Which of these is NOT a reason the original colonists came to America?

Didn't want to fight in World War 1

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Because of the original 13 colonies.

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution.

What is the freedom of religion?

People can choose to be religious or not to be.

Which of these is NOT a purpose of the Constitution?

To establish the President's cabinets.

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced our independence from Britain.

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1
Which of these is NOT a reason the original colonists came to America?
Freedom of religion
Escape persecution
Didn't want to fight in World War 1
Political freedom
2
Which is NOT a promise you make by becoming a United States citizen?
Run for office at least once.
Obey the laws of the United States.
Defend the Constitution of the united States.
Give up loyalty to other countries.
3
Why does the Flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
Because we have fought 50 wars
Because that how many territories there are.
Because there have been 50 presidents
4
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because of the states that left during the Civil War.
Because of the 13 founding fathers.
Because of the original 13 colonies.
Because of the states that fought in the Revolutionary War.
5
Which of these is NOT one of the three main branches of Government?
Legislative
Executive
Authoritarian?
Judicial
6
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Federal Circuit Court
State Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
Military Court
7
Who are the Senators for Wisconsin?
Sanders, Clinton
Paul, Doyle
Cruz, Graham
Baldwin, Johnson
8
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
Minneapolis
Madison
Milwaukee
Green Bay
9
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Communism
The Judicial System
Executive Orders
Checks and Balances
10
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Head Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
Congress
Speaker of the House
11
What is an amendment?
A section of Article 1 of the Constitution.
A law passed by Congress related to the states.
A tax on purchases within a state.
A change or addition to the Constitution.
12
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
13
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
14
Which one of these is NOT something Benjamin Franklin is known for?
Writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
Started the first free libraries
Wrote the Bill of Rights
U.S. Diplomat
15
Which of these groups is NOT a Native American tribe in the United States?
Iroquois
Congolese
Hopi
Sioux
16
Who was the president during World War 1?
Franklin Roosevelt
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
17
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Industry
Slavery
Capitalism
18
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
16
25
21
18
19
Who vetoes bills?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
20
Which of these countries was not the enemy of the United States during World War II?
Germany
Russia
Japan
Italy
21
Which of these is NOT one of the Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Economics
22
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Red Scare
Industrial Revolution
Progressive Era
Civil Rights
23
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Writes and passes laws.
Vetoes or overrides laws.
Chooses the President of the United States.
Reviews and interprets laws.
24
which of these wars was NOT fought in the 1900's
World War 2
Spanish-American War
World War 1
Vietnam War
25
Who was the first President of the United States?
Teddy Roosevelt
William McKinley
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
26
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve,, who becomes President?
The House Majority Leader.
The Secretary of State.
The Speaker of the House.
There is another election.
27
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Conclusion
A declaration of Independence.
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
28
Which of these states does NOT border Canada?
Maine
Idaho
California
North Dakota
29
Who are the Representatives for Wisconsin?
Byrne
McSally
Van Orden
Clinton
30
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
December 31
April 15
June 1
September 1
31
When was the constitution written?
1800
1787
1776
1865
32
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
William Taft
James Madison
33
Which of these is NOT a national holiday in the United States?
Labor Day
Memorial day
New Years
Valentines Day
34
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
December 25
January 1
July 4th
June 25
35
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
Arctic
36
What was the war between the North and South in the United States?
Spanish-American War
World War 1
Mexican-American War
Civil War
37
What is one responsibility of a United States citizen?
Must join the armed forces.
Must vote in federal elections.
Must serve on jury duty.
Must vote in state elections.
38
What is the freedom of religion?
People may practice one of 5 approved religions.
People can choose to be religious or not to be.
The U.S. doesn't allow people to practice any religion?
The United States has an official religion.
39
Which of these is NOT a purpose of the Constitution?
To define the government.
To protect basic American rights.
To set up the government.
To establish the President's cabinets.
40
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
April 14, 1800
July 4, 1776
June 25, 1770
January 1, 1886
41
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
John McCain
Al Gore
Mitch McConnell
42
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Supreme Court and the President
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Congress and the Judicial Branch
The House of Representatives and the President
43
What is the job of the President's Cabinet?
To interpret the Constitution for the Country.
T0 handle taxes.
To advise the President.
To write laws.
44
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
The Secretary of State.
There is another election
The House Majority Leader.
The Vice President.
45
Which is NOT a right for EVERYONE living in the united States?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to Vote
46
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless America
Proud to be an American
The Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
47
Which of these was NOT a problem that led to the Civil War?
Economic Issues
States' Rights
Immigration
Slaves
48
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Organized the United States government.
Declared the Civil War over.
Announced our independence from Britain.
Made peace between France and Britain.
49
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for Civil Rights.
Ran for Senator of Vermont.
Opposed World War II
Was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
50
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War 1
Vietnam War
Spanish-American War
51
Who does a US Senator represent?
The entire Country.
People in the Midwest.
People in their district.
The entire state.
52
What is the "rule of law"?
The idea that only states can make laws.
The idea that everyone must follow the law.
The idea that the Supreme Courts makes laws.
The idea that some people are above the law.
53
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Supreme Court
The Flag
The Economy
The President
54
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
The stock market crashed.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Barack Obama was elected.
The Vietnam War ended.
55
What kind of economic system is used in the United States?
A capitalist economy.
A totalitarian economy.
A communist economy.
A socialist economy.
56
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
13
9
7
57
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
They voted on the Magna Carta.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Constitution was written.
The Civil War started.
58
Who writes federal laws?
Congress
The President
The states
The Supreme Court
59
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
The Supreme Court
The Manga Carta
The Declaration of Independence
60
How long is the Presidents term?
10 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
61
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
Madison
Miami
New York City
62
Which of these was NOT one of the original 13 states?
Georgia
Delaware
Florida
New Hampshire
63
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
64
Which of these states does NOT border Mexico?
Arizona
Georgia
California
Texas
65
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes and little political control.
Slavery and servitude.
Too little involvement from the King.
British did not protect them from the Spanish.
66
What are the first three words of the Constitution which establish the idea of self-governance?
Life, Liberty, Happiness
We the People
The American Government
This document establishes
67
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court right now?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Stephen Bryer
Clarence Thomas
68
Which of these are the two longest rivers in the United States?
Ohio, Arkansas
Nile, Amazon
Mississippi, Missouri
Poplar, Wisconsin
69
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
70
In what month do we vote for President?
June
April
January
November
71
Which of these are NOT ways that you can participate in the American Democracy?
Join a political party
Run for office
Pay your taxes
Vote
72
What is the name of the Vice President now?
Ted Cruz
John Kerry
Lindsay Graham
JD Vance
73
How many US Senators are there?
50
150
100
75
74
How long is a US Representatives terms?
4 years
6 years
1 year
2 years
75
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Helped free slaves.
Helped write the Emancipation Proclamation.
Fought for women's rights.
Was the first woman elected Senator.
76
Which of these is NOT a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Right to employment
The pursuit of happiness.
Right to life
Right to liberty
77
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
25
16
18
21
78
Which of these is a right ONLY to American citizens?
Run for federal office.
Pay taxes.
Own property in the United States.
Work in the United States.
79
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
11
7
31
80
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Ended the Civil War.
Freed the slaves in the Confederacy.
Started the Civil War.
Freed the slaves in the North.
81
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
They have a bigger land area.
They are able to pay for more.
They have a larger population.
They have a smaller population.
82
Which of these is NOT a U.S. territory?
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
83
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Miami
Maine
Delaware
New York
84
Which of these was NOT an accomplishment by President Lincoln?
Was Commander in Chief during the Civil War
Ended the Civil War
Bought the Louisiana Purchase
The Emancipation Proclamation
85
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Who were the authors?
Ford and Thomas
Washington and Franklin
Jefferson and Lincoln
Madison and Hamilton
86
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
682
1,000
100
435
87
Who is the Governor of Wisconsin now?
Clarence Thomas
Tony Evers
Barack Obama
Jim Doyle
88
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
2 years
1 year
4 years
89
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The President Pro Tempore
The President
The Senate Majority Leader
The highest ranking 5 star general.
90
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of these is NOT one?
Must have a job.
Race and Gender do not matter.
Must be an American Citizen
Must be 18 years or older
91
Which of these was NOT a war fought by the United States during the 1800's?
Mexican-American War
World War 1
Civil War
Spanish-American War
92
Where were most of the slaves that were brought to America from?
Australia
Africa
South America
Asia
93
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Conservative, Liberal
Green, Reform
Socialist, Communist
Democrat, Republican
94
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Which of these is NOT one?
Provide schooling and education.
Provide protection and safety.
To create and organize a national military.
Approve zoning and land use.
95
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. Which of these is NOT one?
Declare War
Provide schooling and education.
Make treaties.
Print Money
96
What is the political party of the President now?
Reform
Democrat
Republican
Independent
97
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Puerto Rico
Louisiana Territory
Hawaii
Alaska
98
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Asians
Indo-Europeans
Native Americans
Africans
99
Which of these is NOT included in the First Amendment?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom of privacy
100
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Scott Walker
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
John McCain

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