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1
Who was President during World War 1?
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
2
who makes federal laws?
the attorney general
the Congress
the supreme court
the justice department
3
Who was the first President of the United States?
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
4
What is the name of the National Anthem?
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country Tis of Thee
5
what is the "rule of law"?
everyone must follow the law
laws remain the same in every state
government leaders are above the laws
laws only apply to united states citizens
6
What is ONE promise made when becoming a citizen of the USA?
to get an education
to defend the US Constitution
to register to vote
to join a political party
7
who was president during both the great depression and WW2?
Roosevelt
Truman
Coolidge
Wilson
8
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
9
Which of the following includes THREE of the 13 original colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Maine, Ohio, West Virginia
Vermont, Florida, Pennsylvania
10
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
the President and the Cabinet
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The Senate and the House of Representatives
11
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
12
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
free speech
jury trial
the bear arms
to vote
13
what is ONE right that only applies to US citizens
practice a religion
speak freely
own a weapon
run for office
14
When is Independence Day celebrated?
September 17
July 4
November 11
April 19
15
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and France
Japan, Italy, and Germany
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Russia, China, and Japan`
16
what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
women's suffrage
progressive
civil rights
temperance
17
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe?
Navajo
Huli
Maori
Kikuyu
18
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1865
1812
1776
1787
19
who is one of the authors of the federalist's papers?
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
20
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
21
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
"We the Citizens"
"We the United"
"We the Americans"
22
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the military
the federal reserve
23
which of the following was a US territory?
hawaii
Cuba
panama
guam
24
what is ONE branch of the federal government?
judicial
treasury
military
governor
25
who signs bills to become laws?
the vice president
the secretary of state
the president
the chief justice of the supreme court
26
Which of the following includes TWO Cabinet-level positions?
Energy and Motor Vehicles
Human Affairs and Navy
Homeland Security and Treasury
Education and History
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
28
who is commander in chief of the military?
the president
the secretary of defense
the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
the US attorney general
29
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
all people in the United States
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
30
Which of the following is ONE of the two largest rivers in the United States?
Ohio River
Potomac River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
31
which of the following includes 2 rights stated in the D.o.I.?
bear arms and pay taxes
vote and pursuit of happiness
freedom of speech and justice
life and liberty
32
under the US constitution, what is one power of the states?
issue passports
provide public education
create an army
print money
33
How many amendments does the constitution have?
36
50
27
10
34
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 16
at age 18
men no longer have to register
at birth
35
What group of people was take to the Americas and sold as slaves?
Italians
Africans
Canadians
Spaniards
36
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
37
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
American Indians
Russians
38
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the creation of state borders
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
called for an end to Southern Secession
39
what is one power that belongs to the federal government?
to issue driver's licenses
to establish police departments
to make treaties
to provide public education
40
what is the capital of Arizona?
tuscon
flagstaff
prescott
phoenix
41
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared an end to the war with GB
declared equal rights for women
declared freedom for the slaves
42
Which of the following included TWO major political parties in the U.S.?
Progressive and Libertarian
Progressive and Republican
Democratic and Republican `
Libertarian and Democratic
43
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
because the British Invaded France
because of high taxes
Because the colonists wanted a new king
44
Why does the American Flag have 50 Stars?
One star for each original Colony
One star for each President
One star for each state
One star for each constitutional amendment
45
What is an amendment?
an explanation of the bill of rights
a change to the constitution
an introduction to the bill of rights
a preamble of the constitution
46
How many years are there in one term for a U.S. President?
8
2
4
6
47
There are 4 amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Which of the following are true?
only citizens who pay taxes can vote
only citizens with jobs can vote
only citizens 21 and older can vote
only citizens 18 and older can vote
48
if both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the president pro tempore
the secretary of state
the speaker of the house
the U.S. attorney general
49
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
World War 1
Korean War
50
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Mexican-American War
World War 1
Revolutionary War
Civil War
51
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state geographical size
by state political affiliation
by state population
by state location
52
What was the name of the war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
53
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Oil RIghts
Taxes
Slavery
Religious Freedom
54
How many U.S. Senators are there?
435
50
100
25
55
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the president pro tempore
the secretary of states
the speaker of the house
the vice president
56
What does the Judicial Branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
57
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional was ratified
The Constitution was written
The Declaration of Independence was written
The Magna Carta was signed
58
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
59
Which of the following includes TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to work and freedom of speech
60
what is the capital of the US?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
61
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Indian Ocean
The Arctic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
62
Which of the following includes TWO ways that Americans can participate in democracy?
go to college and start a career
get a drivers license and purchase real estate
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
vote and run for office
63
What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
decorated war general
4th president of the U.S.
inventor of the telegraph
the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
64
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 the people
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
65
What is the economic system in the United States?
socialist or mutual economy
communist or collective economy
barter or trade economy
capitalist or market economy
66
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
8
4
6
2
67
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
11
7
9
5
68
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
8
4
2
6
69
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the preamble
the bill of rights
the declaration of independence
the articles of confederation
70
what ocean is on the west coast of the U.S?
indian
atlantic
arctic
pacific
71
what is the highest court in the U.S?
the district court
the supreme court
the municipal court
the superior court
72
What war was Eisenhower in?
Korean War
WW2
Civil War
Spanish-American War
73
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Established a college for women
Founded the Red Cross
Fought for women's rights
Made the first American flag
74
which US state borders Canada?
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Oregon
Alaska
75
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The President of the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
the states where you live
the United States of America
76
In what month is the election day for President?
June
January
August
November
77
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
established Harvard Law School
fought for civil rights
became the first black U.S. Senator
ran for President of the United States
78
What historical event happened on 9/11/2001?
terrorists attacked the U.S.
hurricane Katrina
the stock market crashed
columbia space shuttle exploded
79
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
Alaska
Hawaii
Louisiana
80
Which state borders Mexico?
arkansas
alabama
louisiana
texas
81
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
elect a new king
religious freedom
education
better health
82
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
sets codes of conduct for obeying laws
determines if citizens are tried to the full extent of law
draws boundaries of congressional districts
83
during the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S?
communism
colonialism
sectionalism
imperialism
84
What is ONE responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
serve on a jury
pay taxes
obey the laws
attend private school
85
how old do citizens have to be to run for president?
18
16
35
21
86
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1870
87
who vetoes bills?
the majority leader
the speaker of the house
the president pro tempore
the president
88
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
command the military
make laws
set policy
advise the President
89
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
380
519
265
90
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
June 30
September 15
December 31
April 15
91
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent 13 members of the 2nd Continental Congress
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Rev. War
92
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
