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1
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
11
7
5
2
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Secretary of State
the President
the Vice President
3
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist or market economy
barter or trade economy
communist or collective economy
socialist or mutual economy
4
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President of Pro Tempore
the U.S. Attorney General
5
Who is the current President of the United States?
JD Vance
Kamela Harris
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
6
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Chief Justice
the Majority Leader
the President
the Speaker of the House
7
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1770
8
What is the "rule of law"?
Laws remain the same in every state
Everyone must follow the law
Laws only apply to United States citizens
Government leaders are above the laws
9
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Russia, China, and Japan
Russian, France, and Great Britian
Japan, Germany, and France
Japan, Germany, and Italy
10
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900's?
Civil War
World War I
Mexican-American War
Revolutionary War
11
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
men no longer have to register
at age 18
at age 16
12
Which of the following includes
two
ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
vote and run for office
get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
go to college and start a career
13
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
the Articles of the Confederation
14
The idea of self-government is in the first
three
words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the Americans
We the Citizens
We the United
We the People
15
What is the political party of the current President?
Green
Libertarian
Democrat
Republican
16
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Russians
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
17
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Spanish-American War
Korean War
Civil War
18
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
Florida
19
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Paul Ryan
John Roberts
Joe Biden
Mike Johnson
20
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
519
380
265
435
21
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
women's suffrage movement
civil rights movement
temperance movement
progressive movement
22
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
8
4
2
23
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
24
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each original colony.
One star for each state.
One star for each president.
One star for each constitutional amendment.
25
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which is true?
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
Only citizens 21 and older can vote.
Only citizens with jobs can vote.
Only citizens 18 and older can vote.
26
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was ratified.
The Constitution was written.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Magna Carta was signed.
27
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
the President
the Secretary of Defense
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the U.S. Attorney General
28
Which of the following is
one
of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Colorado River
Potomac River
29
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
30
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
31
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
command the military
set policy
make laws
advise the President
32
What Ocean in on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
33
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
34
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
35
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
starting at 16 years of age and older
starting at 35 years of age and older
starting at 21 years of age and older
starting at 18 years of age and older
36
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Hancock
George Washington
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
37
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Columbia space shuttle exploded.
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
The stock market crashed.
38
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1865
1787
1776
1812
39
Who was President during both the Great Depression
and
World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
40
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
25
435
100
41
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism
colonialism
sectionalism
imperialism
42
What is the capital of Arizona?
Tucson
Prescott
Phoenix
Flagstaff
43
What is
one
right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
jury trial
free speech
to bear arms
44
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Hawaii
Guam
Panama
Cuba
45
What is
one
responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
serve on a jury
obey the laws
pay taxes
attend private school
46
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
the state where you live
the President of the United States of America
47
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Wisconsin
Oregon
Alaska
Connecticut
48
Which of the following includes
two
major political parties in the United States?
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Republican Party
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
49
Name
one
of the two current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona.
John McCain
Jeff Flake
Paul Gossar
Mark Kelly
50
What are the
two
parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the President and the Cabinet
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
51
Which of the following wars was fought by the Unites States in the 1800's?
Korean War
World War I
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
52
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
53
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Doug Ducey
Joe Biden
Kamela Harris
JD Vance
54
Who vetoes bills?
the President Pro Tempore
the President
the Majority Leader
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
55
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
oil rights
taxes
religious freedom
slavery
56
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is
one
power?
to make treaties
to provide public education
to establish police departments
to issue driver's licenses
57
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom for the slaves
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared equal rights for women
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
58
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Huli
Kikuyu
Maori
59
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
December 31
June 30
September 15
60
Who was the President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
61
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Articles of Confederation
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Emancipation Proclamation
62
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is
one
power of the states?
print money
issue passports
provide public education
create an army
63
Which of the following includes
two
rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
free speech and justice
life and liberty
bear arms and pay taxes
vote and pursuit of happiness
64
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state location
by state geographical site
by state population
65
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
2
6
8
4
66
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
established the Harvard Law School
ran for President of the United States
fought for civil rights
became the first black U.S. Senator
67
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
68
What does the judicial branch do?
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
decides in a law goes against the Constitution
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
69
What Ocean in on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
70
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Federal Reserve
checks and balances
the Bill of Rights
the military
71
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Municipal Court
the District Court
the Supreme Court
the Superior Court
72
Who makes federal laws?
the Attorney General
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the Justice Department
73
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
Represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.
They represent the 13 original colonies.
Represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
74
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
Joe Biden
John Roberts
John McCain
Mike Pence
75
What was
one
important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
76
What is
one
branch of the federal government?
governor
treasury
judicial
military
77
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
78
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
founded the Red Cross
made the first American flag
established a college for women
79
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
determines whether citizens prosecuted to full extent of law
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
draws boundaries of congressional districts
80
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
50
36
10
27
81
What is an amendment?
a preamble to the Constitution
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
a change to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
82
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Italians
Africans
Spaniards
Canadians
83
What is
one
promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to defend the U.S. Constitution
to get an education
to register to vote
to join a political party
84
What is
one
reason colonists came to America?
education
elect a new king
better health
religious freedom
85
Name
one
of the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.
Paul Gossar
Raúl Grijalva
Paul Ryan
Krysten Sinema
86
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Paul Gossar
Katie Hobbes
Kari Lake
Donald Trump
87
When is Independence Day celebrated?
September 17
July 4
April 19
November 11
88
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the colonists wanted a new king
89
Which of the following includes
two
rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
90
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country Tis of Thee
God Bless the U.S.A
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
91
Who is
one
of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
92
What is
one
right that only applies to United States citizens?
run for federal office
speak freely
own a weapon
practice a religion
93
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
8
4
2
6
94
Which of the following includes
three
of the 13 original states?
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
95
In what month is the election day for President?
January
August
November
June
96
What is freedom of religion?
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
States may choose a religion for the people.
97
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of State
the Vice President
98
Which of the following includes
two
Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
99
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
all people in the Senator's state
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
100
What is
one
thing Benjamin Franklin was famous for?
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
fourth president of the United States
decorated war general
