Who does a US Senator represent?

All the people of the state he or she is elected from

Select one of the 4 US Representatives from Arkansas

Bruce Westerman, Rick Crawford, French Hill

What are two cabinet level positions? Pick one

Attorney General, Secretary of Education

What is not something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Saying give me liberty or give me death

Which is not a reason the colonists fought the British?

Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River

Which of the following is not an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Fought in the Revolutionary War

What did the Emancipation Proclamtion do?

Freed the slaves in the Confederate states

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Select one of the writters

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

What major event happened on September 11, 2001?

Terrorists attacked the United States

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

some states have more people than other states

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The flag (represnting the United States)

A change or addition to the constitution

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain

What is freedom of religion?

A person can practice any religion, or no religion

What do the judicial branches do? Select one that applies

Decide if a law goes against the Constitution, Resolve disputes, Review Laws

Under our Constituion, some powers belong to the states. Select one that applies

To give a driver's license, To approve zoning and land use

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1
Who does a US Senator represent?
The state legislature
Half the people in the state he or she is eleccted from
All of the citizens of the US
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
2
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
3
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
Congress
The Cheif Justice
The Attorney General
4
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
35
18
16
21
5
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Governor
The oldest Senator
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
6
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Mitch McConnell
Kamala Harris
Asa Hutchinson
7
Select one of the 4 US Representatives from Arkansas
Bruce Westerman
Rick Crawford
Asa Hutchinson
French Hill
8
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Senate ProTempore
The Attorney General
The Speaker of the House
The Commander in Chief
9
In what month do we vote for President?
November
July
January
October
10
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
Thurgood Marshall
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mike Pence
John Roberts
11
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The President
12
What are two cabinet level positions? Pick one
Attorney General
Secretary of Education
Press Secretary
Chief of Staff
13
What is not something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Saying give me liberty or give me death
Being a US diplomat
Being the first Postmaster General of the United States
Being the author of Poor Richards Almanac
14
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Select one
Vote
Adjust the thermostat to conserve resources
Graduate from high school
Help with a campaign
15
Which is not a reason the colonists fought the British?
Because they didn't have self government
Because the British army stayed in their homes
Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River
Because of high taxes without representation
16
Which of the following is not a US territory?
Puerto Rico
Great Britain
Guam
American Samoa
17
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Access to health care
Vote in a federal election
Police Protection
Education
18
Which of the following is not an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the US during the Civil War
Freed the slaves
Fought in the Revolutionary War
Saved the Union
19
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
At age 50
At age 25
At age 38
20
What did the Emancipation Proclamtion do?
Established the Border States
Completed the purchase of Louisiana
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Fed the emaciated people
21
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Oregon Territory
The Ohio Territory
The Utah Territory
The Louisana Territory
22
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Select one of the writters
John Jay
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
23
Which was not a factor leading to the Civil War?
Economic concerns
States' rights
Environmental concerns
Slavery
24
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
Terrorists attacked the United States
The Germans sank the Lusitania
25
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Ming
Tutsis
Aymara
Navajo
26
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Missiles in Cuba
Preserving the southern border
Access to affordable heating oil
Communism and the Soviet Union
27
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
2
16
6
4
28
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
some states pay more taxes than other states
Some states have been around longer than other states
some states have more people than other states
some states have more land area than other states
29
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Our political party
The flag (represnting the United States)
Our home state
Our family
30
What is an amedment?
A change or addition to the constitution
A rule that is for women
A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence
A rule that is for men
31
Who makes federal laws?
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Vice President
The Voters
32
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Our Rules Are
Self Government Rules
We The People
In Congress Today
33
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s?
World War II
The Vietnam War
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
34
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
45
50
35
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Battle Hymn of the Republic
America, the Beautiful
The Star Spangled Banner
36
Who is the Father of our Country?
Nathan Hale
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
37
What is the longest river in the United States?
Arkansas
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
38
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
To practice Religion
Better Retirement Benifits
Freedom
Economic Opportunity
39
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
End World War II
Free the slaves
Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain
40
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
December 7
January 1
September 11
41
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
Dallas
New York City
Little Rock
42
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
September 17, 1787
September 11, 2001
December 7, 1941
July 4, 1776
43
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Minutemen
The Boston Tea Party
The Teetotalers
Civil rights movement
44
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1865
1984
1911
45
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
George Bush
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
46
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
47
What is freedom of religion?
A person can do anything they want as long as it is in the name of religion
A person can attend any church without paying for it
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
48
What do the judicial branches do? Select one that applies
Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
Create Laws
Resolve disputes
Review Laws
49
Which of the following is not a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Assembly
No cruel or unusual punisment
Petition the government
Speech
50
How many US Senators are there?
100
62
50
500
51
Under our Constituion, some powers belong to the states. Select one that applies
To make treaties
To give a driver's license
To print money
To approve zoning and land use
52
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Vote on bills
Hold canned goods and household cleaning supplies
Advise the President
Run the military
53
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there have been 50 presidents
Because it was created on the 50th anniversary of our nation
Because the number 50 represents strength
Because there is one star for each state
54
Which of the following is not a branch of the government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
The Capital Building
55
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was replaced by the Bill of Rights
The Constitution was replaced by the Declaration of Independence
The Constitution was written
Abraham Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas about the Emancipation Proclamation
56
What is the rule of law?
The process that must be followed to create a new law
The length of time that a law is valid for
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law
The Constitution
57
Which of the following is not a US holiday?
Christmas
Presidents' Day
New Year's Day
Halloween
58
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Supreme Court
The President
59
What are the two parts of the US Congress? Select one
The Senate
The House of Commons
The House of Lords
The House of Representatives
60
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
16
50
42
9
61
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
Pay taxes
Celebrate the 4th of July
Report crimes
Serve on a jury
62
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
62
50
435
63
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
July 4
September 3
April 15
64
Which of the following states does not border Mexico?
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Florida
65
We select a President for how many years?
4
8
2
6
66
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
San Francisco
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
67
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fight for civil rights
Lead the charge up San Juan Hill
Fight in the Civil War
Interpret dreams
68
Who was President during World War I?
Ronald Reagan
Abraham Lincoln
James Monroe
Woodrow Wilson
69
Who are the 2 US Senators for Arkansas? Select One
John Boozman
John McCain
Tom Cotton
French Hill
70
Who vetoes bills?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Secretary
The Senate Minority Leader
71
Who did the United States fight in World War II? Select one of the correct answers
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
72
What is the capitol of Arkansas?
Fort Smith
Fayetteville
West Memphis
Little Rock
73
What is not a right declared in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Life
Assembly
74
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War II
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Spanish American War
The Civil War
75
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 wars the United States has fought
Because there were 13 original colonies
To represent the 13 branches of the Federal Reserve Bank
To represent the 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence
76
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Created the first dollar coins
Was the first woman to walk on the moon
Fought for women's rights
Led Lewis and Clark on their expedition
77
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Desert Storm
World War I
World War II
The Vietnam War
78
What is the political party of the President now?
Green
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
79
What is not a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To give up loyalty to other countries
To obey the laws of the United States
To speak only English
To defend the Constitution
80
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Senate Majority Leader
The President
The Chief Justice
The Secretary
81
What is the highest court in the United States?
Circut Court
Legislative Court
Supreme Court
District Court
82
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
83
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Select one that applies
To provide safety and protection
To provide schooling and education
To declare war
To create an army
84
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The First Ten
The 10 Amendments
The Bill of Rights
The Top Ten Rights
85
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Grover Cleveland
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
86
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
16
4
6
2
87
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government to protect the basic rights of Americans
Establish the boundaries of each state
Constitute all the rules and laws that guide the nation
Divide responsibilites between cities, counties, and states
88
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Christopher Columbus
The Pilgrims
Bostonians
Native Americans
89
What is the economic system in the United States?
A socialist economy
A capitalist or market economy
A communist economy
A planned economy
90
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Voting
Checks and Balances
Best 2 out of 3
Term Limits
91
What are the two major political parties in the US? Select one
Democratic
Green
Republican
Libertarian
92
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Criminals
Latvians
Floridians
Africans
93
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Select one
The right to eat
Freedom from taxes
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of Religion
94
Name the US war between the North and the South
The War of 1812
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
The Teapot Dome War
95
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following isn't correct about voting rights?
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote
Adults of any race can vote
Men and women can vote
Citizens 18 years and older can vote
96
Which of the following states does not border Canada?
North Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Maine
97
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mitch McConnell
Maxine Waters
Kevin McCarthy
Mike Johnson
98
Who was the first Presdient?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
99
Who is the Governor of Arkansas?
Tim Griffin
Mike Beebe
Asa Hutchinson
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
100
There were 13 original colonies. Select 1
Arkansas
California
Massachusetts
New York

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