Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

represent the 13 original colonies.

There four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?

Only citizens 18 years and older can vote

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

Terrorists attacked the United States

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

the Senate and the House of Representatives

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

oldest member of the Constitutional Convention

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

declared freedom from Great Britain

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

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

Which of the below are two of Arizona's most recent U.S. representatives?

Anna Kirkpatrick & Debbie Lesko

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Speaker of the House of Representatives

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

starting at 18 years of age and older

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

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