretches along the East Coast?

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What is the longest river entirely within the United States?

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Who serves as Commander in Chief of the armed forces?

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Which document announced that enslaved people in Confederate states were free?

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How many members serve in the U.S. Senate?

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Thanksgiving celebrates the first successful harvest of:

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Which state became the 50th state in 1959?

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Which president’s face appears on the $5 bill?

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What is the name of the highest court in the land?

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Which holiday honors everyone who served in the U.S. military?

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Which branch of government makes the nation’s laws?

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How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?

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What do we call the first ten changes made to the Constitution?

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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Which large ocean lies along California’s coast?

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What is the official national bird of the United States?

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Every state sends exactly how many Senators to Congress?

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What is the official residence of the President called?

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Who served as the very first President of the United States?

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How many red and white stripes are on the American flag?