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1
Who wrote the decloration of independence?
Ric Flair
Ben Franklin
Rick James
Thomas Jefferson
2
What is the highest court in the United States?
Judicial branch
state court
supreme court
county court
3
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
I only do it to fit in
the United States
the flag
everyone around me
4
What is the capital of South Carolina?
Charleston
Georgetown
Columbia
Midway
5
how old do you have to be to vote for the president
12 or older
21 or older
18 or younger
18 or older
6
We elect a president for how many years?
6
4
2
8
7
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
april 12th
april 14th
april 15th
april 13th
8
what does the constitution do? (choose one of multiple)
defines the government
sets up laws
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up the government
9
Who was president during WWI?
Benjaham Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Woodrow Willson
10
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
United ... States
the Senate and the house of representatives
There is only one part
Mike Wazowski
11
Name one branch or part of the government.
President
Judge
Ledge
Lounge
12
what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
slavery
Civil war
Trust and Hope
faith
13
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
6
2
life
4
14
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they?
I don't know
when cows fly
We the predictor
we the people
15
what is one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the civil war
Emancipation Proclamation
saved the union
Freed slaves
16
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Poor
people from Africa
African American
Moms and children only
17
What is an amendment?
a change to a life style
a change/addition to the constitution
a change to your hair
a change to something important
18
why does the flag have 50 stars?
each star represents every council member
there is 51 stars
each star represents something different
for all the states
19
In what month do we vote for a president?
January
October
November
April
20
there are thirteen origional states. Which one doesnt't belong
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Michigan
21
what is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
the government must obey the law
no one is above the law
leaders must obey the law
22
What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
Personal rights
Bill of rights
Natural rights
23
What is the freedom of religion?
Can't practice any religion
The right to practice only to become a Catholic
The right to practice or don't any religion
The right to practice any religion but you had to choose one
24
How many justices are there on the supreme court?
7
8
6
9
25
During the Cold War, what was the main concern?
debt
not enough soldiers
slavery
communism
26
when was the declaration of independence written?
july 4th, 1777
july 4th, 2108
july 4th, 1767
july 4th, 1776
27
what did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared everyone in the world free
Announce everyone under a monarchy
Declared everyone slaves
Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
28
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Lousiana
Kentucky
Texas
29
Before Eisenhower was president he was a general, what war was he apart of?
Korean War
WWI
French and Indian war
WWII
30
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
We the people
Anyone over the age of 18
The president
Congress
31
What is one power of the states?
provide schooling/ education
provide safety
provide protection
approve zoning and land use
32
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
reviews laws
resolves disagreements
explains laws
33
Who lived in America before Europeans arrived?
French
Europeans
American Indians
Native Americans
34
what did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
risked his life for a difference
worked for equality
gave a speech
35
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
waking up
breathing
run for federal office
36
who was president during the great depression and WWII?
Franklin
Kennedy
Washington
Roosevelt
37
who did the U.S. fight in WWII?
Germany
Italy
France
Japan
38
What is the supreme law of the land?
Personal rights
Natural rights
the constitution
Bill of rights
39
What did Susan B. Anthoney do?
fought for civil rights
got arrested for her beliefs
sat in the back of the bus
fought for women's rights
40
How many U.s. Senators are there?
13
27
100
50
41
name one U.S. territory?
American Samoa
Guam
The U.S. Virgin Island
Puerto Rico
42
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives?
Paul Ryan
Lindsey Grham
Donald Trump
John Smith
43
when do we celebrate independence day?
memorial day
December 25th
August 4th
july 4th
44
What is one power of the federal government.?
to declare war
to make treaties
to print money
to create an army
45
name one of two of the longest rivers in the united states.
Missouri river
mississippi river
long river
niger river
46
What are two rights in the declaration of independence?
freedom, life
pursuit of happiness, religion
life, happiness
life,liberty
47
what is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election
wake up every day
breathe
serve on a jury
48
Who was the first president?
Ben Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Donald Trump
49
what is the name of the national anthem?
the dirt road anthem
let freedom ring
give me liberty or give me death
the star spangled anthem
50
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
liberal and communism
Donkey and Elephant
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and liberal
51
name one war that was fought in the 1900s.
Korean war
Gulf War
WWII
WWI
52
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 colonies
the stripes represent the original colonies
13 states
13 founding fathers
53
When must men register for selective service?
any time between 12 and 21
they don't have to anymore
between 18 and 26
18 years of age
54
name a national U.S. holiday.
4th of July
january 1st
december 25th
november 22nd
55
Who signs a bill to become a law?
The president
The speaker of the house
Tom Cruise
The General
56
what is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
Charleston
Columbia
Washington
57
name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
Alaska
Vermont
New York
58
Who does the U.S. senator represent?
All but me
All but you
All people of the state
nobody in SC
59
when was the constitution written
1776
1787
1942
1768
60
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
Donald Trump Jr.
Obama
Donald Trump
Donald Trump the Third
61
Who is the founding father of the United States
Ben Franklin
Christopher Columbus
George Washington
Niel Armstrong
62
What ocean is on the West-coast of the U.S.?
ocean
pacific
atlantic
indian
63
How many amendments does the constitution have
27
13
21
34
64
What is one promise you make when becoming a United States Citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
serve in the U.S. military if needed
obey the laws of the US
defend the constitution and laws of the United States
65
name the war fought in the U.S. between the north and the south.
racial war
American Indian war
Civil war
The war between the states
66
what are some ways that citizens can participate in their democracy?
join a civic group
join a political party
help with a campaign
vote
67
What is the economic system in the United States?
market equivalency
trade
communism
market economy
68
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
The oldest member of the constitutional convention
U.S. diplomat
the writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
started the first free libraries
69
What happened at the constitutional convention?
a war broke out
the founding fathers wrote the constitution
people sat and joked
The constitution was written
70
What does the presidents' cabinet do?
Signs bills
Get paid to do nothing
Vetos bills
Advises the president
71
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
More or less
Some states have more people
More people
The state's population
72
Who vetos bills?
The president
Tom Cruise
The speaker of the house
The General
73
Name one state the borders Mexico.
Texas
California
Amazonia
New Mexico
74
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
Republican
liberal
communist
75
What is the name of the vice president in the United States now?
Mike Pence Jr.
Mike Pence
Mark Pence Jr.
Mark Pence
76
The house of representatives has how many voting members?
435
354
128
286
77
There is 4 amendment to the constitution about who can vote. Describe 1 of them.
women and men can vote
citizens 18 years and older can vote
Don't have to pay to vote
a male citizen of any race can vote
78
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Lindsey Grham
Obama
Mike Pence
Donald Trump
79
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
secretary of defense and commerce
secretary of energy and bullying
secretary of commerce
secretary of defense
80
Where is the statue of liberty?
Maine
New York
New Jersey
On liberty island
81
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who then becomes president?
That will never happen
the house of representatives decides
reelection
the speaker of the house
82
what ocean is the east coast of the U.S.?
Indian
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
83
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice president steps up
they have a reelection
They can't resign
no one fills the spot.
84
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Dad
Bill of rights
Bill of Mom
Bill of sibling
85
Who is the chief of justice in the United States now?
John Robertson
John Jacobs
John Smith
John G Roberts Jr.
86
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Petition the government
right to bare arms
right to freedom
right to smile
87
Who is our U.S. representative now? (2018)
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Oldham
Tom Scott
Tim Smith
88
what wars did the U.S. fight in the 1800s?
war of 1812
Spanish-American war
Civil War
Mexican-American war
89
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes
boarding
didn't have self government and wanted it
quartering
90
what did the emancipation proclamation do?
freed slaves in the Confederate states
freed slaves
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in most southern states
91
What is one reason colonist moved to America?
freedom
political liberties
religious freedom
economic opportunities
92
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
life
13
4
6
93
what is one problem that led to the civil war.?
economic reasons
slavery
the shot heard around the world
states' rights
94
what are rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion
the right to bear arms
freedom of speech
freedom of expression
95
Who makes federal laws?
We the people
The president
Congress
Anyone over the age of 18
96
the federalists' papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
publius
Madison, James
Jay, John
Hamilton, Alexander
97
what is an American Indian tribe in the U.S.?
creek
Navajo
pueblo
blackfoot
98
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
We the people
The president
Congress
Separation of Powers
99
Who is the commander in chief in the U.S. military?
The president
The speaker of the house
The General
Tom Cruise
100
What major event happened in the U.S. on September 11th, 2001?
many people lost their lives
A terrorist attack
planes crashed and caused thousands of casualties
the twin towers were hit with a plane
