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1
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Join a community group and run for office
Help with a campaign and join a civic group
Vote and join a political party
All of the above
2
Who are the two Wisconsin's Senators now?
None of the above
Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin
Ron Johnson and Herb Kohl
Brad West and Tammy Wilson
3
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
All of the above
Civil Rights
Communism
Freeing the Jews
4
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Progressive
Green
Democrat
5
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who become President?
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Supreme Court Judge
6
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
People from Canada
People from Africa
All of the above
People from Spain
7
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
North Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
8
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Due to the state's population
Due to the size of the state
Popularity
Seniority
9
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Virginia, Delaware, Florida
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, Maryland, Wisconsin
Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York
10
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
27
435
50
11
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
12
9
10
11
12
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Led the United States during the Civil War
Saved the Union
None of the above
13
We elect a President for how many years?
6
4
2
8
14
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
All of the above
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Abe Lincoln
15
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
25
16
21
16
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
President Lincoln was elected
The Constitution was written
All of the above
The Civil War started
17
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
None of the above
July 4, 1776
Yesterday
18
What is freedom of religion?
You must choose your own religion
Religion should not be practiced
Catholic
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
19
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
6
2
4
20
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Korea, Japan, and Germany
Japan, Germany, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and Italy
China, Germany, and France
21
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
All of the above
22
What is the capital of your state?
Green Bay
Madison
Milwaukee
Appleton
23
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Maine
Washington D.C.
Liberty Island
24
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the President
Checks and balances
Senate
Supreme Court
25
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
None of the above
13 original colonies
Every state
13 original leaders
26
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
War of 1812
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
27
Name a Wisconsin U.S. Representative
Tony Wied
Gwen Moore
All of the above
Derrick Van Orden
28
What is the supreme law of the land?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Freedom of Speech
29
What is the economic system in the United States?
Republic
Democracy
Capitalist, market economy
Communism
30
What is a right in the Declaration of Independence?
All of the above
Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty
Life
31
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Florida
32
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
All of the above
John Adams
33
What is the name of the national anthem?
I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy
None of the above
Pledge of Allegiance
The Star-Spangled Banner
34
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Resolves disputes
All of the above
Reviews and explains laws
35
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
United States Flag
All of the above
Ourselves
Government
36
Who was President during World War I?
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Woodrow Wilson
None of the above
37
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Make the laws
Signs bills into law
Advises the President
Makes decisions for the President
38
Which is an amendment to the Constitution about who can vote?
A male citizen of any race can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
All of the above
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
39
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
All of the above
Dakota Territory
Midwest
Louisiana Territory
40
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1780
1787
1887
41
What are the first three words that deal with the idea of self-government?
Bill of Rights
Freedom of Religion
We the People
None of the above
42
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
All of the above
Freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion and the right to bear arms
Freedom of expression and freedom of speech
43
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
27
435
44
What is a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Agriculture
Vice President
Secretary of Homeland Security
Attorney General
45
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Tony Evers
Scott Walker
Paul Ryan
None of the above
46
What is an amendment?
Civil Rights
Vote in a federal election
A change or addition to the Constitution
Change in government
47
What is one power of the federal government?
Declare War
Print money
Create an army
All of the above
48
Which is a branch of government?
President
All of the above
Judicial
Congress
49
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Korean War
Civil War
World War II
World War I
50
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
51
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
States' rights
All of the above
Economic Reasons
52
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
President
53
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Missouri River
Nile River
54
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Fought for women's rights
Freed the slaves
Proclaimed Victory for the Confederacy
All of the above
55
What is the capital of the United States?
Madison
New York
Washington, D.C.
All of the above
56
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All leaders
All people of the nation
Party representatives
All people of the state
57
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Freedom of Speech
All of the above
Fought for women's rights
Fought for slavery
58
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
None of the above
Employment
Serve on a jury
Auto Insurance
59
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Freedom of Religion
Economic Opportunity
Escape persecution
60
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
March 30th
April 15th
Anytime
December 31st
61
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Women's Rights Movement
Child Labor Laws
Civil Rights Movement
None of the above
62
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
President
Speaker of the House
63
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
Green and Democrat
Progressive and Republican
Capitalist and Democrat
64
In what month do we vote for President?
January
February
October
November
65
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Legislature
All of the above
66
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
67
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Iraq started a war with United States
Cold War
Terrorists attacked the United States
All of the above
68
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
All of the above
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
69
Who vetoes bills?
Vice President
President
Senators
Supreme Court Justices
70
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
None of the above
President and Senate
President and Supreme Court
Senate and House of Representatives
71
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office
All of the above
Run for state office
72
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Judge Judy
None of the above
Paul Ryan
73
What is the "rule of law"?
Leaders must obey the law.
Citizens must obey the law.
All of the above
No one is above the law.
74
Who was the first President?
None of the above
Barack Obama
Abe Lincoln
George Washington
75
What is one power of the states?
Provide safety
Provide police protection
All of the above
Provide schooling and education
76
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
77
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Spanish
Italians
None of the above
Europeans
78
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
December 25th
January 1st
July 1st
July 4th
79
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
8
2
6
4
80
Who signs bills to become laws?
President
All of the above
Senators
Supreme Court Justices
81
What is the highest court in the United States?
All of the above
the People's Court
Judy Judy
the Supreme Court
82
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Hay
James Madison
All of the above
Alexander Hamilton
83
Name the U.S. war between the North and South
War of 1812
Civil War
American Revolution
Mexican-American War
84
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
All of the above
Civil War
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
85
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
All of the above
Give up loyalty to other countries
Obey the laws of the United States
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
86
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
All of the above
Declared our independence from Great Britain
Declared our union with Great Britain
Declared our independence from Spain
87
Why did the colonists fight the British?
All of the above
For self-government
British army stayed in their homes
Taxation without representation
88
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
started the first free libraries
All of the above
U.S. diplomat
first Postmaster General of the United States
89
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Supreme Court Justice
None of the above
Vice President
Secretary of State
90
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
None of the above
Ended slavery
Worked for equality for all Americans
Fought for civil rights
91
Name one state that borders Canada.
New York
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Maine
92
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Thanksgiving, Christmas
New Year's Day, Memorial Day
Labor Day, Columbus Day
All of the above
93
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
100
10
18
94
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
21
Never
18
25
95
Name an American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Chippewa
Navajo
Sioux
96
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Makes a nice pattern
50 original colonies
50 states
All of the above
97
What does the Constitution do?
Protects basic rights of Americans
All of the above
Sets up the government
Defines the government
98
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom to eat
The right to bear arms
Freedom of the press
Freedom of unlawful seizure
99
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
None of the above
Richard Nixon
100
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
John Roberts
Mike Johnson
Paul Ryan
Bill Clinton
