Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?

Spanish-American War, Mexican-American War, Civil War, War of 1812

Name one branch or part of the government.

President (executive), the Courts (judicial), Congress (legislative)

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

because there are 50 states, because each star represents a state, because there is one star for each state

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education, give a driver's license, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments)

What does the judicial branch do?

explains laws, resolves disputes, reviews laws, decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

led the United States during the Civil War, freed the slaves, saved the Union

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of State, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation

What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

speech, petition the government, religion, assembly

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Mississippi river, Missouri river

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law, No one is above the law, Leaders must obey the law, Government must obey the law

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

said that the United States is free, announced our independence, declared our independence

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

help with a campaign & run for office, call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper, vote & join a political party

What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?

vote in a federal election, serve on a jury

What is one reason colonists came to America?

religious freedom, freedom, political liberty, economic opportunity

Where is the statue of Liberty?

New York, Liberty Island, New Jersey

What is the economic system in the United States?

market economy, capitalist economy

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, the Constitution was written

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life and liberty, life and pursuit of happiness, liberty and pursuit of happiness

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

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