![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20011623/Can-You-Pass-An-8th-Grade-Civics-Test-From-1954.jpg)
Back in school, if you had to attend a civics class, you might have groaned at the thought of having to sit through a lesson covering such a dry topic. You probably wondered if there was a viable use for knowing constitutional amendments and the structure of our government.
The knowledge you possess on civics is empowering, as you now have the potential to be active citizens. Being well-informed helps you understand the world around you and get yourself involved in changing the environment for the better. If you ever thought that you can't do anything beyond the higher power of the country, understanding how democracy works gives ordinary people a glimmer of hope. Individuals can be aware of what they can do to protect themselves and their community, as well as keep up their responsibility of being involved citizens.
We took some questions from an actual 8th grade civics test paper from 1954, and made them into a quiz. Do you think your knowledge of civics more than fifty years ago is up to par?
Note: As you take this quiz, remember that the questions are pertaining to the year 1954 and the answers should be relevant to that year.
Enjoy Quizly? Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and exclusive features.
Get PremiumCan You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz Questions
What document serves as the plan for the US government?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz us government](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013057/us-government.jpg)
Treaty of Point Elliott
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Quinault Treaty
Circular 230
The Bill of Rights
Who was the President of the U.S. in 1954?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz george bush swearing in](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013101/george-bush-swearing-in.jpg)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
According to the Bill of Rights, what is the second amendment?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz Bill of Rights](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013112/Bill-of-Rights.jpg)
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
No quartering of soldiers.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
Which was NOT a real cabinet position in 1954?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz President Obama Holds A Cabinet Meeting At White House](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013149/cabinet-e1526664732278.jpg)
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Interior
How many Senators are there from each state?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz state Senators](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013306/state-Senators.jpg)
4
6
2
1
3
5
Which amendment refers to the rights of accused persons?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz accused person](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/22125016/accused-person.jpg)
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Third Amendment
How many amendments were there in total to the US Constitution, up to 1954?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz us constitution](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013546/us-constitution.png)
21
22
27
24
10
12
What is an unwritten law?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz lawyer in court](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013611/lawyer-in-court.jpg)
A body of law which defines the role, also powers, and structure of different entities within a state
A right carved out in the federal and state constitutions
A custom or a tradition
A law not in keeping with the constitution
A law in keeping with the constitution
Who declares a law to be unconstitutional?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz judge judy](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013836/judge-judy.jpg)
The Secretary of State
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz Supreme Court](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013808/Supreme-Court1.jpg)
7
11
10
9
5
8
A senator is elected for how long?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz Senator Rubio speaks on the economy](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19013921/us-senator-e1526665235448.jpg)
1 year
6 months
5 years
2 years
6 years
3 years
Which amendment refers to the election of the President?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz obama winning the election](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19014033/obama-winning-the-election.jpg)
Twelfth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Third Amendment
Who administers the oath of office to the President?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz oath of office](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19014117/oath-of-office.jpg)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Outgoing Vice President
Incoming Vice President
Outgoing President
What is the minimum age to be President?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz Theodore Roosevelt Pince-Nez](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19014200/Theodore-Roosevelt.jpg)
50
42
35
40
38
45
Which amendment was a repeal of another?
![Can You Pass an 8th Grade Civics Test from 1954? Quiz 5138773604_dd961366c4_b](https://cdn.quizly.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/19014314/5138773604_dd961366c4_b.jpg)
Twentieth Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Seventeeth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
Be the First to Comment!