What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced independence from Great Britain

Identify the two longest rivers in the U.S.

Missouri River and Mississippi River

There were 13 original states. Name three.

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Liberty and pursuit of happiness

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

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