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1
What is NOT a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To give up loyalty to other countries
To obey the laws
To defend the Constitution
To speak only English
2
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Thurgood Marshall
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mike Pence
3
What is one responsibility that is ONLY for United States citizens?
Pay taxes
Report crimes
Serve on a jury
Celebrate the 4th of July
4
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the government?
Legislative
Supreme
Executive
Judicial
5
What is the economic system in the United States?
A planned economy
A socialist economy
A capitalist (or market) economy
A communist economy
6
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
Chief Justice
Attorney General
Congress
President
7
Which was NOT a factor leading to the Civil War?
Environmental concerns
Slavery
Economic concerns
States' rights
8
Which of the following is a power of the states?
To establish a postal system
To give a driver's license
To govern territories
To grant patents
9
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
A rule that is for women
A rule that is for men
A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence
10
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Completed the purchase of Louisiana
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Fed the emaciated people
Established the Border States
11
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Top 10 Rights
The First Ten
The Bill of Rights
The 10 Amendments
12
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 signers of the Declaration of Indep.
To represent the 13 original colonies
To represent the 13 wars the United States has fought
To represent the 13 branches of the Federal Reserve Bank
13
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic & Socialist
Republican & Whigs
Libertarian & Green
Democratic & Republican
14
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
July 4
January 1
April 15
September 3
15
Who is the Governor of Arkansas now?
Asa Hutchinson
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Donald Trump
Mike Beebe
16
What is the "rule of law"?
The process that must be followed to create a new law
The length of time that a law is valid for
The Constitution
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey laws
17
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
4
2
6
16
18
What is NOT something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Being a U.S. diplomat
Saying "Give me liberty or give me death."
Conducting scientific experiments
Being the first Postmaster General of the United States
19
When must all men register for the Selective Services?
Age 25
Age 38
Age 18
Age 50
20
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States right now?
Asa Hutchinson
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Steve Colbert
21
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
62
50
100
22
How can Americans participate in their democracy?
Adjust the thermostat to conserve resources
Vote
Teach others about different types of governments
Plant a tree
23
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War II
American Revolution
24
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
25
What is the freedom of religion?
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
A person can do anything they want as long for religion
A person can attend any church without paying for it
26
What is a right of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of religion
Freedom to eat
Freedom from taxes
Freedom to education
27
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
World War II
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
Civil War
28
There were 13 original states. Identify one.
Texas
Massachusetts
Arkansas
California
29
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism and the Soviet Union
Access to affordable heating oil
Missiles in Cuba
Preserving the southern border
30
We elect a President for how many years?
16
2
4
6
31
Who was President during World War I?
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
James Monroe
Ronald Reagan
32
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
33
What is the supreme law of the land?
Declaration of Independence
President
Supreme Court
Constitution
34
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Christopher Columbus
The Pilgrims
Native Americans/American Indians
Bostonians
35
Who was the first president?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
36
What is the highest court in the United States?
Legislative Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
District Court
37
Who makes federal laws?
Vice President
Voters
Congress
Supreme Court
38
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Governor
Head Commissioner
Oldest Senator
39
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
16
21
35
40
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Interpret dreams
Fight in the Civil War
Fight for civil rights
Lead the charge up San Juan Hill
41
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was replaced by the Bill of Rights.
The Constitution was replaced by the Declaration of Indep.
Abraham Lincoln debated the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Constitution was written.
42
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Little Rock
Dallas
New York City
43
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Oregon Territory
Utah Territory
Ohio Territory
44
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Kevin McCarthy
Nancy Pelosi
Mitch McConnell
45
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
50
45
27
46
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
September 17, 1787
September 11, 2001
December 7, 1941
July 4, 1776
47
There are four amendments about who can vote. Which of the following statements is not correct?
Citizens 18 years and older can vote.
Men and women can vote.
Adults of any race can vote.
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote.
48
How many U.S. Senators are there?
500
62
100
50
49
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Education
Attorney General
Governor
Secretary of Energy
50
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Half the people in the state he or she was elected from
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
The state legislature
51
Name one right ONLY for United States citizens.
Education
Vote in federal elections
Access to health care
Police protection
52
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Ended World War II
Granted women the right to vote
Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain
Freed the Slaves
53
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence adopted?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
54
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Run the military
Advise the President
Hold canned food goods and household cleaning supplies
Vote on bills
55
In what month do we vote for President?
November
January
July
October
56
Which of the following is NOT a Federal U.S. holiday?
Halloween
New Year's Day
President's Day
Christmas
57
What is the capital of Arkansas?
Fayetteville
West Memphis
Washington DC
Little Rock
58
Which of the following is NOT a U.S. territory?
Great Britain
Guam
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
59
What is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
Escape persecution
Better retirement benefits
Practice religion
Freedom
60
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
January 1
September 11
December 7
61
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
Self-Government Rules
In Congress Today
Our Rules Are
62
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President
Chief Justice
Secretary of Defense
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
63
What is the longest river in the United States?
Arkansas
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
64
Who is the "Father of the Country"?
John Adams
Nathan Hale
George Washington
William H. Taft
65
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
San Francisco
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
66
Which of the following is a part of the U.S. Congress?
House of Starks
House of Lords
House of Representatives
House of Commons
67
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
Created the first dollar coins
Was the first woman to walk on the moon
Led Lewis and Clark on their expedition
68
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Voting
Checks and balances
Best 2-out-of-3
Term limits
69
Which of the following states does NOT border Canada?
Maine
Kansas
Minnesota
North Dakota
70
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Senate Pro-Tempore
Commander in Chief
Attorney General
71
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Execute laws
Judge laws
Create laws
Make laws
72
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
55
16
42
9
73
Who is one of our state's U.S. Senators now?
John McCain
Asa Hutchinson
Tom Cotton
French Hill
74
Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Right to Bear Arms
Press
Speech
Assembly
75
What is the name of the national anthem?
Battle Hymn of the Republic
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
America, the Beautiful
76
Which of the following is NOT an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Saved the Union
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
Freed the slaves
Fought in the Revolutionary War
77
What major events happened on September 11, 2001?
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
The Germans sank the Lusitania
Terrorists attacked the United States
78
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Our political party
Our home state
Our flag
Our family
79
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
80
When was the Constitution written?
1865
1984
1787
1911
81
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Floridians
Africans
Latvians
Criminals
82
What movement tried to end racial segregation?
Teetotalers
Boston Tea Party
Civil rights movement
Minutemen
83
Which of the following is NOT a right declared in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Property
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
84
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4
2
16
6
85
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Teapot Dome War
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Civil War
86
Which of the following is NOT a power of our federal government?
To declare war
To provide schooling and education
To make treaties
To print money
87
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Desert Storm
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
88
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Ming
Navajo
Aymara
Tutsis
89
Who signs bills to become laws?
Chief Justice
Secretary
Senate Majority Leader
President
90
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is a star for each state
Because the number 50 represents strength
Because there have been 50 presidents
Because it was created on the 50th anniversary of our nation
91
Which is NOT a reason the colonists fought the British?
Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River
Because they didn't have self-government
Because of high taxes without representation
Because the British army stayed in their houses
92
Which of the following states does NOT border Mexico?
Florida
California
Arizona
New Mexico
93
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Grover Cleveland
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Theodore Roosevelt
94
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Great Britain
Germany
Australia
Chile
95
What is the political party of the President now?
Libertarian
Republican
Democratic
Green
96
Which of the follow is a U.S. Representative for Arkansas?
John Boozman
Steve Womack
Mike Pence
Asa Hutchinson
97
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because those states pay more taxes than other states
Because some states have more land area than others
Because some states have more people than other states
Because some states have been around longer than others
98
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
George Bush
Barack Obama
