What was one important thing about Abe Lincoln?

led the US during the Civil War

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

they represent the 13 original colonies

Who does a US Senator represent?

all the people of the Senator's state

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

declared freedom from Great Britain

What is one thing Ben Franklin is famous for?

oldest member of the Constitutional Convention

What is freedom of religion?

People may/may not choose to practice a religion

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

called for the freeing of slaves in Confederate states

Which of the following includes 3 of the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

What does the Constitution do?

sets up & defines the US government

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Checks & Balances found in the Constitution

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1
Which of the following wars was fought by the US in the 1800's?
Korean War
WWI
Spanish American War
2
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
made the first American flag
fought for woman's rights
wouldn't go to the back of the bus
3
What was one important thing about Abe Lincoln?
led the US during the Civil War
led the US during the War of 1812
led the US during the American Revolution
Led the US during the Mexican-American War
4
What is the economic system in the USA?
Communism
capitalism or market economy
barter / traditional economic system
Socialism
5
Who is the Governor of AZ?
Gov. Ducey
Gov. Brewer
6
What was the name of the US War between the North & South?
Civil War
WWII
Revolutionary War
WWI
7
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States of America
the state where they live
the Declaration of America
8
The first three words of the Constitution are...
We the Americans
We the United
We the citizens
We the people
9
What political party is the current President?
Independent
Republican
Democratic
10
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless America
National Anthem
America the Beautiful
11
Which US state borders Mexico?
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
12
When is Independence Day?
Sept. 17th
Nov. 11th
April 15th
July 4th
13
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the stats. Name one...
provide public education
create an army
issue passports
print money
14
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
15
Which US states borders Canada?
Connecticut
Alaska
Oregon
Wisconsin
16
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
they look good
they represent the 13 original colonies
they represent the 13 signatures on the US Constitution
17
What is one branch of the federal government?
treasury
judicial
governor
military
18
What did Martin Luther King do?
became a US Senator
ran for President of the USA
fought for Civil Rights
19
Who is the Commander in Chief?
the President
Four Star General over all Allied forces
Secretary of Defense
20
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the Speaker of the House
the Majority Leader
21
Who is the Vice President of the US?
Vice-President Biden
Vice-President Pence
22
How many years are there in one term of office for a US President?
6
4
2
8
23
Who does a US Senator represent?
all the people of the Senator's state
all the people of the USA
only the people in the state that voted for him/her
24
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared freedom for slaves
declared equal rights for women
25
Who is considered the "Father of our Country?"
George Washington
Abe Lincloln
Thomas Jefferson
26
Who signs bills to become law?
Secretary of State
Vice-Prisident
President
27
In what month is the election day for President?
June
January
November
28
US Senators from AZ
Paul Ryan & John Roberts
Jeff Flake & John McCaine
29
One of the authors of the Federalist Papers was...
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
30
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
make laws
advise the President
31
How many years are there in one term of office for a US Representative in the House?
2
6
4
32
What is one thing Ben Franklin is famous for?
fourth President of the USA
inventing the telegraph
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
33
What is the capital of AZ?
Prescott
Phoenix
Tucson
Scottsdale
34
What is freedom of religion?
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
People may/may not choose to practice a religion
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
States like Utha may choose a state religion
35
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in Confederate states
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for an end to the Civil War
36
Which war was fought by the US in the 1900's?
Mexican-American War
WWI
Civil War
Revolutionary War
37
What two ways can Americans participate in their democracy?
vote & run for office
get a driver's license and buy land
go to college and get a job
38
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
9
7
5
39
What is the longest river in the USA?
Colorado
Ohio
Mississippi
40
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the USA?
Atlantic
Artic
Pacfic
Indian
41
Which of the following includes 3 of the 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Georgia, Texas, and California
Oregon, Arizona, and Nebraska
42
What does the Constitution do?
sets up & defines the US government
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying local & federal laws
43
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Bill of Rights
the military
Checks & Balances found in the Constitution
44
Name one US Representative from AZ
Both A & B
Matt Salmon
David Schweikert
45
Who can vote in America?
Citizens 18 or older
Citizens 21 or older
Only those who pay taxes
46
Who was the President during WWI
Warren Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
47
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
slavery
religious freedom
48
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro-Tempore
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
49
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted a new king
50
Who was President during the Great Depression & WWII?
Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Wilson
Truman
51
Which of the following is a US Territory?
Panama
Guam & Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
52
When was the US Constitution written?
1776
1812
1787
53
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Paul Ryan
Jim Ryan
54
What is the supreme law of the land?
US Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
55
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
18
21
56
What is one promise made when becoming a US naturalized Citizen?
to join a political party
to register to vote
to defend the US Constitution
to get an education
57
One right that only applies to US citizens is
the right to purchase / own a gun
the right of free speech
practice religion
58
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the President
the Majority Leader
the Chief Justice
59
What does the Judicial Branch do?
decides if a law is Constitutional
amends the Constitution
provides legal advice to the states
60
The US House has how many members?
380
435
285
61
What is the highest court in the USA?
Municipal Court
Superior Court
Supreme Court
District Court
62
Which of the following are national holidays?
Valentines Day & Thanksgiving Day
Labor Day & Veteran's Day
Columbus Day & Flag Day
63
One power specific to the federal government is...
to provide public education
to issue driver's licenses
to make treaties with foreign countries
64
What are the two parts of Congress?
State & Local
Treasury Depts. & State Department
Senate & House of Representatives
65
How many US Senators are there?
100
435
50
66
Who makes federal laws?
Supreme Court
President
Congress
Attorney General
67
What is the deadline for filing taxes?
July 4
April 15
Dec. 31
68
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
they look good
each star represents one state
one star for each Constitutional Amendment
69
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the USA?
Imperialism
Sectionalism
Communisim
70
What is the capital of the USA?
Philadelphia, PA
Washington
Washington D.C.
New York, NY
71
What is one responsibility that only applies to US citizens?
obey the laws
pay taxes
serve on a jury
72
Who was the first President of the USA?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
John Hancock
73
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Huli
Maori
Kikuyu
74
Who is the current US President?
George Washington
Donald Trump (elected Nov. 2016)
Pres. Obama
75
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
John Roberts
John Hicks
76
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Woman's Suffrage Movement
Temperance Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Progressive Movement
77
Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Life & Liberty
Free Speech & Justice
Bear arms & Pay Taxes
78
Who did the US fight in WWII?
Japan, German and France
Russia, Germany and Spain
Japan, Germany and Italy
79
How many years are there in one term of office for a US Senator?
6
2
4
80
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
WWII
WWI
Civil War
Korean War
81
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
American Indians
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
82
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Spaniards
83
What do we call the first 10 Amendments?
Preamble
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
84
What is the "rule of law?"
Everyone must follow the law
laws only apply to US citizens
Government leaders are above the law
85
If the President and Vice-President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro-Tempore
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
86
Which of the following includes two major political parties
Democrats & Republicans
Libertarian & Anarchists
Green and Progressive
87
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
17
27
50
88
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1921
July 4, 1776
89
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the US?
freedom of speech & freedom of assembly
freedom to work & freedom to make laws
freedom to work & freedom of speech
90
What historical event happened on Sept. 11, 2001 in the USA?
bombing of Pearl Harobor
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans
Terrorist attacked the USA
91
When must all men register for the selective service (military draft)?
at birth
at age 16
at age 18
92
How is the number of the US Representatives chosen for each state?
by state population census (proportional representation)
by political affiliation
by state location
93
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Phoenix AZ
New York
Washington, D.C.
94
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
The Magna Carta was signed
The Declaration of Independence was written
95
What is one reason colonists first came to America?
religious freedom
education
better health
96
What territory did the US buy from France?
Hawaii
Louisiana
Florida
Alaska
97
What is one right or freedom of the 1st Amendment?
jury trial
free speech
to bear arms
to vote
98
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jeffereson
James Madison
99
Which of the following includes two Cabinet level positions?
Secy. of Energy & Secy. of Motor Vehicles
Secy of Homeland Security & Secy. of Treasury
Secretary (Secy.) of Education / Secy. of History
100
What is an amendment?
a device or tool used to fix or repair
change to constitution
preamble to constitution

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