Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people in the Senator's state

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

They represent the 13 original colonies

What does the Constitution do?

sets up and defines the government

Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original colonies?

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

What does the Judicial Branch do?

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of speech and freedom of assembly

What is freedom of religion?

People may or may not choose to practice a religion

What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States

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1
Which state borders Mexico?
arkansas
louisiana
alabama
texas
2
What group of people was take to the Americas and sold as slaves?
Italians
Canadians
Africans
Spaniards
3
during the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S?
sectionalism
communism
imperialism
colonialism
4
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
5
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Rev. War
They represent 13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
6
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
8
4
2
7
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
2
6
8
8
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
French and Indian War
Korean War
World War 1
Spanish-American War
9
if both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the secretary of state
the speaker of the house
the U.S. attorney general
the president pro tempore
10
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
Russians
American Indians
11
what is the capital of Arizona?
tuscon
phoenix
flagstaff
prescott
12
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
advise the President
command the military
make laws
13
What does the Constitution do?
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying laws
sets up and defines the government
determines if citizens are tried to the full extent of law
14
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1776
15
Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maine, Ohio, West Virginia
Vermont, Florida, Pennsylvania
16
What is the name of the National Anthem?
My Country Tis of Thee
God Bless the USA
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
17
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the declaration of independence
the articles of confederation
the preamble
the bill of rights
18
When is Independence Day celebrated?
April 19
September 17
July 4
November 11
19
What does the Judicial Branch do?
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
20
What war was Eisenhower in?
Civil War
Korean War
Spanish-American War
WW2
21
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
the federal reserve
the Bill of Rights
the military
22
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
23
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
24
what ocean is on the west coast of the U.S?
atlantic
arctic
indian
pacific
25
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the states where you live
The President of the United States of America
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
26
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
The Arctic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
27
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
28
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe?
Huli
Maori
Navajo
Kikuyu
29
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
100
50
435
30
Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
31
Who was the first President of the United States?
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
32
what is ONE right that only applies to US citizens
own a weapon
speak freely
practice a religion
run for office
33
What is ONE promise made when becoming a citizen of the USA?
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the US Constitution
to register to vote
34
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional was ratified
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Constitution was written
The Magna Carta was signed
35
What is freedom of religion?
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
States may choose a religion for the people
36
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
36
50
10
37
In what month is the election day for President?
November
January
June
August
38
What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
4th president of the U.S.
the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
decorated war general
39
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Italy, and Germany
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and France
Russia, China, and Japan`
40
what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
temperance
progressive
civil rights
women's suffrage
41
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British Invaded France
Because the colonists wanted a new king
because of high taxes
42
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to the Civil War
called for an end to Southern Secession
43
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
men no longer have to register
at age 18
at age 16
44
what is the "rule of law"?
laws only apply to united states citizens
everyone must follow the law
government leaders are above the laws
laws remain the same in every state
45
What is ONE responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
obey the laws
serve on a jury
pay taxes
attend private school
46
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1812
1865
1776
1787
47
Which of the following is ONE of the two largest rivers in the United States?
Colorado River
Potomac River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
48
which US state borders Canada?
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Alaska
Oregon
49
what is the capital of the US?
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
50
what is ONE branch of the federal government?
governor
judicial
military
treasury
51
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
the bear arms
free speech
to vote
jury trial
52
How many years are there in one term for a U.S. President?
6
2
4
8
53
What was the name of the war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
54
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
55
what is the highest court in the U.S?
the superior court
the supreme court
the municipal court
the district court
56
under the US constitution, what is one power of the states?
issue passports
print money
create an army
provide public education
57
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
established Harvard Law School
ran for President of the United States
became the first black U.S. Senator
58
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution
an introduction to the bill of rights
a preamble of the constitution
an explanation of the bill of rights
59
What historical event happened on 9/11/2001?
columbia space shuttle exploded
terrorists attacked the U.S.
the stock market crashed
hurricane Katrina
60
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Majority Leader
The Chief Justice
61
who vetoes bills?
the president pro tempore
the majority leader
the speaker of the house
the president
62
who signs bills to become laws?
the vice president
the president
the secretary of state
the chief justice of the supreme court
63
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
519
435
380
265
64
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
December 31
April 15
June 30
September 15
65
who makes federal laws?
the supreme court
the Congress
the attorney general
the justice department
66
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
67
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The Senate and the House of Representatives
the President and the Cabinet
68
Which of the following included TWO major political parties in the U.S.?
Progressive and Republican
Libertarian and Democratic
Progressive and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican `
69
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist or collective economy
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or market economy
70
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
11
9
5
7
71
Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Human Affairs and Navy
Energy and Motor Vehicles
Homeland Security and Treasury
Education and History
72
Why does the American Flag have 50 Stars?
One star for each state
One star for each President
One star for each original Colony
One star for each constitutional amendment
73
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared an end to the war with GB
declared equal rights for women
declared freedom for the slaves
74
There are 4 amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Which of the following are true?
only citizens who pay taxes can vote
only citizens 21 and older can vote
only citizens 18 and older can vote
only citizens with jobs can vote
75
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
World War 1
76
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Oil RIghts
Taxes
Religious Freedom
Slavery
77
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the secretary of states
the speaker of the house
the president pro tempore
the vice president
78
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
79
who is one of the authors of the federalist's papers?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
80
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Made the first American flag
Fought for women's rights
Established a college for women
Founded the Red Cross
81
who was president during both the great depression and WW2?
Wilson
Truman
Coolidge
Roosevelt
82
Who was President during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
83
Which of the following includes TWO ways that Americans can participate in democracy?
vote and run for office
get a drivers license and purchase real estate
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
go to college and start a career
84
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
education
religious freedom
elect a new king
better health
85
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the United"
"We the Citizens"
"We the Americans"
"We the People"
86
which of the following includes 2 rights stated in the D.o.I.?
bear arms and pay taxes
freedom of speech and justice
vote and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
87
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
88
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state geographical size
by state population
by state location
89
who is commander in chief of the military?
the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
the president
the US attorney general
the secretary of defense
90
which of the following was a US territory?
panama
Cuba
guam
hawaii
91
how old do citizens have to be to run for president?
35
18
16
21
92
what is one power that belongs to the federal government?
to provide public education
to establish police departments
to issue driver's licenses
to make treaties

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Questions 92

Answers

1
Which state borders Mexico?
arkansas
louisiana
alabama
texas
2
What group of people was take to the Americas and sold as slaves?
Italians
Canadians
Africans
Spaniards
3
during the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S?
sectionalism
communism
imperialism
colonialism
4
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
5
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Rev. War
They represent 13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
6
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
8
4
2
7
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
2
6
8
8
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
French and Indian War
Korean War
World War 1
Spanish-American War
9
if both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the secretary of state
the speaker of the house
the U.S. attorney general
the president pro tempore
10
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
Russians
American Indians
11
what is the capital of Arizona?
tuscon
phoenix
flagstaff
prescott
12
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
advise the President
command the military
make laws
13
What does the Constitution do?
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying laws
sets up and defines the government
determines if citizens are tried to the full extent of law
14
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1776
15
Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maine, Ohio, West Virginia
Vermont, Florida, Pennsylvania
16
What is the name of the National Anthem?
My Country Tis of Thee
God Bless the USA
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
17
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the declaration of independence
the articles of confederation
the preamble
the bill of rights
18
When is Independence Day celebrated?
April 19
September 17
July 4
November 11
19
What does the Judicial Branch do?
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
20
What war was Eisenhower in?
Civil War
Korean War
Spanish-American War
WW2
21
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
the federal reserve
the Bill of Rights
the military
22
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
23
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
24
what ocean is on the west coast of the U.S?
atlantic
arctic
indian
pacific
25
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the states where you live
The President of the United States of America
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
26
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
The Arctic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
27
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
28
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe?
Huli
Maori
Navajo
Kikuyu
29
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
100
50
435
30
Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
31
Who was the first President of the United States?
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
32
what is ONE right that only applies to US citizens
own a weapon
speak freely
practice a religion
run for office
33
What is ONE promise made when becoming a citizen of the USA?
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the US Constitution
to register to vote
34
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional was ratified
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Constitution was written
The Magna Carta was signed
35
What is freedom of religion?
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
States may choose a religion for the people
36
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
36
50
10
37
In what month is the election day for President?
November
January
June
August
38
What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
4th president of the U.S.
the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
decorated war general
39
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Italy, and Germany
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and France
Russia, China, and Japan`
40
what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
temperance
progressive
civil rights
women's suffrage
41
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British Invaded France
Because the colonists wanted a new king
because of high taxes
42
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to the Civil War
called for an end to Southern Secession
43
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
men no longer have to register
at age 18
at age 16
44
what is the "rule of law"?
laws only apply to united states citizens
everyone must follow the law
government leaders are above the laws
laws remain the same in every state
45
What is ONE responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
obey the laws
serve on a jury
pay taxes
attend private school
46
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1812
1865
1776
1787
47
Which of the following is ONE of the two largest rivers in the United States?
Colorado River
Potomac River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
48
which US state borders Canada?
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Alaska
Oregon
49
what is the capital of the US?
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
50
what is ONE branch of the federal government?
governor
judicial
military
treasury
51
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
the bear arms
free speech
to vote
jury trial
52
How many years are there in one term for a U.S. President?
6
2
4
8
53
What was the name of the war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
54
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
55
what is the highest court in the U.S?
the superior court
the supreme court
the municipal court
the district court
56
under the US constitution, what is one power of the states?
issue passports
print money
create an army
provide public education
57
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
established Harvard Law School
ran for President of the United States
became the first black U.S. Senator
58
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution
an introduction to the bill of rights
a preamble of the constitution
an explanation of the bill of rights
59
What historical event happened on 9/11/2001?
columbia space shuttle exploded
terrorists attacked the U.S.
the stock market crashed
hurricane Katrina
60
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Majority Leader
The Chief Justice
61
who vetoes bills?
the president pro tempore
the majority leader
the speaker of the house
the president
62
who signs bills to become laws?
the vice president
the president
the secretary of state
the chief justice of the supreme court
63
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
519
435
380
265
64
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
December 31
April 15
June 30
September 15
65
who makes federal laws?
the supreme court
the Congress
the attorney general
the justice department
66
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
67
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The Senate and the House of Representatives
the President and the Cabinet
68
Which of the following included TWO major political parties in the U.S.?
Progressive and Republican
Libertarian and Democratic
Progressive and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican `
69
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist or collective economy
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or market economy
70
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
11
9
5
7
71
Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Human Affairs and Navy
Energy and Motor Vehicles
Homeland Security and Treasury
Education and History
72
Why does the American Flag have 50 Stars?
One star for each state
One star for each President
One star for each original Colony
One star for each constitutional amendment
73
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared an end to the war with GB
declared equal rights for women
declared freedom for the slaves
74
There are 4 amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Which of the following are true?
only citizens who pay taxes can vote
only citizens 21 and older can vote
only citizens 18 and older can vote
only citizens with jobs can vote
75
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
World War 1
76
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Oil RIghts
Taxes
Religious Freedom
Slavery
77
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the secretary of states
the speaker of the house
the president pro tempore
the vice president
78
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
79
who is one of the authors of the federalist's papers?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
80
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Made the first American flag
Fought for women's rights
Established a college for women
Founded the Red Cross
81
who was president during both the great depression and WW2?
Wilson
Truman
Coolidge
Roosevelt
82
Who was President during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
83
Which of the following includes TWO ways that Americans can participate in democracy?
vote and run for office
get a drivers license and purchase real estate
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
go to college and start a career
84
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
education
religious freedom
elect a new king
better health
85
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the United"
"We the Citizens"
"We the Americans"
"We the People"
86
which of the following includes 2 rights stated in the D.o.I.?
bear arms and pay taxes
freedom of speech and justice
vote and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
87
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
88
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state geographical size
by state population
by state location
89
who is commander in chief of the military?
the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
the president
the US attorney general
the secretary of defense
90
which of the following was a US territory?
panama
Cuba
guam
hawaii
91
how old do citizens have to be to run for president?
35
18
16
21
92
what is one power that belongs to the federal government?
to provide public education
to establish police departments
to issue driver's licenses
to make treaties