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1
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
Civil War
Spanish -American War
Korean War
2
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800's?
World War 1
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
Korean War
3
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans
The stock market crashed
Columbia space shuttle exploded
4
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Oregon
Connecticut
Alaska
Wisconsin
5
Who is the current President of the U.S.
Joe Biden
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
Harry S. Truman
6
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1865
1776
1787
1812
7
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each president
One star for each original colony
One star for each constitutional amendment
One star for each state
8
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To provide public education
To issue driver's licenses
To make treaties
To establish police departments
9
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star-spangled Banner
America the beautiful
God bless the U.S.A
My Country tis of thee
10
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
5
11
11
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Decorated war general
Oldest member of the Consitutional Convention
Fourth president of the United States
Inventor of the telegraph
12
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Spaniards
Canadians
Italians
Africans
13
If both th ePresident and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The U.S. Attorney General
The President Pro Tempore
14
What does the judicial branch do?
Provides legal advice to the President and his staff
Amends the Constitution and overturns laws
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
15
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
16
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
17
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Women's suffrage movement
Progressive movements
Civil rights movement
Temparance movement
18
What is one of the current U.S. Senators for the states of Arizona?
John Boozman
Mark Kelly
John Hickenlooper
Krysten Sinema
19
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Starting 35 years of age and older
Starting at 18 years of age and older
Starting at 21 years of age and older
Starting at 16 years of age and older
20
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
21
What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
Practie a religion
Run for federal office
Own a weapon
Speak freely
22
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?
Issue passports
Create an army
Print money
Provide public education
23
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
Washington, DC
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
24
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Washingtion, DC
25
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
To register to vote
To join a political party
To get an education
To defend the U.S. Constitution
26
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The President and the Cabinet
27
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Guam
Hawaii
Panama
Cuba
28
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House of Reppresentatives
The Secretary of State
The Vice President
29
What is an amendment?
An explanation of the Bill of Rights
A preamble to the Constitution
An introduction to the Bill of Rights
A change to the Constitution
30
Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Bear arms and pay taxes
Life and liberty
Vote and pursuit of happiness
Free speech and justice
31
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
Laws remain the same in every state
Laws only apply to United States citizens
Government leaders are above the laws
32
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because the colonists wanted a new king
Because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Because of high taxes
33
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
Pay taxes
Obey the laws
Serve on a jury
Attend private school
34
Who vetoes bills?
The Majority Leader
The President Pro Tempore
The speaker of the house of representatives
The President
35
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
June 30
December 31
April 15
September 15
36
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote
Only citizens 21 and older can vote
Only citizens 18 and older can vote
Only citizens with jobs can vote
37
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
38
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Go to college and start a career
Read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
Get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
Vote and run for office
39
The idea of slef-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We the Americans
We the United
We the Citizens
40
What is one branch of the federal government?
Treasury
Judicial
Governor
Military
41
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
To bear arms
To vote
Free speech
Jury trial
42
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people in the United States
All the people in the Senator's state
Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
Only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
43
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Established the Harvard Law School
Fought for civil rights
Became the first black U.S. Senator
Ran for President of the United States
44
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Sectionalism
Imperialism
Communism
Colonialism
45
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Cinstitution was ratified
The Declaration of Indapendence was written
The Consitution was written
The Maga Carta was signed
46
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
Pacific islanders
Native Americans
Chinese
47
Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Republian Party
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
48
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
519
380
265
435
49
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Ohio river
Potomac river
50
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Men no longer have to register
At birth
At age 18
At age 16
51
Who is the Current Governor for Arizona?
Mike Dunleavy
Katie Hobbs
Mike DeWine
Tina Kotek
52
Who makes federal laws?
The Congress
The Attorney General
The Supreme Court
The JusticeDepartment
53
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
World war 2
War of 1812
Civil way
54
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
6
8
4
2
55
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
100
435
50
56
What is the political party of the current President?
Conservative Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
57
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom to work and freedom to make laws
Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
Freedom to work and freedom of speech
Freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
58
WHo is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Rutledge
John Marshall
John Jay
John Roberts
59
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The state where you live
The President of the United States of America
The United States of America
The Declaration of Independence
60
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Aaron Burr
John Adams
George Clinton
61
Who was the President during World War 1?
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
62
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Memorial Day and Mother’s Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
63
Who was the first President of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Hancock
George Washington
64
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The U.S. Attorney General
The Secretary of Defense
The president
The Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
65
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 members of the second continental congress
They represent the 13 military heroes of the revolutionary war
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
66
How many years are there in one term of office for U.S. Senator?
6
2
4
8
67
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The Bill of Rights
Checks and balances
The military
The federal Reserve
68
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
69
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist or market economy
Barter or treade economy
Communist or collective economy
Socialist or mutual economy
70
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Arkansas
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
71
WHat is freedom of religion?
People may or may not choose to practice a religion
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes
States may choose a religion for the people
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
72
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
The Majority Leader
73
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
36
10
27
50
74
What does the Constitution do?
Sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
Dectermines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
Sets up and defines the government
Draws boundaries of congressional districts
75
Which of the following includes three of tge 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Vermont, Florida< and Pennsylvania
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
Georgia, Indiana, and New York
76
Who was President durinmg both the GReat Depression and World War 2?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
77
When is Independence Day celebration?
April 19
November 11
July 4
September 17
78
When was the Declaration of Independance adopted?
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1776
79
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Hawaii
Florida
Louisiana
80
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Kevin McCarthy
Andrew Stevenson
Henry Clay
Philip P. Barbour
81
Which of the following is a Native American tribe?
Huli
Navajo
Kikuyu
Maori
82
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Japan, Germany, and France
Russia, China, and Japan
Japan, Germany, and Italy
83
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of the Confederation
84
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
2
6
8
85
In what month is the election day for the President?
November
August
June
January
86
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff
Prescott
Phoenix
Tucson
87
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900's?
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
World War 1
Civil War
88
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
Advise the President
Command the military
Make laws
Set policy
89
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Made the first American flag
Established a college for women
Founded the Red Cross
Fought for women’s rights
90
What Ocean is on the West Coast of United States?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
91
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Religious freedom
Elect a new king
Education
Better health
92
Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
93
How is the number U.S. Representatives chosen for each states?
By state political affiliation
By state location
By state population
By state geographical size
94
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 war of 1812
Led the U.S. during the American revolution
95
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Called for the creation of state border
Called for an end to the Civil War
Called for an end to Southern Secession
Called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
96
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The President
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
97
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The Municipal Court
The Superior Court
98
Who is one of the current nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona?
Ben Toma
Ruben Gallego
Greg Stanton
David Schweikert
99
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Taxes
Religious freedom
Slavery
Oil rights
100
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared an end to the war with Great Britain
Declared freedom for the slaves
Declared freedom from Great Britain
Declared equal rights for women
