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93. Which is state that borders Mexico?
New Mexico
Texas
Alaska
Pennsylvania
2
66. When was the Constitution written?
1987
1902
1787
1767
3
40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Mike Pence
Tom Wolf
Joe Biden
4
20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Pat Toomey
Tom Wolf
Bob Casey Jr
Scott Perry
5
91. Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
Bahamas
Cuba
American Samoa
6
87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Indiana
Creek
Crow
Africana
7
6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
guns
press
to bear arms
8
3. What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the citizens
We the People
Liberty for all
Justice for all
9
10. What is freedom of religion?
forced religion
any religion
no religion
10
37. What does the judicial branch do?
explains laws
reviews laws
Authorize military action
Write and pass new legislation
11
43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
Mike Pence
Bob Casey Jr
Tom Wolf
Pat Toomey
12
38. What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal Court
State Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court
The Presidential Court
13
69. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
14
71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Canada
Alaska
The Northwest Territory
The Louisiana Territory
15
74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
taxation without representation
religious freedom
abortion
16
75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
saved the union
invented the cotton gin
led the United States during the American Revolution
freed the slaves
17
50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
pay a poll tax
vote in a federal election
mandatory military service
run for federal office
18
76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
created state borders
ended the American Revolution
ended World War II
freed the slaves
19
78. Which is a war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War 1
World War 2
American Revolution
The Civil War
20
21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
430
9
100
21
11. What is the economic system in the United States?
presidents economy and worlds economy
market economy and capitalist economy
no economy
market economy and presidents economy
22
56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
November 18
April 18
April 15
November 15
23
89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Arctic
24
What is the correct spelling?
W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N
W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-E-N
W-E-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N
W-A-S-H-E-N-G-T-O-N
25
83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Capitalism
Energy Shortage
Climate Change
Communism
26
25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because the constitution states it
because the amendment states it
because of size
because of the states population
27
59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Africans
American Indians
African Americans
28
64. There were 13 original states. Name three.
Pennsylvania ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey
Washington ▪ North Carolina ▪ Florida
Washington ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey
New Mexico ▪ Texas ▪ Rhode Island
29
1) What is the supreme law of the land?
the convention
bill of rights
independence
the constitution
30
42. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
to print money
to create an army
provide safety and protection
31
65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
The Constitution was ratified.
The Constitution was written
32
100. Which are two national U.S. holidays?
Thanksgiving & Christmas
Presidents’ Day & Memorial Day
Independence Day & Labor Day
New Year’s Day & Take your kid to work day
33
77. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for men's rights
fought for women’s rights
discovered electricity
fought for civil rights
34
36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?*
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of Education
House of Representatives
Secretary of Energy & Secretary of Education
35
53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
stay loyal to only other countries
obey the laws of other countries
give up loyalty to other countries
36
90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
37
68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
3rd president of the US
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
38
86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
terrorists attacked the United States
terrorists attacked Australia
terrorists attacked London
terrorists attacked China
39
73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
Civil War
World War I
The French and Indian War
The American Revolution
40
9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life , Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty , Right to Vote
Life , Liberty
Free Press , Life
41
88. What are the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri, Mississippi
Missouri, Hudson
Mississippi, Ohio
Ohio, Rio Grande
42
70. Who was the first President?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
43
15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Vice President
The President
The Supreme Court
The Commerce Secretary
44
72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
World War I
Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War II
45
62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
46
44. What is the capital of your state?
Hershey
Harrisburg
Philadephia
Pennsylvania
47
14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
checks and balances
separation of powers
the president
48
81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
China, Japan and Turkey
England, Germany and Russia
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Japan, Germany, and Canada
49
45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Green and Republican
Republican and Libertarian
The house and the senate
Democratic and Republican
50
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
51
41. What is one power of the federal government?
to create an army
to provide safety
to print money
to provide education
52
34. Who vetoes bills?
The Vice President
The Senate Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The President
53
8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Formed a pact with Great Britain
Declared our independence (from France)
Ended the American Revolution
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
54
48. Who can Vote?
any race can vote
18 and older
women and men can vote
16 and older
55
46. What is the political party of the President now?
House
Democratic
Republican
Senate
56
63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1786
July 4, 1766
57
27. In what month do we vote for President?
November
October
April
January
58
95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Ellis Island
Liberty Island
Staten Island
Angel Island
59
12. What is the rule of Law?
no one is above the law
no one must follow the law
everyone is above the law
everyone must follow the law
60
84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Animal Rights
Men’s Rights
Civil Rights
Women's Rights
61
49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
mandatory military service
serve on a jury
gun ownership
vote in a federal election
62
39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
12
9
6
18
63
24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Half the people of the country
All the people of their state
Half the people of their state
All the people of the country
64
67.The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution.Name one of the writers
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
65
4. What is an amendment?
It's a change to the Constitution.
It's the process by which Supreme Court Justices are chosen.
It's a vote in Congress.
It's part of the Electoral College.
66
51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
life and liberty
freedom of assembly & freedom of religion
pursuit of happiness and liberty
freedom of expression & freedom of speech
67
94. What is the capital of the United States?
Harrisburg, PA
New York, NY
Hershey,PA
Washington, D.C.
68
30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
The First Lady
The Secretary of State
The Vice President
69
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
A special election is held
The First Lady
The Secretary of State
70
29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Dom Costa
71
32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Vice President
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The First Lady
72
98. What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Home of the Brave
Land of the Free
God bless America
73
80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
William Jefferson Clinton
Woodrow Wilson
74
61. Why did the colonists fight the British?
because they didn’t have self-government
money
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
land
75
55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
serve on jury duty and join military
help with a campaign and run for office
vote and join a political party
76
What is the correct spelling?
H-A-R-R-I-S-B-E-R-G
H-A-R-R-E-S-B-U-R-G
H-A-R-R-I-S-B-U-R-G
H-E-R-R-I-S-B-U-R-G
77
54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
21 and older
36 and older
18 and older
16 and older
78
5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Lights
Bill of Rights
The List of Ten
The Ten Commandments
79
23. Name your U.S. Representative
Scott Perry
Pat Toomey
Bob Casey
Conor Lamb
80
22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
4
6
2
81
96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
thirteen Founding Fathers
thirteen original signers
thirteen original states
thirteen original colonies
82
What is the correct spelling?
H-E-R-S-H-E-Y
H-E-R-S-H-I-Y
H-E-S-H-E-Y
H-E-R-C-H-E-Y
83
79. Who was President during World War I?
Richard M. Nixon
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
84
16. Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Supreme Court
The Attorney General
The Department of Justice
85
82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War I
The Korean War
The American Revolution
86
33. Who signs bills to become laws?
The Attorney General
The Vice President
The President
The President's secretary
87
92. Name one state that borders Canada.
New Mexico
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Washington DC
88
13. Name One Branch of the Government
congress
judicial
vice president
court
89
7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
29
27
33
10
90
35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
They help the presidents family
They clean the White House.
They advise the President
They make laws
91
2. What does the Constitution do?
defines the government
sets up the government
messes up the government
plays games with the government
92
99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?
November 1st
June 4th
April 15th
July 4th
93
97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
50 original signers
50 founding fathers
50 U.S. states
50 original colonies
94
17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
FBI and CIA
Senate and House of Representatives
Department of Justice and Department of Education
President and Supreme Court
95
52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The President
The Military
The United States
The Flag
96
19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
8
4
6
2
97
What is the correct spelling?
P-E-N-S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A
P-E-N-N-S-Y-L-Y-A-N-I-A
P-E-N-N-S-V-L-Y-A-N-I-A
P-E-N-N-S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A
98
47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Bob Casey Jr
Scott Perry
Pat Toomey
99
18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
435
50
2
100
100
58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
land
economic opportunity (money)
travel
freedom
101
57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
between sixteen (16) and twenty-six (26)
at age sixteen (16)
102
85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
fought for higher minimum wage
fought for women's right to vote
fought for marriage equality
103
26. We elect a President for how many years?
4
2
6
8
104
60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Australians
Africans
African Americans
Mexicans
