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1
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
liberty and pursuit of happiness
life and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
life and death
2
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
3
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because it looked the best
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because there were 13 original colonies
because it took 13 years to get independence
4
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion and right to bear arms
freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
right to vote and right to run for office
5
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
sign up for the selective service
pay taxes
6
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
August 2, 1776
October 19, 1781
July 4, 1776
July 29, 1775
7
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
writes laws
reviews laws
resolves disputes
8
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Secretary of State
the President pro tem. of the Senate
the Speaker of the House
9
What is one reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
freedom
political liberty
economic opportunity
10
In what month do citizens vote for President?
March
November
January
September
11
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
the Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet
the House of Lords and House of Commons
12
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Constitution was written
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
the states ratified the Constitution
the Colonies declared independence
13
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
a male citizen of any race can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
14
What is the political party of the President now?
Socialist
Republican
Democrat
Green
15
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
economic reasons
states' rights
slavery
Abraham Lincoln
16
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people in their town
all the people of a territory
all the people of the state
all the people of the United States
17
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
help with a campaign & run for office
vote & join a political party
publicly support or oppose a policy & join a civic group
call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
18
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress (legislative)
the Courts (judicial)
President (executive)
the Police (justice)
19
What is one power of the federal government?
establish public schools
create an army
print money
declare war
20
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Federal Court of Appeals
the Supreme Court
the District Court
the Juvenile Courts
21
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
18
32
100
27
22
What does the President's cabinet do?
vetoes bills
advises the President
makes laws
holds the President's food
23
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
4
2
6
24
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
fought for libraries
fought for the Confederacy
25
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Hitler
High taxes
Communism
Cold weather
26
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
the state's population
They are wealthier than other states.
they have more people
some states are bigger
27
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
The Revolutionary War
28
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
4
2
8
29
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because they didn't have self-government
because the British army stayed in their houses
because of high taxes
because they wanted to go back to Great Britain
30
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
16 and older
18-65
18 and older
21 and older
31
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
was the first President of the United States
led the United States during the Civil War
freed the slaves
saved the Union
32
Where is the statue of Liberty?
New Jersey
Washington, D.C.
Liberty Island
New York
33
What is an amendment
an addition (to the Constitution)
a new Constitution
a change (to the Constitution)
something you put on an injury
34
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Pennsylvania, Delaware, California
35
What is the capital of your state?
Hartford
New Haven
Simsbury
Storrs
36
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
Washington
Vermont
New York
37
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Independence Day and Labor Day
Presidents' Day and Memorial Day
Columbus Day and Veterans Day
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
38
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
serve in the military (if needed)
obey the laws of the United States
39
Who makes federal laws?
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court
legislature
Congress
40
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Speaker of the House
41
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the military
North America
the United States
the flag
42
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Arctic ocean
Indian ocean
Atlantic ocean
43
Name your U.S. Representative.
John Larson
Ken Pera
Georgia Robert
Jahana Hayes
44
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Bill of Rights
45
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
other countries
the military
checks and balances
46
What is one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Mohegan
Sioux
Cherokee
Crow
47
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
England, Russia, Italy
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
Japan, Italy, Germany
Japan, Austria, China
48
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
the internet was invented
terrorists attacked the United States
the people elected the first Black president
hurricane Sandy destroyed New Orleans
49
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Barack Obama
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
50
Name one US territory.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
51
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education
52
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Dick Cheney
JD Vance
53
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Bill of Rights
life, liberty, happiness
certain unalienable rights
54
Who is one of your state's senators now?
Richard Blumenthal
Ned Lamont
Stephen Patrina
Chris Murphy
55
What is the "rule of law"?
Government must obey the law
Leaders must obey the law
Leaders do not have to follow certain laws.
Everyone must follow the law
56
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Spanish-American War
Civil War
World War II
World War I
57
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
women's suffrage (movement)
civil rights (movement)
hippie (movement)
black lives matter (movement)
58
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
59
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
built houses for poor people
ran for president of the United States
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
60
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
Africans
Native Americans
Europeans
61
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist economy
capitalist economy
market economy
socialist economy
62
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
make treaties with foreign countries
provide safety (fire departments)
provide protection (police)
provide schooling and education
63
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name 1 of the writers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Abraham Lincoln
64
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
9
100
50
65
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Vice President
the General
the Secretary of Defense
the President
66
Who vetoes bills?
the Supreme Court
Congress
the President
the voters
67
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Arctic ocean
Indian ocean
Atlantic ocean
68
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
Congress
the voters
the Supreme Court
69
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between ages 18 and 26
age 21
between ages 17 and 21
age 18
70
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because you can see 50 stars in the night sky
because there are 50 states
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
71
What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
started the first free libraries
U.S. Diplomat
first Postmaster General of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
72
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
You're a Grand Old Flag
God Bless the USA
73
What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?
freedom of assembly
run for federal office
bear arms
vote in a federal election
74
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
New York City
Boston
75
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
freed slaves in all states
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate States
76
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native people
Native Americans
American Indians
Indians
77
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
protects the basic rights of Americans
defines the government
We the People
78
Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.
the Mexican-American War
the War of 1812
the Civil War
the War between the States
79
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi river
Colorado River
Tennessee river
Missouri river
80
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
81
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
9
5
7
82
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
83
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
speech
assembly
religion
petition the government
84
Who was the first President?
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson
Barack Obama
George Washington
85
What is freedom of religion?
All people go to heaven
You can say what you want
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
All religions must not cost money
86
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Texas
87
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
June 14
July 4
1st Monday in September
3rd Thursday in November
88
Who is the governor of your state now?
Chris Murphy
Donald Trump
John Larson
Ned Lamont
89
When was the Constitution written?
1919
1803
1787
1776
90
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
the Louisiana territory
Hawaii
New England
Mexico
91
We elect a president for how many years?
8
2
4
6
92
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
liberal and socialist
Democratic and Republican
populist and conservative
Whigs and Democrats
93
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
94
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
put a new government in place
announced our independence
declared our independence
said that the United States is free
95
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
World War I
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
Civil War
96
How many U.S. Senators are there?
204
100
435
50
97
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
February 14
April 15
July 4
98
Who is Chief Justice of the United States now?
Julia Roberts
John Roberts
Elena Kagan
John Smith
99
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Chief Justice
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Congress
100
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?
Jahana Hayes
Kamala Harris
Mike Johnson
Kevin McCarthy
