What is one (or more) promise(s) you make when you become a US citizen?

Give up loyalty to other countries & defend the Constitution

Why does the US flag have 50 stars?

The stars represent the 50 states

What is one (or more) rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech, press, and religion

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Fought for women's rights and civil rights

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law including government workers

Under our Constitution some powers belong to states, what is one of those powers?

provide schools, police, fire department & drivers licenses

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Freed enslaved people in Confederate states

What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances or separation of powers

Name one or more wars fought in the 1800s

Civil War, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War

Under the US Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one of those?

print money. declare war. create an army and make treaties

What does the judicial branch do?

Review and explain laws and resolve disputes

Several problems led to the Civil War, Which one of these did NOT?

Taxation without representation

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

states have different populations

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which is NOT one?

Non-citizens with a valid identification can vote

What is an amendment?

modification or addition to the Constitution

What major even happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?

Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

What does the judicial branch do

Review and explain laws and resolve disputes

What does the US Constitution do?

Arranges the federal government & protects basic rights

What does the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced our freedom and independence from Great Britain

What are 2 or more ways Americans can participate in democracy?

vote, run for office, join a political party

What are two or more rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What did Martin Luther King Jr do?

Fought for civil rights and equality for all Americans

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1
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
Air and water pollution
Communism
Oil and energy
Global warming
2
There are 13 original states. Which one of these is NOT among those 13?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Maine, Vermont, West Virginia
Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
3
What is one (or more) promise(s) you make when you become a US citizen?
Agree to never move to any other country
Agree with everything the President and Congress does
Agree to never divulge the secret US citizen' handshake
Give up loyalty to other countries & defend the Constitution
4
Which one of these is NOT a high school in Lawton, OK?
Macarthur High School
Lawton High School
Eisenhower High School
Central High School
5
Who was President during World War I?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
John Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
6
Name one or more US territories
Hawaii and Alaska
Puerto Rico and Guam
Cuba and Jamaica
Panama or Philippines
7
Why does the US flag have 50 stars?
To honor the Hawaii police force
The stars represent the 50 states
Betsy Ross had just that many star appliques
To indicate that 2 business partners should share profits
8
What is one (or more) rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 or more
Right to bear arms
Freedom of speech, press, and religion
Right to a speedy and public trial
9
Who does a US Senator represent?
The people of his or her district
All people from their state
The people who voted for him or her
All US citizens
10
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Designed and sewed the first US flag
Founded the American Red Cross
Fought for women's rights and civil rights
Led slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad
11
What is the "rule of law"?
The Congress must make the laws
Everyone must follow the law including government workers
The President must make the laws
The Supreme Court must make the laws
12
What is the name of the US National Anthem?
This Land is Your Land
God Bless America
Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
13
Under our Constitution some powers belong to states, what is one of those powers?
provide schools, police, fire department & drivers licenses
print money and maintain checks and balances of the IRS
Make treaties with foreign countries
declare war on other sides
14
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed enslaved people in Confederate states
Announced that the US was a free and independent nation
Warned Europe not to interfere with the Americans
Proclaimed continual US expansion was justified & inevitable
15
Who was President during the Terrorists attacks on September 11, 2001?
George H. W. Bush
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
16
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances or separation of powers
The United Nations may intervene
Citizens can protest laws they don't like
The media, or investigative journalism
17
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Lawton
Stillwater
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
18
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Assistant Vice President
19
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
June 6, 1774
July 4, 1776
July 6, 1774
June 4, 1776
20
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
21
There are several reasons colonist came to America EXCEPT
Economic opportunity
Religious freedom
Political liberty
American football
22
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
King or Queen
Prime Minister
Emperor or Dictator
President
23
Name one or more wars fought in the 1800s
French and Indian War, American Revolution
30 years war, 7 years war, 100 years war
World War I, World War II, Korean War
Civil War, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War
24
Who did the US fight in World War II?
England, France, and Spain
USSR and China
Iran, Turkey, and India
Japan, Germany. and Italy
25
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
6
2
4
8
26
Under the US Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one of those?
issue licenses for drivers, businesses, hunting and fishing
provide schools, police, fire department, emergency services
collect property and state taxes
print money. declare war. create an army and make treaties
27
What does the judicial branch do?
Recommend new laws to Congress
Oversee national security
Review and explain laws and resolve disputes
Amend the Constitution when the states disagree
28
In what month does the President take the oath of office?
Janaury
September
March
November
29
What does the President's cabinet do?
Advise the President
Handles all correspondence and paperwork for the President
Securely contains the President's dishes, linens, and tools
Writes speeches for the President
30
Several problems led to the Civil War, Which one of these did NOT?
State's rights
Economic reasons
Taxation without representation
Slavery
31
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
all states have the same number of representatives
states have different land areas
states joined the union in different years
states have different populations
32
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Points of Light
Dewey Decimal System
Bill of Rights
Ten Commandments
33
What is the capital of the US?
Los Angeles
New York City
Chicago
Washington DC
34
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which is NOT one?
Citizens of any gender can vote
Non-citizens with a valid identification can vote
Citizens of any race can vote
Citizens of age 18 and older can vote
35
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
435
10
27
50
36
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
37
What is an amendment?
modification or addition to the Constitution
an executive order
a special trail
a secret communication between government officials
38
Gold was discovered in what state in 1849?
Texas
Wyoming
New York
California
39
The idea of self-governing began with these 3 words in the Constitution
In the beginning
Four score and
We the people
Our country shall
40
What major even happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
Presidential election results were settle in court
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
The BP oil spill occurred affecting the Gulf Coast states
Terrorist bombed the federal building in OKC
41
What does the judicial branch do
Recommend new laws to Congress
Amend the Constitution when the states disagree
Oversee national security
Review and explain laws and resolve disputes
42
What does the US Constitution do?
Warns Europe not to interfere with American issues
Instructs each state how to arrange its government
Declares the US is a free and independent nation
Arranges the federal government & protects basic rights
43
How many consecutive terms may a US President serve?
4 terms
1 term
2 terms
3 terms
44
What does the Declaration of Independence do?
Freed the slaves
Warned Europe not to interfere with American affairs
Announced our freedom and independence from Great Britain
Announce our freedom and independence from Europe
45
What are the 2 parts of the Congress?
Senate and the House
Democrats and Republicans
Elders and Deacons
House of Lords and House of Commons
46
What are 2 or more ways Americans can participate in democracy?
vote, run for office, join a political party
know the words to the National Anthem & Gettysburg address
be part of the US Olympic team & other sporting events
display the flag on holidays and days of remembrance
47
What are two or more rights in the Declaration of Independence?
truth, honor, and the American way
free cigarettes, iPhones, and healthcare
health, wealth and wisdom
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
48
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
Wrote many books such as Carrie, Cujo, and The Shining
Hosted a nightly television talk show on CNN
Played electric guitar and sang the blues
Fought for civil rights and equality for all Americans
49
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Near Washington DC
Near Boston
Near New York City
Near San Francisco
50
Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?
Amy Coney Barrett
Clarence Thomas
Judge Reinhold
John Roberts

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