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1
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
President
checks and balances
separation of powers
Supreme Court
2
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Europe
Africans
people from Mexico
people from England
people from Africa
people from America
3
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
(Persian) Gulf War
Vietnam War
World War II
Korean War
4
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison
(John) Jay
Publius
Benjamin Franklin
(Alexander) Hamilton
Tomas Jefferson
5
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom to petition the government
freedom of assembly
freedom of expression
the right to bear arms
6
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The president
the United States
the flag
The Congress
7
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Dictatorship
Communism
Socialism
None of the above
8
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
(Thomas) Jefferson
Martin Luther King
Benjamin Franklin
9
Name one state that borders Canada.
New Hampshire
Maine
Geogia
New York
Florida
Vermont
10
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
April 30
April 15
May 1
11
Name one branch or part of the government.
judicial
executive
legislative
Congress
President
the courts
12
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Judges
the Speaker of the House
The Senator
13
Who was the first President of US?
Tomas Jefferson
George washington
Abraham Lincoln
Jonh Adams
14
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
Beacause 13 days
none of the above
15
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
16
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Democrats
none
Republicans
all people of the state
17
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to declare war
to make treaties
to create an army
to print money
18
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
two (2)
five (5)
four (4)
19
Name two national U.S. holidays
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Independence Day
Memorial Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
20
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic
Republican
Communism
Independent
21
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
New York
Vermont
Pensilvania
22
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
one hundred (100)
nine (9)
Ten (10)
23
Name one right only for United States citizens.
run for federal office
Study the constitucion
Study the law
vote in a federal election
24
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
pursuit of happiness
Liberty
25
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Mexicans
American Indians
Canadians
Native Americans
26
What does the Constitution do?
Protects the Government
Protects basic rights of Inmigrants
Protecs every body
Protects basic rights of Americans
27
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Congressman
The Vice-President
The Judges
The President
28
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for civil rights
fought for children's rights
fought for american's rights
fought for women’s rights
29
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because the fifty presidents
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because each star represents a state
30
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
be loyal to the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
31
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The war between North and South.
the War between the States
None of the above
the Civil War
32
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the government
The constitucion
This is United States
We the People
33
What is the name of the national anthem?
No Name
American Flag
Liberty Flag
The star-spangled banner
34
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
the Louisiana Territory
Alabama
Alaska
35
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the United States during the Civil War
the War between the States
the Civil War
saved (or preserved) the Union
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
None of the above
36
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for womens
fought for civil rights
Fought for americans
worked for equality for all Americans
37
When was the Constitution written?
None of the above
1786
1787
1777
38
What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Capitalist economy
Market economy
Socialism
39
What is the “rule of law”?
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Everyone must follow the law
40
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because) some states have more people
(because) they have more people
none above
(because of) the state’s population
41
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
none of the above
because they didn’t have self-government
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
42
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
none of the above
because there is one star for each state
because there are 50 states
because each star represents a state
43
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution)
A Change in the Government
A Change in the Justice
A change in the Law
44
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Pacific (Ocean)
45
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Vietnam War
Korea War
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Gulf War
46
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in most Southern states
Freed of children
freed the slaves
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate states
Freed of woman
47
Who makes federal laws?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Congress
(U.S. or national) legislature
President
48
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The amendments
The introduction
The Bill of Rights
The Rights
49
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Mexico
Canada
China, Spain and Russia.
Japan, Germany, and Italy
50
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared the rights
Declared the independence of America from spain
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
51
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Economic opportunity
Freedom
Political Liberty
Escape persecution
Practice their religion
Religious Freedom
52
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
reviews laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
explains laws
53
Who vetoes bills?
The President
Vice-President
The Judges
The Congress
54
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Ruben Gallego
55
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election
serve on a jury
Study the law
Study the constitucion
56
Name one U.S. territory.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Puerto Rico
Havana
57
We elect a President for how many years?
six (6)
four (4)
two (2)
nine (9)
58
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
None of the above
slavery
states’ rights
economic reasons
59
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twelve (12)
Ten (10)
Seven (7)
Twenty-seven (27)
60
Who was President during World War I?
George Bush
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Bill Clinton
61
What is one reason colonists came to America?
More money
political liberty
religious freedom
practice their religion
freedom
Better Lands
62
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Religion
Speech
Assembly
Press
63
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
None of the above
writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
started the first free libraries
first Postmaster General of the United States
64
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Judges
The speaker of the house
The President
Vice-President
65
In what month do we vote for President?
November
January
September
October
66
Name one state that borders Mexico
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Missisippi
Alabama
Texas
67
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Virginia
New York
Pensilvania
68
Who is the Father of Our Country?
John Adams
(George) Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Tomas Jefferson
69
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Banner
National Anthem
70
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Forty five (45)
Nine (9)
Six (6)
One Hundred (100)
71
What is freedom of religion?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
72
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
73
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Korea War
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
74
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
four (4)
two (2)
six (6)
75
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Tomas Jefferson
Abraham Linconln
Franklin Rosevelt
76
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Ruben Gallego
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Mark Kelly
77
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
the Hudson (River)
Pensilvania
Liberty Island
78
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Ku Klux Klan
civil rights (movement)
79
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Right
The constitucion
The law
80
Name American Indian tribes in the United States.
Apache
Sioux
Seminole
Navajo
Cherokee
Cheyenne
81
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The judges
The congressman
the President
The Senators
82
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Judges and Senators
Congress and president
President and Judges
83
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
The Founding Fathers declared the independence.
Nothing
The Constitution was written.
84
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Nine (9)
one hundred (100)
four hundred and thirty five (435)
85
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
on the Hudson (River)
In Washington D.C.
New York (Harbor
Liberty Island
86
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Secretary of Agriculture
87
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
June 1
May 1
January 1
88
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
A congressman
The Congress President
89
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Atlantic (Ocean)
90
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Change the laws
Change the rules
advises the President
91
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Before 18 years old
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
After 21 years old
92
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Colorado River
Missisippi River
Missouri River
93
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
give a driver’s license
provide safety (fire departments)
approve zoning and land use
provide protection (police)
provide schooling and education
94
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
call Senators and Representatives
write to a newspaper
help with a campaign
vote
join a political party
join a civic group
95
What is the highest court in the United States?
The President
the Supreme Court
The Senate
The Congress
96
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
Thirty (30) years old
eighteen (18) and older
Twenty one (21) years old
