What did the Declaration of Independence do?

declared freedom from Great Britain

What event happened on September 11, 2001?

Terrorists attacked the United States.

Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?

Sec. of Homeland Security and Sec. of the Treasury

What is freedom of religion?

People may or may not choose to practice a religion.

What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

led the U.S. during the Civil War

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederacy

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

They represent the 13 original colonies.

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people in the Senator's state

What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

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1
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared freedom for the slaves
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
declared equal rights for women
2
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
temperance movement
women's suffrage
progressive movement
3
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Articles of Confederation
4
What event happened on September 11, 2001?
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
the stock market crashed
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Columbia space shuttle exploded.
5
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Speaker of the House
the Majority Leader
the President
the Chief Justice
6
Which state borders Canada?
Connecticut
Alaska
Wisconsin
Oregon
7
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
oil rights
religious freedom
slavery
8
Who is the current Vice President of the U.S.?
Biden
Bush
Pence
Harris
9
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and France
Russia, China, and Japan
10
During the Cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?
sectionalism
communism
colonialism
imperialism
11
Name your representative. If you lived in Mesa.
McCain
Ducey
O'Halleran
Obama
12
Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Sec. of Homeland Security and Sec. of the Treasury
Sec. of Human Affairs and Sec. of the Navy
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
13
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
to bear arms
jury trial
free speech
14
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the United States of America
The Declaration of Independence
the President of the United States of America
15
The idea of self-government is in the first THREE words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the Citizens
We the United
We the People
We the Americans
16
Who makes federal laws?
the Supreme Court
the Justice Department
the Congress
the Attorney General
17
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston, MA
New York, NY
San Francisco
Washington, DC
18
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
better health
education
elect a new king
19
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
socialist or mutual economy
communist or collective economy
barter or trade economy
capitalist or market economy
20
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Hawaii
Florida
Alaska
Louisiana
21
What is freedom of religion?
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
States may choose a religion for people.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
22
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
command the military
make laws
set policy
advise the President
23
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
founded the Red Cross
made the first American flag
established a college for women
fought for women's rights
24
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
25
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the colonists wanted a new king
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British invaded France
26
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1776
27
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederacy
called for an end to the Civil War
called for an end to the Southern Secession
called for the creation of state borders
28
What is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington DC
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
29
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
a preamble to the Constitution
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
30
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
The 13 members of the Second Continental Congress.
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolution.
They represent the 13 original colonies.
31
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
380
519
265
32
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Federal Reserve
the Bill of Rights
the military
checks and balances
33
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
34
Who was the President during the World War I?
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
35
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the Senator's state
only people who voted for the Senator
all people in the United States
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
36
Some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE of those powers?
to make treaties
to provide education
to issue driver's licenses
to establish police departments
37
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Symington
Napolitano
Ducey
Brewer
38
Which of the following includes TWO rights stated in the Declaration?
free speech and justice
life and liberty
vote and pursuit of happiness
bear arms and pay taxes
39
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the District Court
the Superior Court
the Municipal Court
40
Some powers belong only to states. Which is one?
print money
issue passports
provide public education
create an army
41
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
American Indians
Pacific Islanders
42
Name the two current Arizona Senators.
Orrin Hatch and Tom Foley
Kirkpatrick and O'Halleran
McCain and Ducey
Krysten Sinema and Mark Kelly
43
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Treasury and the State Department
the President and the Cabinet
44
Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana, and New York
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
45
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Roberts
Biden
Pelosi
Obama
46
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Roberts
Marshall
Thomas
Obama
47
Who was president during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
48
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Chief Justice
the President
the Secretary of State
the Vice President
49
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Maori
Kikuyu
Huli
50
Which of the following wars was fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
French and Indian War
World War I
Korean War
Spanish-American War
51
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
one star for each president
one star for each state
one star for each original colony
one star for each amendment
52
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless the U.S.A.
America the Beautiful
53
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying laws
determines whether citizens are prosecuted
54
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
55
Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
56
Which state borders Mexico?
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
57
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Constitution was adopted.
The Magna Carta was signed.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
58
When is Independence Day celebrated?
April 19
September 17
July 4
November 11
59
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
60
Who is ONE of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
61
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
62
Which of the following is ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Potomac River
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Ohio River
63
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state geographical size
by state location
by state population
64
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
65
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
became the first black U.S. Senator
fought for civil rights
established Harvard Law School
ran for President of the United States
66
What is ONE branch of the federal government?
judicial
military
treasury
governor
67
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
68
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
69
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
5
7
9
70
Which war was fought by the U.S. in the 1900s?
Civil War
Mexican-American War
Revolutionary War
World War I
71
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Panama
Cuba
Hawaii
Guam
72
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
50
10
36
27
73
What is ONE thing that Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
fourth president of the U.S.
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the telegraph
decorated war general
74
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at birth
at age 16
men no longer have to register
at age 18
75
What does the judicial branch do?
stipulates the number of Supreme Court justices
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
provides legal advice to the President
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
76
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
September 15
December 31
June 30
77
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Prescott
Tucson
78
In what month is the election day for President?
August
November
June
January
79
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Secretary of Defense
the President
the U.S. Attorney General
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
80
What is the "rule of law?"
laws remain the same in every state
everyone must follow the law
government leaders are above the laws
laws only apply to U.S. citizens
81
What is ONE promise made when becoming a citizen of the U.S.?
to get an education
to defend the U.S. Constitution
to register to vote
to join a political party
82
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What was was he in?
Civil War
World War II
Spanish-American War
Korean War
83
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Vice President
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House
84
Who vetoes bills?
the President Pro Tempore
the President
the Speaker of the House of Representative
the Majority Leader
85
Who is the current President?
Obama
Biden
Trump
Clinton
86
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
President Pro Tempore
the U.S. Attorney General
87
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the Declaration of Independence
88
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
435
100
50
89
There are four amendments to the Constitution about voting. Which of the following is true?
only citizens 18 and older can vote
only citizens who pay taxes can vote
only citizens over 21 can vote
only citizens with jobs can vote
90
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
8
2
6
4
91
How many years are there in one term of office for the President?
2
6
4
8
92
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Canadians
Italians
Spaniards
Africans
93
Which of the following includes TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
read a newspaper and volunteer
get a driver's license and buy property
vote and run for office
go to college and start a career
94
What is ONE responsibility that only applies to U.S. citizens?
pay taxes
obey the laws
attend private school
serve on a jury
95
How old to citizens have do be to vote?
16
21
35
18
96
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
1776
1812
1865
97
Which of the following includes TWO major political parties in the U.S.?
Progressive and Republican
Democratic and Republican
Progressive and LIbertarian
Libertarian and Democratic
98
What political party does the current President belong to?
Progressive
Tea Party
Democrat
Republican
99
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
2
6
4
8
100
What is ONE right that only applies to U.S. citizens?
practice a religion
own a weapon
run for federal office
speak freely

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