Which one shows branche or parts of government?

Congress, President, the courts, legislative

What is freedom of religion?

you can practice or not practice a religion

What major event happened in September 11, 2001 in the US?

Terrorists attacked the United States

Why do some states have more Representatives that other states?

because of the population of the state (more people)

what are two parts of the US Congress?

the Senate and House of Representatives

What is one reason the colonist did NOT fight the British?

because they could not buy groceries

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

the Constitution was written by the founding fathers

What is an amendment?

a change/ addition to the constitution

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

to represent the 13 original colonies

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1
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Right of the People
the Federalist Papers
the Bill of Rights
I don't know
2
Which one is NOT an American Indian tribe in the US?
Apache
Navajo
Aztec
Cherokee
3
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
37
27
23
25
4
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Mediterrean
5
How old does a citizen need to be to vote?
18
21
20
16
6
What do we show loyalty when we pledge to the flag?
the President and United States
the flag and the people
the people and President
the flag and United Sates
7
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
France
by Texas
New York (harbor)
by California
8
Who is your governor? (Texas)
Greg Abbott
Greg Trump
Uhmm..
Spiderman
9
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
to make it even
to represent the 50 states
I don't know
to represent the colonies
10
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 21
I don't know
April 30
April 15
11
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communisim
Power
Land
Money
12
Who was President during World War 1?
Forest Gump
Little Woodrows
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
13
Which one shows branche or parts of government?
President, citizens, teachers, congress
Principal, neighbors, parents, children
Congress, President, the courts, legislative
I don't know
14
True or False: The Congress, Senate and House, and legislature can make federal laws.
False
True
15
Which state does not border Canada?
Texas
Alaska
Washington
New York
16
If the President can no longer serve who becomes president?
the Secretary of State
No one
Vice President
I don't know but not Trump
17
In Texas name one current U.S. Representative.
Trump
Red Green
Gene Green
Obama
18
How many US Senators are there?
50
100
200
101
19
What is freedom of religion?
you must practice a religion
you have to be the same religion as everyone else
not practice a religion
you can practice or not practice a religion
20
Which one is NOT one of the 13 original states?
New Jersey
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
21
What major event happened in September 11, 2001 in the US?
Two towers were burning
Attack by rebels
Terrorists attacked the United States
War started
22
Which is NOT a problem that led to the Civil War?
right to travel to Mexico
slavery
states' rights
economic reasons
23
What is the name of the Vice president? (2012-2016)
Madeleyn
Hanna Montana
Joe Biden
Zack and Cody
24
Why do some states have more Representatives that other states?
because some states are better
because of the population of the state (more people)
because they have more money
because they choose them randomly
25
Who vetoes (denies) bills?
the Congressman
the President
people
Doctor
26
Which one is NOT a right for everyone living in the US?
Freedom of speech
Freedom to steal
the right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
27
Who becomes President, if the President and vice President can no longer serve?
the Congressman
the Speaker of the House
the opponent of the President
I don't know
28
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Judicial court
the court house
jail
the Supreme Court
29
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
married George Washington
fought for Women's Rights
I don't know
created the flag
30
Who was the first president?
Donal Trump
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Mike Jones
31
Which war was NOT fought by the US in the 1990s?
Vietnam War
The Alamo
World War II
World War I
32
We elect a President for how many years?
4
1
3
2
33
What is the name of the national anthem?
Pledge of Allegiance
I don't know
The Star- Spangled Banner
The start at night are big and bright...
34
Who wrote the Declaration of Independance?
Washington IIV
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Obama
35
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
300
435
400
200
36
what are two parts of the US Congress?
the House and people
the Senate and President
the Senate and House of Representatives
I don't know
37
What is one reason the colonist did NOT fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because high taxes
because they didn't have self government
because they could not buy groceries
38
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
they invented the lightbulb
the Constitution was written by the founding fathers
the Founding Fathers declare independance
the Founding Fathers got drunk
39
What is an amendment?
a change/ addition to the constitution
a removal
a law
a change
40
First three words of the Constitution regarding the idea of self- government are...
We the Citizens
We the Persons
We the People
I don't now
41
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Senator of the state
the Representative of the state
the Presidnt
a solider
42
What is the name of the current US president? (2012-2016)
George W Bush
Barack Obama
Hilary Clinton
Donald Trump
43
Who was not a writer of the Federalist Papers
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Donal Trump
44
What is the political party of the President now? (2012-2016)
Republican
Democratic
Rebels
Liberal
45
When do we celebrate Independance day?
July 2
July 4
May 10
September 29
46
What is the supreme law of the land?
I don't know
the Bill of Rights
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independance
47
What does the judicial branch do NOT do?
resolve disputes (disagreements)
is in charge of the money
review and explain laws
decides if the law goes against the Constituton
48
Which is NOT a war fought by the US in the 1800s?
World War Z
Civil War
War of 1812
Mexican American War
49
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
to represent the 13 original colonies
So it can match
to represent the states
i don't know
50
When must all men register for the Selective Services?
between age 18 and 26
between age 16 and 21
between age 18 and 40
between age 10 and 20
51
What does the President's Cabinet do?
make the laws
hang out with the President
advice the President
fight with the President
52
Pick one right only for US citizens. (There are 2 pick one)
vote in a federal election
Scream
run for federal office
Kill someone
53
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Alaska
California
Texas
54
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Waldo
Paul D. Ryan
Freddy
Michael Mayers
55
In Texas (2016) pick one of our current Senators?
Carlos Garcia
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
56
The Declaration of Independence declared our freedom and said the US was free from who?
Germany
British
England
Great Britain
57
Which is NOT a promise you make when you become a citizen of the US.
be loyal to the United States
fight for and be loyal to other countires
obey the laws of the United States
serve the nation
58
Who did NOT live in America before the Europeans arrived?
I don't know
the Indians in Apocalyopto
American Indians
Native Americans
59
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist/ market economy
planned economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
60
What is the Capital of your state?
Austin
Chicago
Houston
San Antonio
61
What is the capital of the United States?
New York, New York
Washington, DC
Austin, Texas
Destin, Florida
62
What are the three rights in the Declaration of independance?
Liberty, life, and death
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
I don't know
Life, happiness, and free press
63
Which one shows some of the powers of the federal government?
provide jobs, make contracts, print papers
print contracts, build schools, give money
provide education, give money, make schools
print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
64
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
helped slaves escaped
refuse to give up his seat on a bus
Boycotted vinyards
fought for civil rights (equality to all Americans)
65
Which is NOT a way an American can participate in their democracy?
join a political party
Sing in public
run for office
vote
66
Who did the US fight during World War II?
China, Japan, Vietnam
Japan, China, Mexico
China, Mexico, Germany
Japan, Germany, and Italy
67
What are two of the longest rivers in the US?
Mississippi and Lake Travis
Guadalupe and Amazon
Amazon and Missouri
Missouri and Mississippi
68
What is one right on the First Amendment?
press
speech
we don't have rights
religion
69
Before Eisenhower was president he was a general in which war?
Mexican American War
Japan v China
World War II
World War Z
70
Who signs bills to become laws?
Doctor
President
Firefigther
Police officer
71
What are two major political parties in the US?
Republican and Democratic
the crazies and Democratic
I don't know
Liberals and Rebels
72
Which is NOT a national US holiday?
Thanksgiving
President's Day
Valentines Day
Christmas
73
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Smith Roberts
John Roberts
Paul Smith
John Smith
74
What is Benjamin Franklin NOT famous for?
started the first free libraries
African American slave
US diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
75
Which state does NOT border Mexico?
California
Texas
Chicago
Arizona
76
What is one thing Abraham Lincoln did NOT do?
play the guitar
saved the Union
led the US during the Civil War
freed the slaves
77
We elect US senators for how many years?
6
4
2
3
78
The constitution does NOT do this?
defines the government
ignores Americans rights
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up the government
79
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
women's right movement
civil rights movement
anti slavery movement
rebel movement
80
When was the constitution written?
2016
1787
1776
2000
81
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
George Washington
I don't know
Franklin Roosevelt
Donal Trump
82
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet- level Position
Secretary of Sate
Taquero
Vice President
Secretary of Eduaction
83
Which one does not show a power that belong to the state?
give a driver's licence
provide schools/ education
provide protection and safety
give money to the people
84
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slave
Arminina
Africans
Germans
Mexicans
85
When was the Declaration of Independance adopted?
July 4, 1999
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
July 4, 1776
86
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
1
8
2
9
87
What are some reasons colonist came to America?
shopping, work, religious freedom
fun vacation, explore, find ahome
religious freedom, travel, have fun
religious freedom, economic opportunity, political liberty
88
Which one is NOT US territory?
US Virgin Islands
Los Cabos
Puerto Rico
Guam
89
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the President
I don't know
the Soliders
the Senator
90
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
4
6
2
1
91
In what month do we vote for President?
April
November
March
August
92
What is one responsibility that is only for US Citizens? (two answers are right pick one)
serve on a jury
Vote on a federal election
fight on the streets
Sing in the streets
93
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about voting, which is NOT true
you don't have to pay to vote
Any citizen regardless of race and gender
Citizens 18 and older
Only white males
94
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It capture Japanese men
Ended war
freed the slaves in the Southern states
It proclaimed
95
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the President
checks and money
checks and balances/ separation of powers
the people
96
What was the war between the North and the South besides "the War between the States" ?
Slavery War
World War I
Civil War
World War II
97
Who does the US Senator represent?
all people in the US
only people in Houston
all people in the State
only people in Austin
98
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
George Bush
Curious George
George of the Jungle
99
What is the "rule of the law"?
I don't know
Some people can be above the law
Everyone but the presidents must follow the law
Everyone must follow the law, leaders & Government included
100
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Laguna Beach
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Atlantic

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