Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

give a driver's license, provide safety (fire departments), provide protection (police), provide schooling and education

What are the 2 parts of Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of religion and right to bear arms, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government, freedom of expression and freedom of speech

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

assembly, speech, religion, petition the government

Why did the colonists fight the British? (choose all that apply)

because of high taxes, because the British army stayed in their houses, because they didn't have self-government

Name one problem that led to the Civil War. (choose all that apply)

slavery, states' rights, economic reasons

What did Susan B. Anthony do? (choose 2)

fought for women's rights, fought for civil rights

What is the "rule of law"? (choose all that apply)

Leaders must obey the law, No one is above the law, Everyone must follow the law, Government must obey the law

Who makes federal laws?

Congress, Senate and House of Representatives, legislature

Name one US territory. (choose all that apply)

American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? (choose all that apply)

freed the slaves, saved the Union, led the United States during the Civil War

What are 3 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

help with a campaign & run for office, call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper, vote & join a political party

What did the Emancipation proclamation do? (choose all that apply)

freed slaves in most Southern states, freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederate States, freed slaves in the Confederacy

Name one branch or part of the government.

Congress (legislative), President (executive), the Courts (judicial)

What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?

serve on a jury, vote in a federal election

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? (choose 2)

worked for equality for all Americans, fought for civil rights

Why does the flag have 50 stars? (choose all that apply)

because each star represents a state, because there are 50 states, because there is one star for each state

What does the Constitution do?

protects the basic rights of Americans, defines the government, sets up the government

Where is the statue of Liberty? (choose all that apply)

New Jersey, New York, Liberty Island

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

Name the two longest rivers in the United States.

Mississippi river, Missouri river

What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

Name your U.S. Representative.

Think of your representative's name., Think of your representative's name.

What is one reason colonists came to America?

freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, political liberty

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

a male citizen of any race can vote, Any citizen can vote (men and women), you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote, Citizens 18 and older can vote

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s? (choose all that apply)

Civil War, Spanish-American War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War

Why does the flag have 13 stripes? (choose all that apply)

because there were 13 original colonies, because the stripes represent the original colonies

What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, started the first free libraries, first Postmaster General of the United States, U.S. Diplomat

What is one power of the federal government? (choose all that apply)

print money, declare war, make treaties

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1
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
give a driver's license
provide safety (fire departments)
provide protection (police)
provide schooling and education
2
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Supreme Court
the Juvenile Courts
the Federal Court of Appeals
3
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Arctic ocean
Atlantic ocean
Indian ocean
4
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
18-65
16 and older
21 and older
18 and older
5
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
the House of Lords and House of Commons
the Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
6
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion and right to bear arms
freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
right to vote and right to run for office
7
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
assembly
speech
religion
petition the government
8
Why did the colonists fight the British? (choose all that apply)
because they wanted to go back to Great Britain
because of high taxes
because the British army stayed in their houses
because they didn't have self-government
9
Name one problem that led to the Civil War. (choose all that apply)
slavery
Abraham Lincoln
states' rights
economic reasons
10
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
the Northwest Territory
Thomas Jefferson
the Louisiana territory
Hawaii
11
What did Susan B. Anthony do? (choose 2)
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
fought for the Confederacy
fought for libraries
12
What is the "rule of law"? (choose all that apply)
Leaders must obey the law
No one is above the law
Everyone must follow the law
Government must obey the law
13
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court
legislature
14
Name one US territory. (choose all that apply)
American Samoa
Guam
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
15
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
democratic and republican
liberal and socialist
populist and conservative
whigs and democrats
16
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
2
8
4
17
What is one American Indian tribe in the United States? (choose all that apply)
Mohegan
Crow
Sioux
Cherokee
18
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? (choose all that apply)
freed the slaves
saved the Union
was the first President of the United States
led the United States during the Civil War
19
What are 3 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
publicly support or oppose a policy & join a civic group
help with a campaign & run for office
call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
vote & join a political party
20
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Congress
21
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Abraham Lincoln
22
What did the Emancipation proclamation do? (choose all that apply)
freed slaves in most Southern states
freed the slaves
freed slaves in the Confederate States
freed slaves in the Confederacy
23
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress (legislative)
President (executive)
the Courts (judicial)
the Police (justice)
24
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
25
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
sign up for the selective service
serve on a jury
pay taxes
vote in a federal election
26
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Constitution
27
In what month do we vote for President?
March
November
January
September
28
What is the political party of the President now?
Green
Democrat
Socialist
Republican
29
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? (choose 2)
ran for president of the United States
worked for equality for all Americans
built houses for poor people
fought for civil rights
30
Why does the flag have 50 stars? (choose all that apply)
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
because you can see 50 stars in the night sky
because there is one star for each state
31
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Cold weather
Communism
Hitler
High taxes
32
What does the Constitution do?
protects the basic rights of Americans
defines the government
sets up the government
We the People
33
Where is the statue of Liberty? (choose all that apply)
Washington, D.C.
New Jersey
New York
Liberty Island
34
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
35
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Supreme Court
Congress
The President
the voters
36
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
4
2
6
37
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
18
100
27
32
38
What is freedom of religion?
All people go to heaven
You can say what you want
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
All religions must not cost money
39
Name one state that borders Mexico. (choose all that apply)
New Mexico
Texas
Nevada
Arizona
40
Name the two longest rivers in the United States.
Tennessee river
Mississippi river
Missouri river
Colorado River
41
Who was President during World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
42
What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?
vote in a federal election
run for federal office
bear arms
freedom of assembly
43
Name your U.S. Representative.
Think of your representative's name.
Think of your representative's name.
44
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
religious freedom
economic opportunity
political liberty
45
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
a male citizen of any race can vote
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
46
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s? (choose all that apply)
Civil War
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
47
What does the President's cabinet do?
vetoes bills
makes laws
holds the President's food
advises the President
48
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? (choose all that apply)
because it took 13 years to get independence
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because it looked the best
49
What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
first Postmaster General of the United States
U.S. Diplomat
50
Who was the first President?
Thomas Jefferson
Barack Obama
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
51
What is one power of the federal government? (choose all that apply)
regulate public school
print money
declare war
make treaties
52
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
life, liberty, happiness
Bill of Rights
certain unalienable rights
We the People
53
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?
Kamala Harris
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosis
Chuck Schumer
54
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
hurricane Sandy destroyed New Orleans
the people elected the first Black president
the internet was invented
55
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the United States
the military
the flag
North America
56
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Native Americans
Portuguese
Europeans
Africans
57
When do we celebrate Independence day?
1st Monday in September
June 14
July 4
3rd Thursday in November
58
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
checks and balances
other countries
the military
59
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Speaker of the House
the Secretary of State
the President pro tem. of the Senate
60
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between ages 17 and 21
between ages 18 and 26
age 18
age 21
61
Name one state that borders Canada. (choose all that apply)
Wyoming
New York
Washington
Vermont
62
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name 1 of the writers.
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Publius
James Madison
63
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Boston
New York City
64
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War I
World War II
Civil War
Spanish-American War
65
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
66
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
socialist economy
communist economy
market economy
67
What are two Cabinet-level positions? (choose all that apply)
Speaker of the House, Majority Leader of the Senate
Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense
68
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic ocean
Indian ocean
Atlantic ocean
Pacific ocean
69
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Bill of Rights
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
70
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
50
435
204
71
Name the U.S. War between the North and the South. (choose 2)
the War of 1812
the Civil War
the Mexican-American War
the War between the States
72
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of a territory
all the people in their town
all the people of the United States
all the people of a state
73
What is the capital of your state?
a capital is where the government is
look on a map of your state.
74
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
they have more people
the state's population
some states are bigger
some states have more people
75
Who is Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Julia Roberts
John Smith
Robert Redford
76
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Virginia, North Carolina, Texas
77
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
78
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the military (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
79
We elect a president for how many years?
6
2
4
8
80
What is the name of the national anthem?
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
the Star-Spangled Banner
You're a Grand Old Flag
81
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Vice President
the General
the Secretary of Defense
the President
82
Who is the governor of your state now?
Think of your governor's name
Think of the governor's name.
83
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and death
life and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
liberty and pursuit of happiness
84
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
February 14
January 1
July 4
85
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Italy, Germany
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
England, Russia, Italy
Japan, Austria, China
86
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1919
1803
1787
87
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. (choose all that apply)
World War I
Vietnam War
Korean War
Civil War
88
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? (choose 2)
the Colonies declared independence
the states ratified the Constitution
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
the Constitution was written
89
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
black lives matter (movement)
civil rights (movement)
hippie (movement)
women's suffrage (movement)
90
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said that the United States is free
put a new government in place
announced our independence
declared our independence
91
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? (choose 2)
Europeans
Native Americans
Indians
American Indians
92
What is an amendment
a new Constitution
a change (to the Constitution)
something you put on an injury
an addition (to the Constitution)
93
Who is one of your state's senators now?
Think of one senator from your state.
Do you know the second Senator from your state?
94
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the voters
the Supreme Court
Congress
95
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
5
96
Name two national U.S. holidays. (choose all that apply)
Presidents' Day and Memorial Day
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Independence Day and Labor Day
Columbus Day and Veterans Day
97
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
George W. Bush
98
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
9
50
435
100
99
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
October 19, 1781
August 2, 1776
July 29, 1775
July 4, 1776
100
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Barack Obama
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington

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