What major event happen on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.

What is Freedom of Religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Because of the state's population

If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House of Representatives

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1
Who did the United States fight against in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Russia, China, and England
China, Germany, and France
Vietnam, Korea, and China
2
The first war of the 20th Century was
Korean War
World War II
Gulf War
World War I
3
What is one reason colonists came to America?
To join a civic group
None of the above
To experience traveling across the ocean
Freedom
4
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
All of the above
Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Agriculture
Attorney General and Vice President
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy
5
Which state was not one of the original 13 states?
Virginia
Massachusettes
Illinois
New York
6
What major event happen on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
An accident at Three Mile Island nuclear plant occurred.
Hurricane Andrew struck the United States.
7
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
President
Congress
Separation of Powers
The Supreme Court
8
What is NOT a power of Congress?
Enforce laws
Declare war
Create an army and navy
Print money
9
Which man wrote the Gettysburg Address?
Stephen Douglas
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
10
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote and join a civic group
Give elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group
All of the above
Write a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives
11
How many stripes does the American flag have?
24
50
13
12
12
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
8
12
6
13
What is the capital of your state?
Huntsville
Montgomery
Birmingham
Mobile
14
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Prime Minister
The Speaker of the House
15
What is the economic system in the United States?
Mutual Economy
Command Economy
Republican Economy
Capitalist Economy
16
We elect a President for how many years?
2
6
4
8
17
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Republican and Whigs
Reform and Green
American and Bull Moose
Republican and Democrat
18
What age must citizens be to vote for President of the United States?
17
None of the above
21
18
19
When is the last day one can send in their federal income tax forms?
April 15
March 3
January 1
December 31
20
Who vetoes bills?
The Supreme Court
All of the above
President
Congress
21
When someone is under arrest, what rights are they informed of when they are read their Miranda Rights?
The right to a free attorney if you can't afford one
The right to remain silent
The right to have an attorney present during questioning
All of the above
22
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
November 11
July 4
March 15
January 1
23
Which war was not fought by the United States in the 1900s?
The Vietnam War
Spanish American War
World War II
World War I
24
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
4
8
2
25
Who was President during the Depression and World War II?
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
26
Name a branch of government
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
All of the above
27
What is Freedom of Religion?
You must choose a religion.
You cannot choose the time you practice a religion.
No one can practice a religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
28
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
Government does not have to follow the law.
Everyone must follow the law.
All laws must be the same in every state.
29
Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to
One last meal
Due Process of Law
Bail
Consult with a lawyer before they are arrested
30
How many senators are there?
100
50
75
200
31
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
None of the above
Saddam Hussein
Fidel Castro
32
What do the flag's stripes represent?
The members of the Second Continental Congress
All of the states
None of the above
The original colonies/states
33
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Nile
34
When must all men register for Selective Service?
Men no longer have to register
At age 18
At age 16
At birth
35
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Congress
The State Where You Live
The President
The United States
36
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Assisted in the Underground Railroad
Fought for Civil Rights
Served in World War I
Wrote the poem, "Mother to Son."
37
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Gulf War
War of 1812
World War I
World War II
38
The House of Representatives has _____ members.
535
100
270
435
39
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Freedom of Speech
The President
The People
40
Identify one state that does NOT border Canada.
Washington
Alaska
Montana
Utah
41
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Conservation
The Civil Rights Movement
Prohibition
Women's Suffrage Movement
42
How many stars does the American flag have?
100
24
51
50
43
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is a power of the federal government?
All of the above
To make treaties
To declare war
To print money
44
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Served as a nurse during the Civil War
Fought for Women's Rights
Worked in the Underground Railroad
Wrote "The Star Spangled Banner."
45
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's location
Because of the state's population
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House
Because of the geographical size of the state
46
What does the President's cabinet do?
All of the above
Commands the U.S.
Leads the Armed Forces
Advises the President
47
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
New York, New York
None of the above
Richmond, Va
48
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The U.S. Attorney General
The President Pro Tempore
The Secretary of State
49
Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States Military?
Attorney General
Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
President
50
The 19th Amendment granted the right to vote to which group?
African-Americans
18 year olds
Women
None of the above
51
In which state is the Statue of Liberty?
Virginia
New York
Washington
California
52
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
53
When powers are divided between the states and national government, it is referred to as
Dictatorship
Federalism
Plutocracy
Dual legitimacy
54
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Baltic Sea
Artic
Pacific
Atlantic
55
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
56
Who was President during World War I?
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Richard Nixon
Harry Truman
57
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the government
Sets up the government
All of the above
Protects basic rights of Americans
58
By area, what is the largest state in the U.S.A?
New York
California
Alaska
Texas
59
In what month do we vote for President?
January
November
December
March
60
Formal agreement between two or more sovereign states (nations)
Treaty
Veto
Executive Order
Article
61
What are rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Death and Taxes
Life and right to own a home
Life and death
62
Who was our first president?
George Washington
John Quincy Adams
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
63
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1865
July 4, 1929
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1646
64
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
24
27
21
10
65
What is a promise that one makes when he or she becomes a citizen of the United States?
Give up loyalty to other countries.
All of the above
Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
Be loyal to the United States.
66
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1790
1776
1791
67
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
None of the above
Appellate Court
Trial Court
68
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
69
Based on the Constitution, who can vote?
All of the above
Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote)
Citizens 18 and older can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
70
Who was the leader in Italy during World War II?
Fidel Castro
None of the above
Mussolini
Nikita Khruschev
71
There are _________ continents on Earth.
12
7
9
10
72
What document announced our independence from Great Britain?
Preamble to the Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
73
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Just A Bill
Defend Our Rights
America, The Beautiful
We The People
74
What is one right or freedom from the 1st Amendment?
To bear arms
Vote
Free Speech
Trial by Jury
75
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments granted rights to African-Americans. What is the correct order of rights granted?
Right to Vote, Freedom From Slavery, Equal Citizenship
Freedom From Slavery, Right to Vote, Equal Citizenship
Freedom From Slavery, Equal Citizenship, Right to Vote
Equal Citizenship, Freedom From Slavery, Right to Vote
76
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is a power of the state?
Provide safety (fire departments)
All of the above
Give a driver's license
Provide police protection
77
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
None of Above
Ended World War II
Initiated the Civil War
78
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
War of 1812
World War I
Revolutionary War
Civil War
79
Which state does NOT border Mexico?
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
80
Congress can override a veto of the President with a _____ vote.
1/5
None of the above
3/5
2/3
81
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
None of the above
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Chief of Staff
82
Name the first war to be shown on TV
World War I
Civil War
World War II
Vietnam War
83
Which one is a U.S. territory?
Guam
Bermuda
Togo
Haiti
84
Identify the two longest rivers in the United States.
Colorado River and Ohio River
Missouri River and Mississippi River
Mississippi River and Rio Grande
Missouri River and Rio Grande
85
Who is considered the "Father of Our Country?"
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Patrick Henry
86
War may be declared by
The President
The Congress
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of Defense
87
Who signs bills to become law?
The Supreme Court
The President
None of the Above
Congress
88
The _____ gives citizens the right to bear arms.
The 6th Amendment
The 10th Amendment
The 24th Amendment
The 2nd Amendment
89
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
Digital Hacking
Economic Distress
Computer Fraud
Communism
90
The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
91
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
All of the above
U.S. Diplomat
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
92
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen?
They must have a high school diploma
They must be able to read, write, and speak English
They must be of good moral character
They must live in the U.S. for 5 years
93
What are the two parts of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Presidential Cabinet and House of Representatives
Senate and State Governors
Presidential Cabinet and Senate
94
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1903?
Georgia
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Texas
95
Who makes federal laws?
States
President
The Supreme Court
Congress
96
Which woman is most often associated with sewing the American flag in Philadelphia in 1776.
Betsy Ross
Julia Tutwiler
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Tubman
97
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
God Bless the U.S.A
My Country Tis of Thee
America the Beautiful
98
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Pacific Islanders
Native Americans
Russians
99
The length of term for a federal judge or justice is
6 years
4 years
8 years
Life
100
The citizens of a country hold the power in a
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Democracy

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