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