Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Select one that applies

To declare war, To create an army

What is the rule of law?

The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law

What did the Emancipation Proclamtion do?

Freed the slaves in the Confederate states

What does the Constitution do?

Sets up and defines the government to protect the basic rights of Americans

Which of the following is not an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Fought in the Revolutionary War

Which is not a reason the colonists fought the British?

Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain

What are the two parts of the US Congress? Select one

The Senate, The House of Representatives

Under our Constituion, some powers belong to the states. Select one that applies

To approve zoning and land use, To give a driver's license

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

some states have more people than other states

What is freedom of religion?

A person can practice any religion, or no religion

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Select one of the writters

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

What are two cabinet level positions? Pick one

Secretary of Education, Attorney General

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

Freedom to petition the government, Freedom of Religion

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1
Which of the following states does not border Canada?
Minnesota
North Dakota
Kansas
Maine
2
Who is the Father of our Country?
George Washington
Nathan Hale
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
3
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
4
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Boston Tea Party
The Teetotalers
The Minutemen
Civil rights movement
5
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
6
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
2
6
4
16
7
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
The Pilgrims
Bostonians
Christopher Columbus
Native Americans
8
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Select one that applies
To declare war
To provide safety and protection
To create an army
To provide schooling and education
9
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The 10 Amendments
The Top Ten Rights
The First Ten
10
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
Thurgood Marshall
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
John Roberts
Mike Pence
11
How many US Senators are there?
62
50
100
500
12
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Detroit
St. Louis
San Francisco
New York
13
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
Run the military
Vote on bills
Hold canned goods and household cleaning supplies
14
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Lead the charge up San Juan Hill
Interpret dreams
Fight for civil rights
Fight in the Civil War
15
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The oldest Senator
The Governor
16
Who was President during World War I?
James Monroe
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Ronald Reagan
17
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
July 4
January 1
September 3
18
What is the rule of law?
The Constitution
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law
The length of time that a law is valid for
The process that must be followed to create a new law
19
What did the Emancipation Proclamtion do?
Completed the purchase of Louisiana
Established the Border States
Fed the emaciated people
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
20
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 38
At age 18
At age 50
At age 25
21
What does the Constitution do?
Constitute all the rules and laws that guide the nation
Establish the boundaries of each state
Divide responsibilites between cities, counties, and states
Sets up and defines the government to protect the basic rights of Americans
22
Which of the following is not an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Fought in the Revolutionary War
Led the US during the Civil War
Saved the Union
Freed the slaves
23
Who vetoes bills?
The Senate Minority Leader
The Chief Justice
The President
The Secretary
24
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
25
Which is not a reason the colonists fought the British?
Because they didn't have self government
Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River
Because of high taxes without representation
Because the British army stayed in their homes
26
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain
End World War II
Free the slaves
27
Who is the Governor of Arkansas?
Mike Beebe
Tim Griffin
Asa Hutchinson
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
28
What are the two parts of the US Congress? Select one
The House of Lords
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The House of Commons
29
Who did the United States fight in World War II? Select one of the correct answers
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
30
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Civil War
The Spanish American War
World War II
31
Which of the following is not a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
No cruel or unusual punisment
Petition the government
Assembly
32
Which of the following is not a US territory?
Great Britain
Guam
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
33
Under our Constituion, some powers belong to the states. Select one that applies
To approve zoning and land use
To make treaties
To give a driver's license
To print money
34
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Floridians
Criminals
Latvians
35
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Attorney General
The Senate ProTempore
The Commander in Chief
The Speaker of the House
36
Which was not a factor leading to the Civil War?
States' rights
Slavery
Economic concerns
Environmental concerns
37
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
some states have more people than other states
Some states have been around longer than other states
some states pay more taxes than other states
some states have more land area than other states
38
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Missiles in Cuba
Access to affordable heating oil
Preserving the southern border
Communism and the Soviet Union
39
Who was the first Presdient?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
40
What is freedom of religion?
A person can do anything they want as long as it is in the name of religion
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
A person can attend any church without paying for it
41
What is the political party of the President now?
Libertarian
Green
Republican
Democratic
42
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Select one of the writters
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
43
Name the US war between the North and the South
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
The Teapot Dome War
The War of 1812
44
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Maxine Waters
Kevin McCarthy
Mitch McConnell
Mike Johnson
45
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Secretary of Defense
The Chief Justice
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The President
46
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
Better Retirement Benifits
To practice Religion
Economic Opportunity
Freedom
47
We select a President for how many years?
8
2
6
4
48
What are two cabinet level positions? Pick one
Secretary of Education
Press Secretary
Attorney General
Chief of Staff
49
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Select one
The right to eat
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of Religion
Freedom from taxes
50
What is the economic system in the United States?
A capitalist or market economy
A planned economy
A socialist economy
A communist economy
51
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
The Vietnam War
Desert Storm
World War II
World War I
52
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 wars the United States has fought
To represent the 13 branches of the Federal Reserve Bank
To represent the 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence
Because there were 13 original colonies
53
In what month do we vote for President?
November
January
July
October
54
Which of the following is not a branch of the government?
Executive
The Capital Building
Legislative
Judicial
55
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Select one
Adjust the thermostat to conserve resources
Vote
Help with a campaign
Graduate from high school
56
Select one of the 4 US Representatives from Arkansas
Bruce Westerman
Asa Hutchinson
Rick Crawford
French Hill
57
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Our political party
Our family
The flag (represnting the United States)
Our home state
58
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
21
16
35
59
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
Little Rock
Dallas
New York City
60
Who are the 2 US Senators for Arkansas? Select One
John McCain
French Hill
Tom Cotton
John Boozman
61
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The Cheif Justice
Congress
The Attorney General
The President
62
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Mitch McConnell
Asa Hutchinson
63
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
42
50
16
9
64
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because the number 50 represents strength
Because it was created on the 50th anniversary of our nation
Because there is one star for each state
Because there have been 50 presidents
65
Which of the following states does not border Mexico?
New Mexico
California
Florida
Arizona
66
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Chief Justice
The Secretary
The Senate Majority Leader
The President
67
What do the judicial branches do? Select one that applies
Create Laws
Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
Resolve disputes
Review Laws
68
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
69
What is an amedment?
A rule that is for men
A rule that is for women
A change or addition to the constitution
A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence
70
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Abraham Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas about the Emancipation Proclamation
The Constitution was replaced by the Declaration of Independence
The Constitution was replaced by the Bill of Rights
The Constitution was written
71
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
62
435
50
100
72
Who does a US Senator represent?
Half the people in the state he or she is eleccted from
All of the citizens of the US
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
The state legislature
73
What is the highest court in the United States?
Legislative Court
Circut Court
District Court
Supreme Court
74
What are the two major political parties in the US? Select one
Green
Republican
Libertarian
Democratic
75
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Was the first woman to walk on the moon
Led Lewis and Clark on their expedition
Fought for women's rights
Created the first dollar coins
76
There were 13 original colonies. Select 1
Arkansas
California
Massachusetts
New York
77
Who makes federal laws?
The Voters
The Vice President
Congress
The Supreme Court
78
What is not a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To obey the laws of the United States
To defend the Constitution
To speak only English
To give up loyalty to other countries
79
What is the longest river in the United States?
Arkansas
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
80
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
George Bush
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
81
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s?
World War II
The Vietnam War
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
82
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Best 2 out of 3
Term Limits
Voting
83
Which of the following is not a US holiday?
Christmas
New Year's Day
Halloween
Presidents' Day
84
What is not something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Being a US diplomat
Being the first Postmaster General of the United States
Saying give me liberty or give me death
Being the author of Poor Richards Almanac
85
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Utah Territory
The Oregon Territory
The Louisana Territory
The Ohio Territory
86
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Supreme Court
The Constitution
The President
The Declaration of Independence
87
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following isn't correct about voting rights?
Men and women can vote
Citizens 18 years and older can vote
Adults of any race can vote
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote
88
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1865
1911
1984
89
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
The Germans sank the Lusitania
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Terrorists attacked the United States
90
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
45
10
50
27
91
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
Celebrate the 4th of July
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
Report crimes
92
What is the name of the national anthem?
America, the Beautiful
The Star Spangled Banner
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Battle Hymn of the Republic
93
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1787
December 7, 1941
September 11, 2001
94
What is the capitol of Arkansas?
Fort Smith
West Memphis
Little Rock
Fayetteville
95
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Ming
Aymara
Tutsis
Navajo
96
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Self Government Rules
In Congress Today
We The People
Our Rules Are
97
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
2
6
4
16
98
What is not a right declared in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Assembly
99
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
January 1
December 7
July 4
September 11
100
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Police Protection
Access to health care
Vote in a federal election
Education

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