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1
What are 2 Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of the World
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Education
2
What is Missouri’s capital?
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Denver
Springfield
3
What is 1 U.S. territory?
Puerto Rico
Nothern Mariana Islands’
Guam
Honduras
4
What does the judicial branch do?
Review & explains laws
Vetoes laws
Regulates Foreign Relations
Sets Taxes
5
What ocean is on the East Coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
6
“We the People” is the idea of self-government in the constitution.
False
True
7
What is 1 important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Paid the Slaves
Saved the Union
Saved Benjamin Franklin
8
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
The President
9
When was the constitution written?
1785
1786
1787
1789
10
Freedom of religion is to practice any religions, or not practice a religion.
False
True
11
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
29
27
28
25
12
Who is 1 of Missouri’s U.S. Senators?
Kamala Harris
Susan Collins
Chuck Schumer
Josh Hawley
13
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Black Sea
14
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
It opens?
Advises the Supreme Court
Advises Congress
Advises the President
15
What’s is the U.S. war between the North & South called?
Boxer Rebellion
Indian Rebellion
The Civil War
War of 1812
16
Martin Luther King hated the idea of equality.
False
True
17
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
21 & older
16 & older
25 & older
18 & older
18
What is 1 of the original 13 states?
Colorado
California
Hawaii
North Carolina
19
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy ?
Join a civic group
Run for office
Be friends with the president
We cant help
20
How many years is the U.S. Senator elected to serve?
6
5
4
2
21
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Washington D.C.
New York Harbor
California
Liberty State
22
What are 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Life
Love
Pursuit of happiness
23
What is 1 power of the federal government?
To give a driver’s license
Provide protection(police)
To print money
To make treaties
24
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
The Military Chief
The Vice President
The Secretary
25
What is 1 national U.S. holiday?
Vaterens Day
Diwali
President’s Day
Naw Years Day
26
What is 1 Americans Indian tribe in the U.S.?
Samoyedic
Seminole
Semanel
Iroquoos
27
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberto
Johnny Depp
Nancy Pelosi
John Roberts
28
What war was Eisenhower in before he was President?
World War II
French-Indian War
The Civil War
World War I
29
What group of people were taken to america and sold as slaves?
Europeans
Indians
Asians
Africans
30
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
6
4
8
31
What is the political party of the current president?
Republican
Bharatiya Janata
Democratic
Communist
32
What is 1 of the longest rivers in the United States?
Columbia River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Ohio River
33
When are all men required to register for the selective service?
26-30 years
30-35 years
16-18 years
18-26 years
34
Who makes federal laws?
Lawyers
Congress: Senate & House of Representatives
President
Judges
35
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Sacremento
Toronto
Cairo
36
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Due to 13 people signing the Declaration of Independence
Due to the 13 original colonies
Its a random number
Due to number of justices in the Supreme Court
37
The right to run for federal office is only for U.S. citizens.
True
False
38
What was 1 cause that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Expansionism
States’ Rights
Overpopulation
39
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The President
The Cabinet
Congress
40
Who was President during the Great Depression & World War II?
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Andrew Johnson
James Buchanan
41
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech,Religion,Assembly,Press,Petition the government
Freedom of Donald Trump
Freedom of Amendment
Freedom of Segregation
42
What is the supreme law of the land?
A law
The Deceleration of Independence
The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
43
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Just cause
There is 50 senators
There are 50 states
50 is a pretty number
44
What is the name of the current Vice President?
Mike Peanut
Mike Pence
Mike Pentacle
Mike Pillar
45
Who is 1 of Missouri’s U.S. Representatives?
Carolyn B. Maloney
Nancy Pelosi
Jason Crow
Ann Wagner
46
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Parson
Nancy Pelosi
Paul D. Ryan
Paul Pelosi
47
What is 1 responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
I don’t know
Serve on a jury
Freedom of speech
Run for federal office
48
Who becomes the President if neither the President or Vice President can serve?
The Speaker of the House
The Right Question
The Speaker of the Vouse
The Vice-Vice President
49
In what month do we vote for President?
October
September
January
November
50
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Saved all natives
Freed slaves world-wide
Freed slaves in Confederate states
Taxed all confederate states
51
What are 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Jaguars
President and Vice President
Senior Citizens
Senate and House of Representatives
52
What was the main concern of the U.S. during the Cold War?
Quartering
Socialism
Taxing
Communism
53
What do we show loyalty to when we pledge of allegiance?
The president
The United States
The flag
God
54
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
535
436
100
435
55
What is 1 state that borders Mexico?
Washington
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Arizona
56
What is 1 branch or part of the government
A tree branch
Judicial
Execute
The courts
57
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
June 4, 1776
July 4,1780
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1779
58
What major event happened on Sept. 11, 2001 in the U.S.?
The idea of YouTube was adopted
Nothing happened
The Twin Towers were built
Terrorists attacked
59
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
January 1st
July 4th
February 14th
December 25th
60
What is the name of the national anthem?
Pledge of Allegiance
Star-Bangled Spanner
National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
61
What is 1 power of the states?
To create an army
Provide schooling and education
Approve zoning and land use
To declare war
62
How many justices are on the Supreme Court currently?
10
90
100
9
63
What 2 things stops a branch from becoming too powerful?
Separation of powders
Checks and balances
Checks and economy
Separation of powers
64
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
535
435
100
65
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law; No one is above the law
Leader and Government must obey the law
Rules of the laws
Only the government has to follow the law
66
What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. Diplomat
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
Being the face of the $100 bill
Stopped the French
67
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Responsibility
The Bill of Non-Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Justice
68
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
France Territory
Louisiana Territory
Maine Territory
European Territory
69
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Government wasn’t strong enough
No self-government
They didn’t fight
High taxes
70
Who did the U.S. fight during World War II?
England
England, Korea, Italy
Japan,Germany, & Italy
Japan,India, & China
71
How long is the president elected for?
2 years
3 years
6 years
4 years
72
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Defines the government
Protects rights of Americans
Protects rights of illegal immigrants
Sets up the government
73
What movement attempted to end racial discrimination?
Brown vs. Board of Education
“I Have a Dream” Speech
Civil Rights Movement
The Cold War
74
What is 1 war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s?
World Wars I & II
The Civil War
Golden War
Persian Gulf War
75
Who is the “Father of our country”?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
76
The Vice President is in charge of the executive branch.
True
False
77
What is 1 promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Serve for other nations
Give loyalty to other countries
Obey no laws
78
Who becomes President if the President can no longer serve?
Judges
The Vice President
The Vine President
Senators
79
What is 1 war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
Livonian War
Mexican-American War
Swiss Peasant War
7 Years War
80
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Egyptians
Mayans
Native Americans
Martin Luther King
81
What are 2 rights of everyone that resides in the U.S.?
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of expression
I don’t know
Freedom to print money
82
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The founding father wrote the constitution
Thomas Jefferson was murdered
The constitution was burned
The constitution was a stolen by natives
83
Who vetoes bills?
The President
Congress
The Vice President
Supreme Court
84
Who was the first President?
John Quincy Adams
John Adams
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
85
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy and market economy
Poor economy
Rich economy
Socialism economy
86
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
What’s independence?
Announced/Declared our independence from Britain
Announced Independence among natives from Britain
Stated that the US is free from Britain
87
Who does the U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state they live in
All people of their city
All people of the U.S
All immigrants
88
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Peter Pan
Thomas Edison
Thomas Jefferson
89
When is the last day you can send income tax forms?
November 21st
June 17th
April 18th
April 15th
90
What is 1 state that borders Canada?
Maine
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
91
What is an amendment?
The constitution
A change to the US citizen test
amend- what?
A change or addition to the Constitution
92
1 reason colonists came to america was to escape persecution.
True
False
93
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Woodhow Wolson
Abraham Lincoln
94
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
The state is more diverse
The state has more land
The state has a smaller population
The state has a bigger population
95
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Led the Civil War
Fought for men’s rights
Fought for slaves’ rights
Fought for women’s rights
96
What does 1 Amendment to the Constitution say about who can vote?
Citizens cant vote till 21
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Kids can vote
Citizens under 18 have to come with an adult to vote
97
Alexander Hamilton + 3 others supported the passage of the U.S. constitution.
False
True
98
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S.?
Libertian
Green
Socialist
Democractic & Republican
99
Who is Missouri’s current governor?
Mike Parsley
Mike Parson
Gavin Newsome
J.B. Pritzker
100
What is the name of our current president?
Donald J. Trump
Donald L. Peterson
Donald Duck
Donald R. Cook
