What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution

What major event happened on September 11, 2001?

Terrorists attacked the United States

What is an amendment?

a change or addition to the Constitution

For what is Susan B. Anthony best known?

fighting for women's rights and civil rights

For what is Martin King, Jr. best known?

fighting for civil rights and equality for all Americans

What is a promise that a person does NOT have to make when becoming a U.S. citizen?

pledge the destruction of every other country

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

declared our independence from England

Name one right reserved only for U.S. citizens?

the right to run for federal office

Which of these were NOT a reason colonists fought the British?

colonists wanted more money from the British

Which of the following statements about voting rights is true?

Any citizens 18 years or older may vote

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1
In what month does the U.S. vote for President of the United States?
November
Februrary
May
September
2
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet level position?
Vice President
Attorney General
Representative
Secretary of Commerce
3
Who is the chief executive of a state?
The State Commander
The Senator
the Lieutenant Governor
the Governor
4
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Whigs and Democratic
Democratic and Republican
Republican and Socialist
Communist and Republican
5
The United States shares a border with Canada. Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Kentucky
South Carolina
Georgia
Alaska
6
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The American Revolution officially ended
The Declaration of Independence was signed.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
The United States entered World War II
7
Which of the following is NOT an example of participating in the democratic process?
joining a civic group
running for office
joining a political party
never voting
8
Which Constitutional Amendment related to voting rights for women?
19th
27th
2nd
1st
9
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Terrorists attacked the United States
The stock market crashed
The USS Maine sank in Havana Harbor
10
The Statue of Liberty is an important monument to Americans. Where is this monument located?
New York
Washington, D.C.
Orlando
Memphis
11
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Congress
the President
Chief Justice
FBI Director
12
When is the last day to send in federal income tax forms?
February 15
March 15
April 15
January 15
13
Which of the following freedoms does the First Amendment protect?
assembly
religion
all choices are correct
speech
14
What was the central cause of the Civil War?
the Gold Rush
slavery
the Confederate attack at Gettysburg
the Union attack on Fort Sumter
15
Under the Constitution, What is one power reserved for the states?
to print money
to declare war
to make treaties
to provide education
16
What is the purpose of the President's Cabinet?
to fire federal employees
to advise the President
to speak for the President
to sign bills into law
17
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
50
430
420
435
18
The first three words of the Constitution are "We the People." Which idea does this most support?
Divine Right of Kings
control of the church
absolute monarchy
self-government
19
What ocean lies on the East Coast of the United States?
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Atlantic
Southern
20
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
38
45
27
50
21
What is one responsibility that only a U.S. citizen can perform?
serve on a jury
visit the White House
obey traffic laws
always agree with the president
22
Which one of these is NOT a branch of government?
financial
judicial
executive
legislative
23
The United States has several national holidays. Which of the following are two of them?
Memorial Day and Independence Day
Veterans Day and Columbus Day
Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All choices are correct
24
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
a vote for the people to impeach the President
a vetoed bill
the end of a war
25
For what is Susan B. Anthony best known?
fighting for women's rights and civil rights
fighting for prison reforms
writing Uncle Tom's Cabin
being a leader during the Harlem Renaissance
26
Many rivers in the US are vital to trade & transportation. Which of the following are the longest rivers in the US?
Nile and Euphrates
Mississippi and the Nile
Missouri and Mississippi
Barren and Ohio
27
For what is Martin King, Jr. best known?
leading the Temperance Movement
fighting for prison reform
breaking the color barrier in professional baseball
fighting for civil rights and equality for all Americans
28
Who signs bills into law?
Secretary of Defense
President
Speaker of the House
Vice President
29
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
April 9, 1865
September 17, 1787
December 7, 1941
July 4, 1776
30
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Woodrow Wilson
31
What is one right or freedom from the Second Amendment?
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to a speedy trial
Right to bear arms
Right to vote
32
The US has a national anthem that is played or sung before athletic events. What is the anthem called?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Stars and Stripes Forever
My Old Kentucky Home
American the Beautiful
33
What is a promise that a person does NOT have to make when becoming a U.S. citizen?
obey the laws of the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
pledge the destruction of every other country
be loyal to the United States
34
Before he was the President, Eisenhower was a general. In which war did he fight?
WWII
Korean War
Vietnam War
Mexcian War
35
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
explained the rules of the government
ended the Civil War
united the Native American tribes
declared our independence from England
36
Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
37
Name one right reserved only for U.S. citizens?
an eye for an eye
the right to run for federal office
the right to steal needed items
the right to run for judge on the Supreme Court
38
The United States has several U.S. territories. Which of the following is NOT a territory of the United States?
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
Mexico
Puerto Rico
39
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
protects the basic rights of Americans
sets up America's government
defines the government
all choices are correct
40
Which of these were NOT a reason colonists fought the British?
colonists wanted more money from the British
colonists didn't have self government
the British army stayed in colonists' homes
colonists were paying high taxes
41
Which of the following statements about voting rights is true?
Any citizens 18 years or older may vote
Everyone must pass a literacy test to vote
Everyone must pay a poll tax to vote
Only me may vote
42
The United States economy is based on the idea of
socialism
capitalism
communism
mercantilism
43
Under the Constitution, Which of the following is NOT one of the powers of the federal government?
to create an army
to print money
to create marriage law
to declare war
44
What ocean lies on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Gulf Mexico
Southern
45
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
John Hancock
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
46
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the judicial branch?
to decide if a law goes against the Constitution
to resolve disputes
to review laws
to declare war
47
How is the Speaker of the House determined?
Elected by the People
Chosen by the President
Chosen by the Senate
Elected by the house members
48
If the President can not longer serve, who is next in line to become the President?
Speaker of the House
his or her spouse
Secretary of State
Vice President
49
If both the President and the Vice President can not longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Agriculture
Communications Director
Secretary of State
50
How many U.S. Senators does the United States have?
13
50
100
12
51
Which of the following wars was NOT fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Mexican War
Persian Gulf War
52
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
Portuguese
Native Americans
Spanish
53
Who vetoes bills?
President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
54
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence (from France)
Ended the American Revolution
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
Formed a pact with Great Britain
55
For how many years does the U.S. elect members of the House of Representatives?
6
2
3
4
56
Which of the following did Abraham Lincoln NOT do?
created the New Deal programs
led the United State during the Civil War
freed the slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation
saved the Union
57
Which best defines freedom of religion?
Citizens have to choose one of three major religions to follow
Citizens cannot practice religion openly
Citizens must practice a certain religion
Citizens can practice any religion or not practice a religion
58
How many Senators are elected from each state?
2
4
8
6
59
To what do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
God
The President
The United States
the Supreme Court
60
The United States shares a border with Mexico. Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Maine
Florida
Texas
Colorado
61
When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
October 31
July 4
December 25
September 21
62
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Frankfort
Lexington
Louisville
Bowling Green
63
Which of the following countries as NOT an enemy of the United States during World War II?
Canada
Japan
Germany
Italy
64
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
34
27
41
18
65
What movement attempted to end racial discrimination?
the Temperance Movement
the Civil Rights Movement
the Manifest Destiny Movement
the Transcendentalist Movement
66
The United States flag is comprised of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. What do the fifty stars represent?
each of the fifty states
the fifty original colonies
they fifty original presidents
the fifty laws of the land
67
Whom does a U.S. Senator represent?
his/her party
the president
the entire state
half of the states
68
Who makes federal law?
the President
individual states
Congress
the Supreme Court
69
Which was was fought between the United States and the Confederate States of America?
The Civil War
The Spanish American War
World War I
The American Revolution
70
Which of the following factors determines the number of representatives per state?
area of the state
popular vote
interstate highways
population
71
Which of the following was NOT one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
John Jay
Thomas Hobbes
Alexander Hamilton
72
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the FBI
executive branch
checks and balances
tariffs
73
Which of the following statements about Benjamin Franklin is NOT true?
He wrote Poor Richards Almanack
He was the first Postmaster General of the United States
He was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
He was the third President of the United States
74
What is the capital of the United States?
Los Angeles
Nashville
New York
Washington ,D.C.
75
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
9
13
7
76
The United States flag is comprise of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. What do the thirteen stripes represented?
the thirteen original presidents
that thirteen was a lucky number
the thirteen laws of the land
the thirteen original colonies
77
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King, Jr
George Washington
78
Which of the following is NOT a right granted in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
the right to be a member of Congress
pursuit of happiness
79
What are the two parts of Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the executive and judicial branches
the Senate and the executive branch
the House of Representatives and the judicial branch
80
For how many years does the U. S. elect the President?
eight
four
two
six
81
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Northwest Ordinance
the Louisiana Purchase
the Constitution
82
What is the rule of law?
The law changes based on situations
Everyone must follow the law, including citizens and leaders
The law changes every few years
Most people must follow the law and leaders don't' have to obey them
83
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
created Medicaid and Medicare during the War on Poverty
freed all the Japanese-Americans that were in interment camps during WWII
created Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the Great Depression
freed slaves in the Confederate States
84
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Mexican Cession
the Louisiana Territory
California
the Northwest Territory
85
When was the Constitution written?
1619
1861
1776
1787
86
Who is in charge of the Senate?
President
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Speaker of the House
87
Which of these is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of speech
freedom to overthrow the government
88
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
World War II
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
American Revolution
89
Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
to spread slavery
for freedom
for political liberty
to have more religious freedom
90
How many U.S. States are there?
48
57
51
50
91
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Magna Carta
the Prologue
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
92
Who was the President during World War I?
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
93
For how many years does the U.S. elect members of the Senate?
6
8
4
10
94
Which of the following was NOT an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Tuareg
95
Which of the following is NOT one of the original thirteen states?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
96
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Asians
Americans
Africans
Australians
97
Who is known as the Father of Our Country?
John Adams
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
98
How old do citizens have to be to votes for President?
21
18
20
19
99
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Circuit Court
the District Court
the Supreme Court
the Kentucky Supreme Court
100
During the Cold War, what was the United States' main concern?
Communism
Immigration reform
Terrorism
Nazism

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