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1
What is
ONE
reason colonists came to America?
Political Liberty
Practice Witchcraft and Wizardry
Freedom
Economic Opportunity
2
Who
is the Chief Justice of the U.S. now?
John Jacob Jr.
John G. Dean
John Roberts
John G. Roberts, Jr.
3
What are
TWO
ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy?
Join a political party
Vote
Run for the Speaker of the House of Senates
Run for Office
4
What are
TWO
Cabinet-Level Positions?
Secretary of Infastructure
Secretary OF Agriculture
Attorney General
Secretarty OF Education
5
Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.
The War between the States
World War I
The Civil War
World War II
6
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Biden
Bernie Sanders
Andrew Yang
Joe Biden
7
When was Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1846
July 4, 1773
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1942
8
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves in the Confederate states
Freed the Natives
Free the Indian
Freed the Slaves
9
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
USCIS Officer
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
10
Who
lived in America before Europeans arrived?
The Natives
Native Americans
American Indians
The Ancients
11
What does the Constitution do?
Set up the Government
Protects Basic Rights of Americans
Foundation of the North America
Makes Amendments
12
Name
ONE
U.S. Territory
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
Puerto Rico
Northern Mariana Islands
13
What is the "Rule of Law"?
No one is above the Law
Government must obey the law
Everyone must obey the law
leaders must not obey the laws
14
What is Freedom of Religion?
freedom to practice Yin or Yang
Freedom to practice any religion of choice
freedom to kill for religion
Freedom to not practice any religion at all
15
Name
ONE
state that borders Mexico
Arizona
Texas
New Mexico
California
16
What is
ONE
promise you make when you become a U.S. Citizen?
Obey the Laws of the U.S.
Serve the Nation (if need be)
Defend other Countries
Defend the Constitution and laws of The U.S.
17
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Congress
The President
The People
The Judges
18
Name
two
National Holidays
Martin Luther King. Jr Day, Columbus Day
New Years's Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day
Labor Day, President's Day
19
Who
is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
The House of Representatives
The Congress
The House of Senates
20
What are the
two
major Political Parties in the U.S. ?
NCP & AITC
PPP & MQM
ER & LDPR
Democratic & Republican (GOP)
21
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Jane Doe Clinton
John G Roberts
Lincoln Foundation
Nancy Pelosi
22
Name
ONE
American Indian tribe in the United States.
Iroquois
Cherokee
Inuit
Navajo
23
Who
was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Bush
Franklin Roosevelt
Kennedy
Obama
24
What do we show Loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flags
The Flag
The Soviet Union
The United States
25
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because they did't have self-government
Because of high Taxes
Because they couldn't watch Harry Potter 100 Times
Because the British army stayed in their houses
26
Name
ONE
war fought by the U.S. In 1900s
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
27
What
did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Worked for Human Rights campaign
Fought for women's rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
Fought for Civil rights
28
There are four Amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe
ONE
of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Any Citizen can vote
You dont have to pay to vote
You must vote in the month of August
29
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of Pollution
Because of the State's Population
Because some states have more people
Because of Greenhouse Gases
30
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Bill of Rights
The Amendment
The Constitution
Lincoln Memorial
31
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What
war
was he in?
World War z
World War I
World War II
World War III
32
In what month do we vote for President?
November
July
October
December
33
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
4
10
8
34
When is the last day you can send in Federal Income Tax forms?
June 15
October 15
May 15
April 15
35
What is the Capital of your State?
Madison
Janesville
Washington D.C.
Milwaukee
36
When was the Constitution written?
1788
1777
1789
1787
37
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
at age 21
Between the age 18 and 26
at age 35
38
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is
ONE
power of the states?
Issue Driver's License
Provide Schooling and Education
Approve Piracy of the digital content
Provide Safety
39
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Mark Pocan
Beck Bennett
Harris
40
Where
is the Statue of Liberty located?
New Jersey
New York
Some Island
Liberty Island
41
Who
was President during World War I?
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Kennedy
42
Name your U.S. Representative - WI
Thomas Tiffany - 7th District Mike Gallagher - 8th District
Scott Fitzgerald - 5th District Glenn Grothman - 6th District
Ron Kind - 3rd District Gwen Moore - 4th District
Bryan Steil - 1st District Mark Pocan - 2nd District
43
What is
ONE
thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. Diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional convention.
Started the production of Thor
First postmaster General of the U.S.
44
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
In God We Trust
The Seeker of Truth
The Vice Principal of HS
The Speaker of the House
45
What are
two
rights in Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Pursuit of Sadness
46
Who
does a U.S. Senator represent?
All of the Nation
All people of the USA
All people of the State
We The People
47
Who
is the Governor of your state now? 2021
Tony Ever
Paul Ryan
Tammy Baldwin
Jim Doyle
48
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
4
6
2
49
When
do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
April 4th
June 4th
May 4th
50
What is
one
right or freedom from 1st Amendment?
Petition the Government
Assembly
Religion
Speech
51
Name
one
branch or part of the government.
Executive
Congress
Legislative
Hollywood
52
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Greenwitch
Antarctic
Atlantic
53
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
25
26
28
27
54
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name
ONE
of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay
Publius
55
What
movement
tried to end racial discrimination?
Communism Movement
Human Rights Movement
Triad Movement
Civil Rights Movement
56
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Pacific
Greenwitch
Antarctic
57
What is
ONE
responsibility that is only for U.S. Citizens?
Serve on a Jury
Vote for a Dictator
Vote in a Fed Election
Serve as a slave
58
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if a Law is unconstitutional
Resolves Disputes
Explains Laws
Reviews Laws
59
Name
ONE
war fought by the U.S. In the 1800s.
Spanish-American War
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
Civil War
60
What stops
one
branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Division of Powers
Federal Powers
Separation of Powers
61
Who
is the Father of our Country?
Kennedy
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Abraham Abe. Lincoln
62
Name
ONE
right only for U.S. Citizens.
Drive Automobile
Run for Federal Office
Vote in Fed Election
Run for charities.
63
Who
wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Abe. Lincoln
George Washington
64
Who
was the first President?
Donald Trump
George Washington
Hillary Clinton
Barrack Obama
65
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The Chosen One
The One with the Mark
The Government
The President
66
Name
ONE
problem that led to the Civil War
Human' rights
Slavery
States' rights
Economic Reasons
67
The Idea of Self Government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these?
We People
We The Americans
We The People
We The Merry
68
What happened at the Constitution Convention?
Founding Fathers found the Nation
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
The Constitution was written
Nation found our founding fathers
69
What
is the capital of the United States?
California
Washington D.C.
District of Caramel
New York
70
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
Despise the President
Checks and Balances
Controls the Executive Branch
71
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Bites
Bill of Nights
Bill of Rights
Bill of Fights
72
How many U.S. Senators are there?
200
300
400
100
73
What are
TWO
rights of everyone living in the U.S. ?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Worship
Freedom of Expression
Freedom Speech
74
Name
ONE
state that borders Canada
Minnesota
Michigan
Alaska
Washington
75
What are
TWO
parts of the U.S. Congress?
CIA
The Congress of Aliens
FBI
The Senate and House of Representatives
76
Who is
ONE
of your state's U.S. Senator's now?
Ron Johnson
Gary Johnson
Tammy Baldwin
Scott Walker
77
What group of People was taken to America and sold as slaves?
People from Africa
People from Asia
Asians
Africans
78
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to Federal Gov't, What is
ONE
power of the Federal Gov't?
Destroy Doomsday Machine
Declare War
Print Money
Create an Army
79
Why
does the U.S. Flag have 50 Stars?
Because 100-50 is 50
there are 50 states
each state represents one star
Because they represent the original states
80
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
535
525
435
360
81
Who Vetoes Bills?
The Vice President
The President
Harry James Potter
The Military
82
What
is the name of the National Anthem?
Star-Spangled Batter
Star-Spangled Battery
Star-Spangled Banner
Star-Spangled Butter
83
There were 13 Original states. Name
THREE
.
Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Georgia, Virginia, New York
84
What
major event
happened on September 11, 2001, in the U.S. ?
The Anonymous attacked Sky-net
Terrorist Destroyed
Terrorists Attacked the United States
Sky-Net enabled World-Wide Nuclear Attack
85
What is the Political party of the President now?
Democratic
AITC
GOP
Republican
86
What Territory did U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Lunar Territory
Galactic Moon
The Louisiana Territory
87
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
8
12
13
9
88
Who
did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Germany, China, and France
China, France, and Spain
Spain, Afghanistan, and Iran
89
What was
ONE
important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Led the Civil Rights Movement
Saved or preserved the Union
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
90
What is an Amendment?
Bill of Rights
A Law
A Change to the Constitution
an Addition to the Constitution
91
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
8
92
What is highest Court in U.S. ?
Premiere Court
Supreme Court
Super Court
Prime Court
93
How old citizen's have to be in order to vote for President?
21
21 and over
18 and over
18
94
Name
ONE
of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
Missouri
Dragon Sea
Mississippi
Gangi
95
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Freedom from South Asia
Said that US is free from Great Britain
Announced Independence from Great Britain
US is got Freedom from Apple Tree
96
During the Cold War, what was the
main concern
of the United States?
Hinduism
Maoism
Communism
Republicanism
97
Why
does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there are not 13 Original Colonies
Because the Stripes represent the original colonies
Because there were 13 Original Colonies
Because there are 13 Constellations
98
Who
makes federal laws?
Government
Congress
Legislature
Senate & House of representatives
99
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market Economy
Capitalist Economy
Shared Economy
Loser Economy
100
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Republicans
Fought for civil rights
Fought for women's rights
Fought in World War III
