Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

the state's population, some states have more people, they have more people

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

help with a campaign & run for office, vote & join a political party, call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans

Name two national U.S. holidays.

New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day, Presidents' Day and Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day

What does the Constitution do?

sets up the government, defines the government, protects the basic rights of Americans

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

states' rights (that directly related to owning people), slavery, economic reasons

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens 18 and older can vote, Any citizen can vote (men and women), a male citizen of any race can vote, you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote

Where is the statue of Liberty?

Liberty Island, New York, New Jersey

Why did the colonists fight the British?

because the British army stayed in their houses, because of high taxes, because they didn't have self-government

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Mississippi river, Missouri river

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

because there is one star for each state, because there are 50 states, because each star represents a state

What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

What does the judicial branch do?

resolves disputes, explains laws, reviews laws, decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

be loyal to the United States, obey the laws of the United States, give up loyalty to other countries, serve in the military (if needed)

What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

first Postmaster General of the United States, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, U.S. Diplomat, started the first free libraries

What is one reason colonists came to America?

freedom, religious freedom, political liberty, economic opportunity

What is the economic system in the United States?

market economy, capitalist economy

What is one power of the federal government?

declare war, create an army, print money, make treaties

What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?

vote in a federal election, serve on a jury

What are the 2 parts of Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

petition the government, speech, religion, assembly

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law, Leaders must obey the law

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because the stripes represent the original colonies, because there were 13 original colonies

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances, separation of powers

Name your U.S. Representative.

Think of your representative's name., Think of your representative's name.

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of expression and freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion and right to bear arms

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1
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Atlantic ocean
Indian ocean
Arctic ocean
2
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
the state's population
some states have more people
some states are bigger
they have more people
3
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
help with a campaign & run for office
vote & join a political party
publicly support or oppose a policy & join a civic group
call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
4
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
July 4
January 1
April 15
February 14
5
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
built houses for poor people
ran for president of the United States
6
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Columbus Day and Veterans Day
Presidents' Day and Memorial Day
Independence Day and Labor Day
7
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
We the People
defines the government
protects the basic rights of Americans
8
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
states' rights (that directly related to owning people)
Abraham Lincoln
slavery
economic reasons
9
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
a male citizen of any race can vote
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
10
Where is the statue of Liberty?
Washington, D.C.
Liberty Island
New York
New Jersey
11
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because of high taxes
because they didn't have self-government
because they wanted to go back to Great Britain
12
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1919
1803
1776
13
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Supreme Court
the President
the voters
Congress
14
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
liberal and socialist
populist and conservative
whigs and democrats
democratic and republican
15
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi river
Missouri river
Tennessee river
Colorado River
16
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because there are 50 states
because each star represents a state
because you can see 50 stars in the night sky
17
What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?
bear arms
vote in a federal election
run for federal office
freedom of assembly
18
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Cold weather
Communism
High taxes
Hitler
19
What does the judicial branch do?
resolves disputes
explains laws
reviews laws
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
20
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War I
Spanish-American War
Civil War
21
Who was the first President?
John F. Kennedy
Barack Obama
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
22
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
serve in the military (if needed)
23
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
8
4
2
24
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
James Madison
Barack Obama
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
25
What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
first Postmaster General of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
U.S. Diplomat
started the first free libraries
26
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
religious freedom
political liberty
economic opportunity
27
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist economy
market economy
socialist economy
capitalist economy
28
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people in their town
all the people of a territory
all the people of the United States
all the people of the state
29
What is one power of the federal government?
declare war
create an army
print money
make treaties
30
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
sign up for the selective service
vote in a federal election
pay taxes
serve on a jury
31
What is one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Sioux
Crow
Mohegan
Cherokee
32
What is the name of the national anthem?
You're a Grand Old Flag
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
the Star-Spangled Banner
33
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
the Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
the Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet
the House of Lords and House of Commons
the Senate and the House of Representatives
34
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
petition the government
speech
religion
assembly
35
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
36
What is the name of the President now?
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Joe Biden
37
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Boston
New York City
38
What is freedom of religion?
You can say what you want
All religions must not cost money
All people go to heaven
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
39
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because it looked the best
because it took 13 years to get independence
because there were 13 original colonies
40
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Constitution
41
Who was President during World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
42
We elect a president for how many years?
6
2
8
4
43
Who is Chief Justice of the United States now?
Robert Redford
John Smith
Julia Roberts
John Roberts
44
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The Congress
The President
The Chief Justice
45
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
other countries
the military
checks and balances
separation of powers
46
What does the President's cabinet do?
vetoes bills
advises the President
holds the President's food
makes laws
47
Name your U.S. Representative.
Think of your representative's name.
Think of your representative's name.
48
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
18 and older
21 and older
18-65
16 and older
49
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
435
50
204
50
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
right to vote and right to run for office
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
freedom of religion and right to bear arms
51
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Indian ocean
Arctic ocean
Atlantic ocean
52
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name 1 of the writers.
Publius
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
53
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
England, Russia, Italy
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
Japan, Austria, China
Japan, Italy, Germany
54
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
55
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Bill of Rights
certain unalienable rights
We the People
life, liberty, happiness
56
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
100
32
18
27
57
Who makes federal laws?
legislature
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
58
Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.
the War of 1812
the Mexican-American War
the Civil War
the War between the States
59
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Abraham Lincoln
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
60
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
61
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for libraries
fought for women's rights
fought for the Confederacy
fought for civil rights
62
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
2
4
8
63
Who is one of your state's senators now?
Think of one senator from your state.
Do you know the second Senator from your state?
64
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 29, 1775
October 19, 1781
August 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
65
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the President pro tem. of the Senate
the Secretary of State
the Secretary of the Treasury
66
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
led the United States during the Civil War
saved the Union
was the first President of the United States
67
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
5
68
Name one state that borders Canada.
New York
Vermont
Maine
Washington
69
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide safety (fire departments)
give a driver's license
provide protection (police)
70
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the Federal Court of Appeals
the District Court
the Juvenile Courts
71
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between ages 17 and 21
age 21
between ages 18 and 26
age 18
72
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Mexican-American War
Civil War
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
73
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
hippie (movement)
women's suffrage (movement)
black lives matter (movement)
74
In what month do we vote for President?
January
September
November
March
75
Name one branch or part of the government.
the Police (justice)
Congress (legislative)
the Courts (judicial)
President (executive)
76
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Vietnam War
Korean War
World War I
World War II
77
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native people
Indians
American Indians
Native Americans
78
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the Supreme Court
the voters
Congress
79
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence
put a new government in place
declared our independence
said that the United States is free
80
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
life and pursuit of happiness
life and death
liberty and pursuit of happiness
81
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education
82
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Native Americans
Europeans
people from Africa
83
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
9
100
50
84
When do we celebrate Independence day?
July 4
June 14
1st Monday in September
3rd Thursday in November
85
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
the Louisiana territory
Hawaii
Lousiana
Thomas Jefferson
86
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
87
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
the Vice President
Speaker of the House
88
What did the Emancipation proclamation do?
freed slaves in the Confederate States
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed the slaves
freed slaves in most Southern states
89
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Texas
California
New Mexico
Arizona
90
What is an amendment
a new Constitution
something you put on an injury
an addition (to the Constitution)
a change (to the Constitution)
91
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
North America
the military
the flag
the United States
92
Name one US territory.
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
93
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
the people elected the first Black president
the internet was invented
hurricane Sandy destroyed New Orleans
94
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
the Colonies declared independence
the states ratified the Constitution
the Constitution was written
95
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the General
the Secretary of Defense
the Vice President
the President

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