What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Education and Attorney General

Under the Constitution, what is NOT one power of the states?

do treaties with other countries

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because the stripes represent the original 13 colonies

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Said the U.S. is free from Great Britain

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution

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1
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Presidents
Congress
Bill of Rights
Courts
2
Which is NOT a branch of government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Commercial
3
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Commander in Chief and President
Speaker and President
Secretary of Education and Attorney General
Secretary of State and 5 Star General
4
Which is NOT an American Indian tribe in the United States.
Haitian
Crow
Teton
Pueblo
5
Under the Constitution, what is NOT one power of the states?
do treaties with other countries
approve zoning and land use
give a driver’s license
provide schooling and education
6
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Thurgood Marshall
John Jay
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
7
Who signs bills to become federal laws?
Governor
Representative
Senator
President
8
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
7 northern, 6 southern states
an unlucky number for other countries
because the stripes represent the original 13 colonies
number of Founding Fathers
9
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is NOT famous for?
maker of the first typewriter
first Postmaster General of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
10
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
8
6
4
11
In what month do we vote for President?
November
April
October
January
12
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of branches
head and shoulders
habeas corpus
checks and balances
13
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Prohibition was repealed
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Terrorists attacked the United States.
D-Day
14
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
June 6, 1944
September 1, 1861
May 5, 1881
July 4, 1776
15
What is the capital of the United States?
Annapolis
Madison
Washington D.C.
New York, New York
16
Under the Constitution, what is one power the federal government doesn't have?
to print money
to mistreat other nations
to make treaties
to create an army
17
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Spanish-American War
Gulf War
World War II
Civil War
18
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Al Gore
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Paul Ryan
19
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Australians
Portuguese
Indonesians
Native Americans
20
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice president
President pro tempore
Commander in Chief
Speaker of the House
21
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Bill of Rights written
The Constitution was written
The Star Spangled Banner written
The Declaration of Independence written
22
What is the highest court in the United States?
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Civil Court
People's Court
23
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
created protestantism
fought for civil rights
freed the slaves
wrote the Star Spangled Banner
24
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Said the U.S. states could secede
Said the U.S. is free from Great Britain
Said we could choose our religion
Said all women could vote
25
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Mitch McConnell
Nancy Pelosi
Newt Gingrich
26
The Federalist Papers supported the U.S. Constitution. Who was NOT one of the writers?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Publius
Alexander Hamilton
27
What is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion
right to bare arms
right to shop
freedom of speech
28
Which is NOT a U.S. territory?
Guam
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Northern Mariana Islands
29
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
To make up for other deficiencies
Not true, they all have 2
They have more powerful lobbyists
They have a bigger population
30
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did NOT DO?
led the United States during the Civil War
saved the Union
served two full terms
freed the slaves
31
Name one right only for United States citizens.
become a teacher
run for federal office
choose a doctor
hold a job
32
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All citizens of the nation
All people of the state
All people from the big city
All the president's men
33
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Tammy Baldwin
Tim Ryan
Tony Evers
Gwen Moore
34
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
World War 1
35
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
50
27
100
36
What are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?
House and Senate
Plaintiffs and defendants
Arm and hammer
President and cabinet
37
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
A speech given to Congress
A way of becoming a citizen
The Bill of Rights
38
There were 13 original states. Which is NOT one?
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Maine
Connecticut
39
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
James Monroe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Zachary Taylor
40
What is freedom of religion?
Can go for free to private school
Given by the 2nd Amendment
Can be tolerant
Can be of any or no religion
41
What age must all men register for the Selective Service?
16
18
25
21
42
What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Capitalist economy
Market economy
Traditional economy
43
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
United we stand
You have the
We the people
Oh say can
44
Which is NOT a state that borders Canada?
North Carolina
Ohio
Alaska
Vermont
45
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
46
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people with little money
people from Australia
people with no land
people from Africa
47
Who are your state's U.S. senators now?
Scott Walker, Lena Taylor
Paul Ryan, Scott Walker
Lena Taylor, Mike Pence
Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin
48
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
8
7
9
10
49
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Andrew Johnson
50
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Arms dealers
President
Most qualified
Best general
51
What does the Constitution NOT do?
Protects basic rights of Americans
Unifies the people
Defines the government
Sets up the government
52
What does the judicial branch NOT do?
reviews laws
creates laws
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
resolves disputes
53
Which is NOT a right in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
Equality
Life
54
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York's Liberty Island
San Francisco's Angel Island
Texas' South Padre Island
Washington D.C.
55
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
56
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
50
435
27
100
57
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
said "All men are created equal"
freed slaves in the Confederacy
guaranteed full rights
ended the Civil War
58
What is NOT one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
to fight in all wars
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
59
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Federalist Papers
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The preamble
60
Name one problem that DID NOT lead to the Civil War.
slavery
border problems
economic reasons
states’ rights
61
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about voting. Which DOES NOT describe one of them?
You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote
Citizens eighteen and older can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
Any male or female can vote
62
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve in a jury
go to school
run for mayor
pay taxes
63
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Transcendentalism
Capitalism
Communism
Romanticism
64
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Commander in Chief
Vice president
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
65
Name one war NOT fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
Spanish-American War
66
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
January 1
December 31
May 19
67
What is the capital of your state?
Madison
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Washington D.C.
68
What is NOT a way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
help with a campaign
join a political party
run for office
be on Facebook
69
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because each star represents a signer of Constitution
because each star represents a year under the British
because each star represents a passenger on the Mayflower
because each star represents a state
70
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
Federalists and Commanders
National and American
Legalists and Daoists
71
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
was the first female astronaut
created the Red Cross
fought for women’s civil rights
led during the Underground Railroad
72
Who does NOT makes federal laws?
House of Representatives and Senate
Congress
National legislature
President
73
Who was the first President?
George Washington
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
74
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Oklahoma Territory
the Northwest Territory
the Gadsden Territory
the Louisiana Territory
75
Which is NOT a national U.S. holiday?
Veteran's Day
Easter
Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
76
What is the supreme law of the land?
Emancipation Proclamation
Bill of Rights
Constitution
State laws
77
What is NOT a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Religion
Speech
Assembly
Lobby
78
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
21
16
25
18
79
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
80
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
April 15
December 25
May 5
81
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
Atlantic
82
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
is second in command
guards the President
advises the President
holds important files
83
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri
Red
Ohio
Fox
84
Who vetoes federal bills?
Governor
President
Representative
Senator
85
Name one war NOT fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
86
Who did the United States NOT fight in World War II?
Germany
Soviet Union
Italy
Japan
87
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
temperance
civil rights
prohibition
women's rights
88
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1865
1787
1919
89
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6
2
4
8
90
What is NOT the "rule of law"?
No one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
The rule of thumb guides us
Everyone must follow the law
91
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Bill Clinton
Joe Biden
92
Why did the colonists NOT fight the British?
because of high taxes
because of their protection
because they didn’t have self-government
because the British army stayed in their houses
93
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
our city
our state
the Federal Reserve
94
What is the name of your U.S. Representative?
Gwen Moore
Tammy Baldwin
Scott Walker
Lena Taylor
95
How many U.S. senators are there?
27
100
50
435
96
What is the political party of the President now?
Federalist
Republican
Whig
Democrat
97
What is the name of the national anthem?
Pledge of Allegiance
Arriba el Leon!
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
98
We elect a President for how many years?
6
2
8
4
99
Which state does NOT border Mexico?
California
Arizona
Nevada
Texas
100
What is NOT one reason colonists came to America?
escape persecution
economic opportunity
play sports
religious freedom

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