Name a right only for US citizens.

the right to vote or run in a federal election

1. What does the Constitution do?

Defines the government and basic rights.

1. What is an amendment?

a change or addition to the Constitution

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

One thing Benjamin Franklin was famous for was

writing "Poor Richard's Almanac"

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

representatives are based on population

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

announced US independence from Great Britain

Click on a cabinet position.

Secretary of State, Secretary of Homeland Security

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

each star represents a state in the United States

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1
Name a right only for US citizens.
the right to bear arms
the right of free speech
the right to vote or run in a federal election
the right of assembly
2
Which is an important action of Abraham Lincoln?
saved or preserved the Union
prevented the British from burning Washington
went to a play at Ford's theater
chastised the southern states
3
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Vice President
Speaker of the House
the President
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
4
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
four years (4)
eight years (8)
two years (2)
six years (6)
5
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
the Congress
The Supreme Court
a. the President
6
1. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to have a lawyer present if questioned by police
Right to vote
7
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
June 4, 1776
September 4, 1776
July 4, 1776
August 4, 1776
8
Which war was fought in the 1900s?
War of 1812
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
9
1. What does the Constitution do?
creates presidential rules
makes laws
defines laws
Defines the government and basic rights.
10
1. What is an amendment?
an opinion of the Supreme Court
a change or addition to the Constitution
a new law
the Bill of Rights
11
We elect a President for how many years?
six years (6)
two years (2)
four years (4)
eight years (8)
12
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
Communism
Totalitarianism
Fascism
Socialism
13
In what war was Eisenhower a general.
World War II
World War I
Korean War
Spanish-American War
14
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
the Senate and the Supreme Court
the Senate and the President
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the House of Representatives and the President
15
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
protested poor working conditions
fought for women's rights
fought for unequal distribution of wealth
worked for environmental controls
16
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Green Party and Progressives
Democrats and Republicans
Whigs and Tories
Socialists and Progressives
17
When was the Constitution written ?
1785
1790
1776
1787
18
What is the name of the Vice President of the US now?
Bernie Sanders
Mike Pence
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
19
Who does a US Senator represent?
the governor of the state
the people of the state
the people of the US
the state legislature
20
Who makes federal laws?
the President
Congress
the Supreme Court
joint committees
21
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Congress
the Supreme Court
checks and balances
special prosecutors
22
One thing Benjamin Franklin was famous for was
flying kites
being a humanitarian
rational, logical thinking
writing "Poor Richard's Almanac"
23
Who was the first President?
John Quincy Adams
Samuel Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
24
What is the capital of your state?
Milwaukee, WI
Madison, WI
Appleton, WI
Green Bay, WI
25
Who was the "Father of our country"?
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
26
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
February 15
April 15
March 15
January 15
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Thomas Paine
28
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Ron Johnson
Scott L. Fitzgerald
Tony Evers
Paul Ryan
29
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
six years (6)
eight years (8)
two years (2)
four years (4)
30
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Manhattan Island
Liberty Island
Alcatraz Island
Ellis Island
31
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
representatives are based on number of counties in a state
representatives are based on the area of the state
representatives are based on registered voters
representatives are based on population
32
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Federal Appeals Court
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
33
1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Justifications
Bill of Rights
Bill of Freedoms
Bill of Liberties
34
What is a responsibility that is only for US citizens?
to vote in a federal election
to work to elect a state representative
to participate in rallies and protest marches
to work to elect a presidential candiddate
35
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced US independence from France
announced US independence from Germany
announced US independence from Great Britain
announced US independence from Canada
36
Click on a cabinet position.
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Secretary of Homeland Security
37
Who was President during World War I?
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
38
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
When they turn 21
When they turn 20.
When they turn 18
When they turn 25.
39
Name a US territory.
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Hawaiian Islands
New Zealand
40
Under our Constitution which of these powers belongs to the states?
printing money
creating an army
approving zoning and land use
making treaties
41
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
each star represents a state in the United States
each star equals a number of years since the birth of the US
each star represents two Senators in the US Senate
each star represents a battle the US won
42
Under the Constitution, which power belongs to the federal government
give driver's and marriage licenses
declare war
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
43
What is the ocean on the East Coast of the US?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
44
In what month do we vote for President?
December
November
January
February
45
1. What are the first words of the Constitution indicating self-government?
When in the course of human events
We the people
We hold these truths to be self-evident
Our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation
46
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
three hundred forty-five (345)
four hundred thirty-five (435)
one hundred (100)
five hundred thirty-eight (538)
47
What is the capital of the US?
Seattle, WA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Madison, WI
48
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
49
The Federalist Papers were written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Paine
Aaron Burr
50
What is the name of the national anthem?
"Star-Spangled Banner"
"My Country 'Tis of Thee"
"Yankee Doodle"
"America the Beautiful"
51
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
December 25
November 11
January 1
52
What does the judicial branch do?
Rewrites the Constitution to fit modern times
Reviews and explains laws; decides constitutionality of laws
Reviews all laws passed by the Congress
Helps pass bills into law
53
Why did the colonists fight the British?
To keep US money in the US
because of high taxes and lack of representation
because the British were commandeering sailors
because they wanted a country without allegiance to a king.
54
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
South Americans
Mexicans
Canadians
Africans
55
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
56
Who signs bills to become laws?
Speaker of the House
Congress
President
57
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro Tempore of Senate
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
58
What is the political party of the President?
Socialist
Democrat
Progressive
Republican
59
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the US?
Terrorists broke into Israeli Olympic housing, killing many.
Terrorists captured US embassy employees as hostages
Terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon
Terrorists blew up the FBI Building in Oklahoma City.
60
Which is a reason(s) that led to the Civil War?
freedom of expression
state's rights and slavery
shipping and import duties
excessive taxes
61
What does the President's cabinet do?
decides on Constitutionality of laws
advises the President
makes laws
formulates federal policy
62
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
63
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Canadians
Filipinos
Mexicans
64
What is the name of the President of the US now?
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Paul Ryan
Barak Obama
65
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
the Congress
the President
The flag of the US
the Supreme Court
66
1. What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone except president must follow the law
Everyone must follow the law
Everyone except Congress must follow the law
Everyone except president and Congress must follow the law
67
Which is a national US holiday?
Ground Hog Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
Memorial Day
Bosses' Day
68
What is one reason colonists came to the US?
because they didn't fit in with other cultures
to escape punishment for crimes
to seek religious and political freedom
to acquire land
69
How many justices are (usually) on the Supreme Court?
eight (8)
seven (7)
fifteen (15)
nine (9)
70
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Met to declare freedom from Britain
Wrote the Articles of Confederation
Wrote Bill of Rights
Wrote and adopted the Constitution.
71
Which state borders Mexico?
Texas
Nevada
Oklahoma
Utah
72
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
to run for office
to join a civic group
to vote in every election
to give up loyalty to other countries; loyalty to US
73
Who is the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court now?
John Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Ginsburg
Samuel Alito
74
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
saved or preserved the Union
freed the slaves
chastised the southern states
prevented the British from burning Washington
75
Which of the following states borders Canada?
Maine
New York
Wisconsin
Indiana
76
Who are your state's US Senators now?
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn
Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin
Marco Rubio and Bill Nellson
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul
77
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the House of Representatives
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the President
the Senate
78
How many US Senators are there?
fifty (50)
two hundred (200)
one hundred (100)
one hundred fifty (150)
79
One way to participate in America's democracy.
volunteer to help at a food pantry.
Join a political party
volunteer to help at a school.
give an elected official your opinion on an issue.
80
Who did the US fight in World War II?
Russia, Germany, France
Japan, Italy, Germany
Germany, Italy, Spain
Japan, Great Britain, France
81
Which of the following is not a branch of government?
Courts or judicial
President’s cabinet or advisors
Congress or legislative
President or executive
82
1. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-one (21)
twenty-seven (27)
twenty-three (23)
twenty-five (25)
83
Which of the following is a Wisconsin US Representative?
Kevin McCarthy
Mike Gallaher
Nancy Pelosi
Steve Scalise
84
What right(s) or freedom(s) are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
right of universal suffrage
right to bear arms
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press
85
In the four voting amendments, who is allowed to vote in federal elections?
citizens over 21 (male and female)
citizens over 19 (male and female)
citizens over 25 (male and female)
citizens over 18 (male and female)
86
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for American Indian Rights
fought for equality for all Americans
fought for equal pay and better working conditions
fought for immigration control
87
Which war was fought by the US in the 1800s?
World War I
Korean War
the Spanish-American War
Gulf War
88
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
La Raza Unidad
Civil Rights Movement
Red Power Movement
Women's Movement
89
Who vetoes bills?
the Vice President
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
the Speaker of the House
the President
90
Which of the following are the two longest rivers in the US?
Mississippi and Colorado Rivers
Ohio and Tennessee Rivers
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
Arkansas and Colorado Rivers
91
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
each stripe represents one of the original colonies
each stripe represents a grievance against Great Britain
each stripe represents a leader of the revolution
each stripe represents a battle in the revolution.
92
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
the Louisiana Territory
the Northwest Territory
Florida
93
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
twenty-one (21)
eighteen (18)
nineteen (19)
twenty (20)
94
Name the US war between the North and the South
the Civil War
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
the Spanish-American War
95
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Ron Johnson
Scott Walker
Mitch McConnell
Nancy Pelosi
96
What is the economic system in the United States?
socialist economy
barter economy
state-run economy
capitalist or market economy
97
Which states are part of the 13 original states?
Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee
New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine
Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
98
1. What is freedom of religion?
You may practice any Christian religion
You may practice any religion specified in the Constitution
You may practice or not practice any religion
You may practice any of the 5 major religions

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