Which of the following is NOT a right granted in the Declaration of Independence?

the right to be a member of Congress

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

freed slaves in the Confederate States

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

declared our independence from England

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared our independence (from Great Britain)

Which of these were NOT a reason colonists fought the British?

colonists wanted more money from the British

What is an amendment?

a change or addition to the Constitution

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1
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Northwest Ordinance
the Louisiana Purchase
the Constitution
2
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
defines the government
sets up America's government
all choices are correct
protects the basic rights of Americans
3
Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Speaker of the House
President
Vice President
4
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
420
430
435
50
5
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
45
38
27
50
6
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Mexican Cession
California
the Louisiana Territory
the Northwest Territory
7
Whom does a U.S. Senator represent?
half of the states
the entire state
the president
his/her party
8
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
7
13
9
9
The Statue of Liberty is an important monument to Americans. Where is this monument located?
Orlando
Memphis
Washington, D.C.
New York
10
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Magna Carta
the Prologue
11
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
executive branch
checks and balances
tariffs
the FBI
12
The US has a national anthem that is played or sung before athletic events. What is the anthem called?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Stars and Stripes Forever
American the Beautiful
My Old Kentucky Home
13
Which of the following is NOT a right granted in the Declaration of Independence?
liberty
life
the right to be a member of Congress
pursuit of happiness
14
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
freed all the Japanese-Americans that were in interment camps during WWII
freed slaves in the Confederate States
created Medicaid and Medicare during the War on Poverty
created Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the Great Depression
15
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Asians
Americans
Africans
Australians
16
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the Circuit Court
the Kentucky Supreme Court
the District Court
17
When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
October 31
September 21
December 25
July 4
18
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
American Revolution
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
World War II
19
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
April 9, 1865
September 17, 1787
December 7, 1941
July 4, 1776
20
Which was was fought between the United States and the Confederate States of America?
The Civil War
The Spanish American War
World War I
The American Revolution
21
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
41
18
34
27
22
Before he was the President, Eisenhower was a general. In which war did he fight?
WWII
Mexcian War
Vietnam War
Korean War
23
Who makes federal law?
Congress
individual states
the Supreme Court
the President
24
The first three words of the Constitution are "We the People." Which idea does this most support?
absolute monarchy
Divine Right of Kings
control of the church
self-government
25
Who was the President during World War I?
Harry Truman
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
26
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
explained the rules of the government
declared our independence from England
united the Native American tribes
ended the Civil War
27
Which of the following is NOT an example of participating in the democratic process?
joining a political party
joining a civic group
never voting
running for office
28
Which of the following was NOT an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Tuareg
29
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet level position?
Vice President
Attorney General
Representative
Secretary of Commerce
30
What was the central cause of the Civil War?
the Union attack on Fort Sumter
the Confederate attack at Gettysburg
the Gold Rush
slavery
31
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr
32
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville
Bowling Green
33
If both the President and the Vice President can not longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Agriculture
Speaker of the House
Communications Director
34
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Portuguese
Russians
Spanish
Native Americans
35
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence was signed.
The American Revolution officially ended
The United States entered World War II
36
The United States economy is based on the idea of
capitalism
socialism
communism
mercantilism
37
What is the capital of the United States?
Nashville
Los Angeles
Washington ,D.C.
New York
38
Who signs bills into law?
President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
39
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
Ended the American Revolution
Formed a pact with Great Britain
Declared our independence (from France)
40
Which of these were NOT a reason colonists fought the British?
colonists didn't have self government
the British army stayed in colonists' homes
colonists were paying high taxes
colonists wanted more money from the British
41
What is an amendment?
a vetoed bill
a change or addition to the Constitution
the end of a war
a vote for the people to impeach the President
42
What is the purpose of the President's Cabinet?
to speak for the President
to sign bills into law
to fire federal employees
to advise the President
43
How many Senators are elected from each state?
2
4
8
6
44
Which of the following was NOT one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Hobbes
John Jay
45
The United States shares a border with Canada. Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Georgia
South Carolina
Kentucky
Alaska
46
Which of the following is NOT one of the original thirteen states?
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New York
47
Which of the following countries as NOT an enemy of the United States during World War II?
Japan
Italy
Canada
Germany
48
Which Constitutional Amendment related to voting rights for women?
27th
2nd
19th
1st
49
How old do citizens have to be to votes for President?
21
19
18
20
50
Under the Constitution, What is one power reserved for the states?
to declare war
to provide education
to print money
to make treaties
51
Many rivers in the US are vital to trade & transportation. Which of the following are the longest rivers in the US?
Nile and Euphrates
Barren and Ohio
Mississippi and the Nile
Missouri and Mississippi
52
For how many years does the U.S. elect members of the Senate?
4
10
8
6
53
Which of the following did Abraham Lincoln NOT do?
created the New Deal programs
freed the slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation
led the United State during the Civil War
saved the Union
54
Name one right reserved only for U.S. citizens?
the right to run for federal office
the right to steal needed items
the right to run for judge on the Supreme Court
an eye for an eye
55
The United States has several U.S. territories. Which of the following is NOT a territory of the United States?
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Mexico
Guam
56
What is one right or freedom from the Second Amendment?
Right to a speedy trial
Right to vote
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to bear arms
57
Which of the following statements about voting rights is true?
Any citizens 18 years or older may vote
Everyone must pass a literacy test to vote
Only me may vote
Everyone must pay a poll tax to vote
58
What are the two parts of Congress?
the House of Representatives and the judicial branch
the Senate and the executive branch
the executive and judicial branches
the Senate and the House of Representatives
59
Which best defines freedom of religion?
Citizens have to choose one of three major religions to follow
Citizens must practice a certain religion
Citizens can practice any religion or not practice a religion
Citizens cannot practice religion openly
60
What ocean lies on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Southern
61
For how many years does the U. S. elect the President?
six
two
eight
four
62
Which of the following freedoms does the First Amendment protect?
religion
assembly
all choices are correct
speech
63
In what month does the U.S. vote for President of the United States?
September
November
May
Februrary
64
The United States shares a border with Mexico. Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Texas
Maine
Florida
Colorado
65
What is the rule of law?
The law changes based on situations
Most people must follow the law and leaders don't' have to obey them
Everyone must follow the law, including citizens and leaders
The law changes every few years
66
The United States has several national holidays. Which of the following are two of them?
Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Veterans Day and Columbus Day
Memorial Day and Independence Day
All choices are correct
67
Which of the following factors determines the number of representatives per state?
popular vote
interstate highways
area of the state
population
68
When is the last day to send in federal income tax forms?
February 15
April 15
January 15
March 15
69
Which of the following statements about Benjamin Franklin is NOT true?
He was the third President of the United States
He wrote Poor Richards Almanack
He was the first Postmaster General of the United States
He was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
70
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the judicial branch?
to review laws
to declare war
to decide if a law goes against the Constitution
to resolve disputes
71
How many U.S. Senators does the United States have?
100
13
12
50
72
Which of the following wars was NOT fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Mexican War
Persian Gulf War
Vietnam War
Korean War
73
When was the Constitution written?
1861
1776
1619
1787
74
Which one of these is NOT a branch of government?
judicial
legislative
executive
financial
75
Who is in charge of the Senate?
President
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of Defense
76
Who is the chief executive of a state?
the Governor
the Lieutenant Governor
The State Commander
The Senator
77
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
78
Which of these is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to overthrow the government
freedom to petition the government
79
How is the Speaker of the House determined?
Chosen by the President
Elected by the People
Elected by the house members
Chosen by the Senate
80
The United States flag is comprise of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. What do the thirteen stripes represented?
that thirteen was a lucky number
the thirteen laws of the land
the thirteen original presidents
the thirteen original colonies
81
For what is Susan B. Anthony best known?
being a leader during the Harlem Renaissance
fighting for prison reforms
fighting for women's rights and civil rights
writing Uncle Tom's Cabin
82
Who is known as the Father of Our Country?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Robert E. Lee
83
For what is Martin King, Jr. best known?
leading the Temperance Movement
fighting for civil rights and equality for all Americans
fighting for prison reform
breaking the color barrier in professional baseball
84
The United States flag is comprised of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. What do the fifty stars represent?
the fifty laws of the land
each of the fifty states
they fifty original presidents
the fifty original colonies
85
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Republican and Socialist
Whigs and Democratic
Communist and Republican
86
During the Cold War, what was the United States' main concern?
Immigration reform
Nazism
Terrorism
Communism
87
What movement attempted to end racial discrimination?
the Transcendentalist Movement
the Temperance Movement
the Manifest Destiny Movement
the Civil Rights Movement
88
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Quincy Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
89
To what do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
God
the Supreme Court
The President
90
How many U.S. States are there?
51
50
48
57
91
Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
to spread slavery
for freedom
for political liberty
to have more religious freedom
92
For how many years does the U.S. elect members of the House of Representatives?
2
3
4
6
93
What is one responsibility that only a U.S. citizen can perform?
visit the White House
serve on a jury
always agree with the president
obey traffic laws
94
Under the Constitution, Which of the following is NOT one of the powers of the federal government?
to print money
to declare war
to create marriage law
to create an army
95
What ocean lies on the West Coast of the United States?
Southern
Atlantic
Gulf Mexico
Pacific
96
If the President can not longer serve, who is next in line to become the President?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
his or her spouse
Secretary of State
97
Who vetoes bills?
Vice President
Secretary of Defense
President
Speaker of the House
98
What is a promise that a person does NOT have to make when becoming a U.S. citizen?
pledge the destruction of every other country
be loyal to the United States
obey the laws of the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
99
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
The stock market crashed
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
The USS Maine sank in Havana Harbor
100
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
FBI Director
Congress
Chief Justice
the President

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