What does the Constitution not do?

announces our independence from Great Britain

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress

the Senate and House of Representatives

What is an amendment?

a change or addition to the Constitution

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

terrorists attacked the United States

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1
Which of the following is not a power of the federal government?
to make treaties
print money
none of the above
to declare war
2
Who makes federal laws?
all of the above
Congress
U.S. legislature
Senate and House of Representatives
3
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed Angry Birds
freed slaves
freed states
freed women
4
What does the Constitution not do?
announces our independence from Great Britain
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up government
defines the government
5
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
institutional dual-congress
blue and red congress
the Senate and House of Representatives
east and west legislature
6
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democratic
Republican and Green
Democratic and Independent
Independent and Libertarian
7
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
constitutional additions
first order of congress
the Bill of Rights
dec importantes
8
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the senior Senator of California
the Speaker of the House
the Governor of New York
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
9
What is the highest court in the United States?
State Supreme Court
Federal District Appeals Court
Court of Supreme Decisions
Supreme Court
10
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
red and blue
the president
the flag
the United States
11
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
women
British
Colonists
12
Name your U.S. Representative
Neil Armstrong
John Glenn
David Schwiekert
Jan Brewer
13
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1676
14
What is the name of the national anthem?
Born in the USA
America the Beautiful
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Star-Spangled Banner
15
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court now?
Randy Jackson
John G. Roberts Jr.
Joe Arpaio
Roy Bean
16
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
grew the longest beard
led us out of the Great Depression
warned that the "British are coming"
President during the Civil War
17
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
All of the above
Bill Clinton
Tiger Woods
18
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
All of the above
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
19
When is the last day you can send in federal income forms?
February 17
January 1
April 15
July 4
20
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
assassination of the president
religious freedom
All of the above
slavery
21
Which amendment to the Constitution gives the right to vote to 18 year and older citizens?
1st Amendment
18th Amendment
27th Amendment
26th Amendment
22
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
All of the above
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
23
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
World War I
Vietnam War
Warball
24
In what month do we vote for President?
August
May
January
November
25
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
26
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Nile
Salt
Mississippi
Colorado
27
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
8
2
4
28
Name one state that borders Canada.
Utah
Oregon
New York
Texas
29
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is NOT famous for?
writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
first president
30
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Speaker of the House
the USA CEO
the Chief Justice
31
Which of the following is NOT one of the original states?
Florida
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
32
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mitt Romney
Martha McSally
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
33
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the state
large corporations
schools
banks
34
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
We hold these truths
O say can you
By order of
We the people
35
What does the Judicial Branch do?
explains laws
resolves disputes.
all of the above
decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
36
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Governor of California
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the president
the senior Senator of New York
37
What is the capital of Arizona?
Tucson
Prescott
Tombstone
Phoenix
38
What is a right of only United State citizens?
travel with a U.S. passport
vote in federal elections
run for federal office
all of the above
39
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
happiness
property
all of the above
life and liberty
40
What is the economic system of the United States?
capitalist economy
socialist economy
communist economy
none of the above
41
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Pennsylvania
Arizona
New York
Washington, D.C.
42
What promises do you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
obey the laws of the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
all of the above
43
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Switzerland, Spain, Sweden
Britain, France, Russia
Japan, Germany, Italy
Arizona, Colorado, California
44
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
535
435
100
250
45
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
New York
Rocky Point
Oregon
46
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Barack Obama
Kyrsten Sinema
John McCain
John Kyl
47
What is an amendment?
a picture in the Constitution
a change or addition to the Constitution
the beginning to the Constituion
the structure of the Constitution
48
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the senior Senator of California
the Vice President
the Governor of New York
49
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
terrorists attacked the United States
Cardinals won the Superbowl
Black Monday, stock market fell
50
Who was the first president?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
James Madison
51
Why did the colonists fight the British?
all of the above
because the British army stayed in their houses
because of high taxes
because of high taxes
52
When was the Constitution written
1987
2012
1787
1776
53
What is the capital of the United States?
New York
Philidelphia
Washington, D.C.
Boston
54
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
because there has been 50 presidents
because there are 50 cities
because there are 50 countries
55
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
26
as many as needed
56
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
January 1
April 15
July 4
March 17
57
Who vetoes bills?
the Governor of California
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the senior Senator of New York
the President
58
What is freedom of religion?
you can't practice any religion
you should practice a religion
you can practice any religion or you don't have to practice a religion
you have to practice a religion
59
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
population
puppies
communism
energy
60
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
invented the computer
sewed the flag
taught social studies at DSMS
61
What is a responsibility of only United States Citizens?
vote
jury duty
register for the draft
all of the above
62
What is one reason colonists came to America?
escape persecution
religious freedom
economic opportunity
all of the above
63
Which are Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
all are Cabinet-level positions
Secretary of Agriculture
64
What is the "rule of law"?
None of the above
Government must obey the law
Everyone must follow the law, no one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
65
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
British
Cardinals
Native Americans
Africans
66
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
they have larger populations
they pay more taxes
they have more banks
they are closer to Washington
67
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Joseph Biden
John Boehner
Paul Ryan
68
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
69
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
435
1
9
100
70
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Mexican-American War
Union War
Confederacy War
Civil War
71
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
21
25
16
72
Name one national U.S. holiday.
St. Patrick's Day
Mother's Day
Memorial Day
Valentine's Day
73
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Passes bill for the President
Advises the President
Keeps the government organized
Holds the presidential china
74
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment
press
all of the above
speech
assembly
75
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
76
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
all of the above
President
Judicial
77
Name one U.S. territory.
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
Puerto Rico
78
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Pocahontas
Phoenix
Cardinals
Navajo
79
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Watergate
Justin Bieber
civil rights
Boston Tea Party
80
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
separation of powers
red and blue
U.S. Legislature
81
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at the age of 21
beginning of high school
beginning of middle school
at the age of 18
82
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
83
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was lost
The Constitution was stolen
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was ratified
84
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Vietnam War
Revolutionary War
World War II
85
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the senior Senator of California
the Vice President
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
86
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
Independent
87
Who is the governor of Arizona?
Jan Brewer
Arizona has a king and queen
Doug Ducey
Janet Napolitano
88
Which of the following are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
bake for fundraisers
learn to shoot
write speeches
89
Which of the following is not a power of the states?
none of the above
give a driver's license
provide protection
provide schooling and education
90
Which of the following are rights for everyone living in the United States
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
all of the above
the right to bear arms
91
We elect a president for how many years?
4
2
6
8
92
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Alantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
93
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Treaty of Versailles
the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
the Magna Carta
94
How many U.S. Senators are there?
none of the above
100
200
50
95
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Arctic
96
Who was President during World War I?
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
97
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence
all of the above
said that the United States are free
declared our independence
98
Who is the "Father of our Country?"
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
99
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
wrote the Constitution
fought for civil rights
fought in the civil war
fought in World War II
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 cities
because there were 13 battles in the American Revolution
because there were 13 original colonies
because there were 13 flags

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Questions 100

Answers

1
Which of the following is not a power of the federal government?
to make treaties
print money
none of the above
to declare war
2
Who makes federal laws?
all of the above
Congress
U.S. legislature
Senate and House of Representatives
3
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed Angry Birds
freed slaves
freed states
freed women
4
What does the Constitution not do?
announces our independence from Great Britain
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up government
defines the government
5
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
institutional dual-congress
blue and red congress
the Senate and House of Representatives
east and west legislature
6
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democratic
Republican and Green
Democratic and Independent
Independent and Libertarian
7
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
constitutional additions
first order of congress
the Bill of Rights
dec importantes
8
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the senior Senator of California
the Speaker of the House
the Governor of New York
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
9
What is the highest court in the United States?
State Supreme Court
Federal District Appeals Court
Court of Supreme Decisions
Supreme Court
10
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
red and blue
the president
the flag
the United States
11
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
women
British
Colonists
12
Name your U.S. Representative
Neil Armstrong
John Glenn
David Schwiekert
Jan Brewer
13
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1676
14
What is the name of the national anthem?
Born in the USA
America the Beautiful
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Star-Spangled Banner
15
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court now?
Randy Jackson
John G. Roberts Jr.
Joe Arpaio
Roy Bean
16
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
grew the longest beard
led us out of the Great Depression
warned that the "British are coming"
President during the Civil War
17
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
All of the above
Bill Clinton
Tiger Woods
18
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
All of the above
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
19
When is the last day you can send in federal income forms?
February 17
January 1
April 15
July 4
20
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
assassination of the president
religious freedom
All of the above
slavery
21
Which amendment to the Constitution gives the right to vote to 18 year and older citizens?
1st Amendment
18th Amendment
27th Amendment
26th Amendment
22
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
All of the above
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
23
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
World War I
Vietnam War
Warball
24
In what month do we vote for President?
August
May
January
November
25
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
26
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Nile
Salt
Mississippi
Colorado
27
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
8
2
4
28
Name one state that borders Canada.
Utah
Oregon
New York
Texas
29
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is NOT famous for?
writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
first president
30
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Speaker of the House
the USA CEO
the Chief Justice
31
Which of the following is NOT one of the original states?
Florida
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
32
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mitt Romney
Martha McSally
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
33
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the state
large corporations
schools
banks
34
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
We hold these truths
O say can you
By order of
We the people
35
What does the Judicial Branch do?
explains laws
resolves disputes.
all of the above
decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
36
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Governor of California
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the president
the senior Senator of New York
37
What is the capital of Arizona?
Tucson
Prescott
Tombstone
Phoenix
38
What is a right of only United State citizens?
travel with a U.S. passport
vote in federal elections
run for federal office
all of the above
39
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
happiness
property
all of the above
life and liberty
40
What is the economic system of the United States?
capitalist economy
socialist economy
communist economy
none of the above
41
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Pennsylvania
Arizona
New York
Washington, D.C.
42
What promises do you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
obey the laws of the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
all of the above
43
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Switzerland, Spain, Sweden
Britain, France, Russia
Japan, Germany, Italy
Arizona, Colorado, California
44
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
535
435
100
250
45
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
New York
Rocky Point
Oregon
46
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Barack Obama
Kyrsten Sinema
John McCain
John Kyl
47
What is an amendment?
a picture in the Constitution
a change or addition to the Constitution
the beginning to the Constituion
the structure of the Constitution
48
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the senior Senator of California
the Vice President
the Governor of New York
49
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
terrorists attacked the United States
Cardinals won the Superbowl
Black Monday, stock market fell
50
Who was the first president?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
James Madison
51
Why did the colonists fight the British?
all of the above
because the British army stayed in their houses
because of high taxes
because of high taxes
52
When was the Constitution written
1987
2012
1787
1776
53
What is the capital of the United States?
New York
Philidelphia
Washington, D.C.
Boston
54
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
because there has been 50 presidents
because there are 50 cities
because there are 50 countries
55
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
26
as many as needed
56
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
January 1
April 15
July 4
March 17
57
Who vetoes bills?
the Governor of California
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the senior Senator of New York
the President
58
What is freedom of religion?
you can't practice any religion
you should practice a religion
you can practice any religion or you don't have to practice a religion
you have to practice a religion
59
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
population
puppies
communism
energy
60
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
invented the computer
sewed the flag
taught social studies at DSMS
61
What is a responsibility of only United States Citizens?
vote
jury duty
register for the draft
all of the above
62
What is one reason colonists came to America?
escape persecution
religious freedom
economic opportunity
all of the above
63
Which are Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
all are Cabinet-level positions
Secretary of Agriculture
64
What is the "rule of law"?
None of the above
Government must obey the law
Everyone must follow the law, no one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
65
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
British
Cardinals
Native Americans
Africans
66
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
they have larger populations
they pay more taxes
they have more banks
they are closer to Washington
67
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Joseph Biden
John Boehner
Paul Ryan
68
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
69
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
435
1
9
100
70
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Mexican-American War
Union War
Confederacy War
Civil War
71
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
21
25
16
72
Name one national U.S. holiday.
St. Patrick's Day
Mother's Day
Memorial Day
Valentine's Day
73
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Passes bill for the President
Advises the President
Keeps the government organized
Holds the presidential china
74
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment
press
all of the above
speech
assembly
75
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
76
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
all of the above
President
Judicial
77
Name one U.S. territory.
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
Puerto Rico
78
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Pocahontas
Phoenix
Cardinals
Navajo
79
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Watergate
Justin Bieber
civil rights
Boston Tea Party
80
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
separation of powers
red and blue
U.S. Legislature
81
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at the age of 21
beginning of high school
beginning of middle school
at the age of 18
82
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
83
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was lost
The Constitution was stolen
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was ratified
84
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Vietnam War
Revolutionary War
World War II
85
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the senior Senator of California
the Vice President
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
86
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
Independent
87
Who is the governor of Arizona?
Jan Brewer
Arizona has a king and queen
Doug Ducey
Janet Napolitano
88
Which of the following are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
bake for fundraisers
learn to shoot
write speeches
89
Which of the following is not a power of the states?
none of the above
give a driver's license
provide protection
provide schooling and education
90
Which of the following are rights for everyone living in the United States
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
all of the above
the right to bear arms
91
We elect a president for how many years?
4
2
6
8
92
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Alantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
93
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Treaty of Versailles
the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
the Magna Carta
94
How many U.S. Senators are there?
none of the above
100
200
50
95
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Arctic
96
Who was President during World War I?
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
97
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence
all of the above
said that the United States are free
declared our independence
98
Who is the "Father of our Country?"
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
99
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
wrote the Constitution
fought for civil rights
fought in the civil war
fought in World War II
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 cities
because there were 13 battles in the American Revolution
because there were 13 original colonies
because there were 13 flags