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The Old USA
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Fun facts from the beginnings of the USA government and history.
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1
How many senators are in the Senate?
100
200
65
80
2
How many amendments does the Bill of rights contain?
14
10
20
12
3
What does the Bill of Rights give us?
Rights.
Weapons.
Fame.
Money.
4
Where was the 1st convention of the colonies held after the Revolutionary War?
Philadelphia
Boston
Plymouth
Washington, D.C.
5
What does Congress not do? (choose best answer)
Ignore the people.
Make laws.
Represent the people.
Educate the public.
6
What source would you most likely use to know more about George Washington?
Newspaper
Interview
Photograph
Biography
7
Which flag did the US start out with after the Revolution?
1775 Grand Union Flag
1777 Betsy Ross Flag
1795 Flag
1777 Flag
8
How many articles form the Constitution?
8
10
14
7
9
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
31
26
18
10
The Great Compromise was created before the Virginia Plan was mentioned.
True
False
11
Which state was the first to approve and ratify the Constitution that we have today?
Delaware
Georgia
New York
New Hampshire
12
Did George Washington want to become president of the US?
No
Yes
13
Which state is not one of the original 13 colonies?
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Hampshire
Georgia
14
What does not make up the USA Constitution?
The Articles
The Amendments
The Preamble
The Acts of Congress
15
Some of the Founding Fathers are John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.
False
True
16
Name the correct order of these presidents.
A, B, C, D
A, C, B, D
A, C, D, B
A, D, C, B
17
The House of representatives does not have the power to...
Revenue bills.
Impeach federal officials.
Take the presidential office.
18
Who did not write the Declaration of Independence? (not an author)
Edmund Randolph
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
19
What plan was presented by Governor Edmund Randolph?
A
B
20
Why was George Washington elected for president?
He possessed the necessary credentials.
He was very enthusiastic.
He was wealthy.
He had fought in the Revolutionary War.
