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1
What was the name of the US war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
World War I
The Civil War
The War of 1812
2
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Presidential cabinet and Senate
The Senate and House of Representatives
Senate and state governors
Presidential cabinet and House of Representatives
3
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them:
Citizens 17 and older can vote
Citizens by birth only can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Only citizens with a job can vote
4
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
command economy
Republican economy
mutual economy
5
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Vice President
The President
6
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Ten (10)
Fifteen (15)
Twenty-seven (27)
One hundred (100)
7
How many years is the elected term for a U.S. Senator?
2
8
4
6
8
What is one right, or freedom, from the 1st Amendment?
to bear arms
to vote
free speech
trial by jury
9
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To create an army
To declare war
To print money
All of the above
10
Who was President during World War I?
Richard Nixon
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Harry Truman
11
Who is the current President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
12
Which of the following is a reason that colonists came to America?
Freedom
All of the above
Practice their religion
Economic opportunity
13
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Elena Kagan
John Roberts
Thurgood Marshall
Samuel Alito
14
Which of the following is NOT a right of everyone living in the U.S.?
peacefully assemble
petition the government
run for federal office
to bear arms
15
Who was president during the Great depression and world War II?
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
16
When does the United States celebrate Independence day?
March 15
May 25
July 4
January 1
17
Why do some states have more representatives than other states in the House of Representatives?
Because of the state's location
Because of the geographical size of the state
Because of size of the state's population
Because the state's representatives have seniority
18
What is the "rule of law"?
All laws must be the same in every state
Everyone must follow the law
Everyone but the President must follow the law
Government does not have to follow the law
19
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Terrorists attacked the United States
An accident at Three Mile Island
Hurrican Andrew struck the U.S.
20
Who is the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Chuck Schumer
Mitch McConnell
Kay Ivey
21
Who did the US fight in WWII?
Russia, Germany and Japan
Korea, VIetnam and Italy
Japan, Germany and Italy
Germany, Italy and Afghanistan
22
Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian
Arctic
Atlantic
Pacific
23
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
New Hampshire
24
Who signs bills to become laws?
Supreme Court
President
none of the above
Congress
25
In what month do citizens vote in a Presidential election?
March
January
December
November
26
How many U.S. Senators are there?
200
50
100
75
27
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and death
Liberty and justice
life and the right to own a home
Liberty and pursuit of happiness
28
Which do individuals show loyalty to when they say the pledge of allegiance?
United States of America
Congress
the state where one lives
The President
29
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
30
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
Atlanta
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
31
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Preamble
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
none of the above
32
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
60
50
435
100
33
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. what are these words?
We the Union
We the Constituents
We the People
We the Confederacy
34
What is freedom of religion?
You cannot choose the time you practice your religion
You must choose a religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
No one can practice a religion
35
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
8
6
9
12
36
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Trial Court
37
Which of the following was a major achievement of Susan B. Anthony?
Wrote "The Star- Spangled Banner"
Served as a nurse in the Civil War
Helped develop the railroad system
Fought for women's rights
38
What is one major function of the Cabinet of the U.S.?
Advises the President
Leads the armed forces
Commands the U.S.
All of the above
39
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's
Mexican-American War
World War I
Korean War
World War II
40
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Establishes freedom from Great Britain
Names the next President
Creates alliances with other countries
41
In what way can Americans participate in their democracy?
Vote in an election
Join a community group
Call their Senator and Representative about an issue
All of the above
42
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Prohibition
The Civil Rights movement
Women's Suffrage
Conservation
43
Which branch of government decides if a law violates the Constitution?
Executive
Legislative
None of the above
Judicial
44
What is the supreme law of the land?
Supreme Court
Book of laws
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
45
What does a U.S. Senator represent?
Citizens in a district
A US region
All the people in one state
Americans living abroad
46
What position is the leader of the executive branch?
The President
The Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
Prime Minister
47
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1865
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1646
July 4, 1929
48
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
Served in World War I
assisted the Underground Railroad
Wrote the poem, "Mother to Son"
Fought for civil rights
49
Which state does not border Mexico?
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
50
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Germany, Italy and Afghanistan
Japan, Germany and Italy
Korea, Vietnam and Italy
Russia, Germany and Japan
51
Which of the following is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens?
Hold a job
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Vote in a federal election
52
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Russians
Pacific Islanders
Germans
53
At what age must all men register for the selective service?
at 18
men no longer have to register
at birth
at 16
54
Which war was not fought by the United States in the 1900's?
World War I
Vietnam War
Spanish-American War
World War II
55
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
digital hacking
computer fraud
Communism
economic distress
56
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Nationalist and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican
Constitutional and Unionist
57
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Secretary of State
US Attorney General
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President Pro Tempore
58
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
December 31
March 3
January 1
59
Which of the following is a branch or part of the government?
Legislative
All of the above
Executive
Judicial
60
What is one role that Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Youngest member of the Continental Congress
Third president of the US
Third President of the US
US diplomat
61
How many years is the term for a US representative?
5
4
2
3
62
A change to the Constitution is known as what?
veto
caucus
resolution
Amendment
63
What is the political party of the current US President?
Democrat
Federalist
Republican
Unionist
64
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Haiti
Guam
Togo
Bermuda
65
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
1776
1790
1791
66
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
federalism
republicanism
capitalism
67
There were 13 original states. Name three:
New York, Kentucky and Georgia
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina
Washington, Oregon and California
Virginia, North Carolina and Florida
68
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes the president?
none of the above
Chief of Staff
Vice President
Speaker of the House
69
Who is considered to be the "father of our country"?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
70
Who lived in North America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
American Indians
Russians
71
Name one group of American Indian tribes in the United States.
Mohegan, Inuit, Mayan
Pueblo, Apache and Aztec
Iroquois, Creek, Inca
Cherokee, Navajo, Creek
72
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star- Spangled Banner
My Country 'Tis of Thee
God Bless the USA
America the Beautiful
73
Which of these MOST contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Immigration
Slavery
Conflict with Canada
Railroad expansion
74
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
75
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
J.D. Vance
Kay Ivey
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
76
What do the American flag's stripes represent?
None of the above
The number of former flags
The original colonies
Members of the 2nd Continental Congress
77
What is one promise an individual makes when they become a United States citizen?
Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
Be loyal to the United States
Give up loyalty to other countries
All of the above
78
Who was the first U.S. President?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
79
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
Create peace with Great Britain
Established a structure for the US government
Listed the rights of colonial women
80
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes
Because the British army stayed in their houses
Because the British denied them self-government
All of the above
81
Which of the following is a current US Senator from Alabama?
Kamala Harris
Doug Jones
Tommy Tuberville
Kay Ivey
82
Name two U.S. national holidays
Independence Day and St. Patrick's Day
MLK Day and Columbus Day
Memorial Day and Valentine's Day
Mardi Gras and President's Day
83
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
clean up the neighborhood
get a job
all of the above
serve on a jury
84
Who is the current governor of Alabama?
Richard Shelby
Will Ainsworth
Doug Jones
Kay Ivey
85
Name the US Representative for your congressional district
Katie Britt
Dale Strong
Nancy Pelosi
Tommy Tuberville
86
Which of the following are Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Commerce
All of the above
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy
Attorney General and Vice President
87
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Coin or print money
Provide schooling or education
Create an army
Make treaties
88
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
All of the above
The Constitution was written
Peace was negotiated with Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence was written
89
Which of the following positions has the power to veto a bill?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
President
Attorney General
90
Identify one state that does not border Canada?
Montana
Alaska
Washington
Utah
91
Identify the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri and Mississippi
Mississippi and Rio Grande
Colorado and Ohio
Missouri and Rio Grande
92
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
New York City, NY
Richmond, VA
none of the above
93
Which ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Indian
Arctic
Atlantic
Pacific
94
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
none of the above
17
21
18
95
What allowed for the freeing of enslaved people in Confederate territory during the Civil War?
Constitution
Gettysburg Address
Emancipation Proclamation
Declaration of Independence
96
Laws are written by
Congress
President
Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
97
How many years is the elected term of a US President?
6
8
4
2
98
What is the capital of Alabama?
Smut Eye
Montgomery
Tater Knob
Lim Rock
99
What is one important thing Abraham Lincoln accomplished?
Declared war on Spain
Established the United Nations
Purchased Alaska
Saved the union
100
What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?
Former Presidents
Key battles of the American Revolution
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
The number of states
