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1
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas "$2" Jefferson
James "$10" Madison
Abraham "$5" Lincoln
George "$1" Washington
2
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1865
1776
1787
1812
3
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Cherokee
Navajo
Seneca
Lakota
4
Name
one
of the two current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona.
Jeff Flake
Mark Kelly
Martha McSally
Kyrsten Sinema
5
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
slavery
taxes
religious freedom
oil rights
6
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Majority Leader
7
How many U.S. Senators are there?
435
100
50
25
8
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the Declaration of Independence
The President of the USA
the United States
Arizona
9
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
10
What is
one
thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
decorated war general
inventor of the telegraph
fourth president of the United States
11
What is an Amendment?
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
preamble to the Constitution
change to the Constitution
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
12
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Canadians
Spaniards
Italians
Africans
13
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
519
435
380
14
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1776
15
Which of the following includes
three
of the 13 original states?
Georgia, Indiana, New York
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia
16
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
Only citizens with jobs can vote.
Only citizens 21 and older can vote.
Only citizens 18 and older can vote.
17
Who was the President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Warren Harding
18
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4
April 19
November 11
September 16
19
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
20
Which of the following includes
two
ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
read newspaper and volunteer
go to college and start a career
get driver's license and buy real estate
vote and run for office
21
What is
one
power of the federal government?
to make treaties
to issue driver's licenses
to establish police depts.
to provide public education
22
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
made the first American flag
founded the red cross
established a college for women
23
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Mitch McConnell
Kevin McCarthy
Nancy Pelosi
24
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
one star for each amendment
one star for each state
one star for each president
one star for each colony
25
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Hawaii
Louisiana
Florida
Alaska
26
What is
one
right or freedom from the First Amendment?
jury trial
to bear arms
to vote
free speech
27
Which of the following is
one
of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Colorado River
Potomac River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
28
"Self-government" is in the first
three
words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the Citizens
We the People
We the Americans
We the United
29
Who makes federal laws?
Justice Department
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Congress
30
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
6
8
2
31
Which of the following includes
two
major political parties in the United States?
D. Progressive Party and Republican Party
A. Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
C. Democratic Party and Republican Party
B. Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
32
What is
one
right that only applies to United States citizens?
own a weapon
practice a religion
run for federal office
speak freely
33
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is
one
power of the states?
create an army
print money
issue passports
provide public education
34
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day & Mother's Day
Labor Day & Veteran's Day
Columbus Day & Flag Day
Valentine'S Day & Thanksgiving
35
Why did the colonists fight the British?
colonists wanted a new king
colonists wanted religious freedom
British invaded France
high taxes
36
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
37
Who was President during both the Great Depression
and
World War II?
Calvin "Silent Cal" Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Woodrow Wilson
38
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
36
27
50
39
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John G Roberts Jr.
Brett Kavanaugh
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kegan
40
Who is
one
of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
41
Which of the following includes
two
rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
42
Who is the current Governor of Arizona?
Katie Hobbs
Doug Ducey
Fife Symington
Jan Brewer
43
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country Tis of Thee
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
The Star Spangled Banner
44
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Municipal Court
Superior Court
Supreme Court
45
Who is the current President of the United States?
George W. Bush
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
46
Who vetoes bills?
the Majority Leader
the President Pro Tempore
the President
the Speaker of the House of Reps.
47
What does the judicial branch do?
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
48
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
4
6
8
2
49
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
7
5
11
50
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared freedom for slaves
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
declared equal rights for women
51
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House of Reps.
President Pro Tempore
the Vice President
52
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
advise the President
make laws
commend the military
53
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House of Reps.
Secretary of State
US Attorney General
President Pro Tempore
54
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Magna Carta was signed.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Constitution was ratified.
The Constitution was written.
55
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Spanish American War
French & Indian War
Korean War
World War I
56
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Aboriginal Australians
Samoans
Bedouin
American Indians
57
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Cuba
Panama
Hawai'i
Puerto Rico
58
Before he was President, Eisenhower was an army general. What war was he a general in?
Spanish American War
Civil War
Korean War
World War II
59
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston, MA
Washington DC
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
60
What is
one
reason colonists came to America?
elect a new king
education
better health
religious freedom
61
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
fought for civil rights
was the first black senator
ran for President of the USA
estabslihred Harvard Law School
62
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the US
only those who voted for the Senator
only people who are in the same political party
all people in the Senator's state
63
With US state borders Mexico
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
64
What are the
two
parts of the U.S. Congress?
US Treasury and State Department
President and Cabinet
Senate an the House of Reps.
Supreme Court and Superior Court
65
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist or collective economy
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist of market economy
66
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Russia, China, Japan
Russie, France, Great Britain
Japan, Germany, France
Japan, Germany, Italy
67
What is
one
responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
serve on a jury
obey the laws
attend private school
pay taxes
68
Which of the following includes
two
rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
vote and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
bear arms and pay taxes
free speech and justice
69
What is freedom of religion?
States may choose a religion for the people.
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
70
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state political affiliation
by state population
by state geographical size
by state location
71
What was
one
important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the US during the Civil War
led the US during the American Revolution
led the US during the Mexican-American war
led the US during the War of 1812
72
What is
one
branch of the federal government?
military
judicial
executive
legislative
73
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the creation of state borders
called for an end to the Civil War
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
74
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
75
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
4
2
8
6
76
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington DC
77
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Hancock
78
Name
one
of the nine current U.S. Representatives for the state of Arizona.
Ruben Gallego
Paul Gosa
Debbie Lesko
Raul Grijalva
79
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
World War I
Mexican American War
Civil War
80
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18+
16+
21+
35+
81
Which of the following includes
two
Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
82
What is
one
promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
register to vote
get an education
join a political party
defend the Constitution
83
What is the supreme law of the land?
Articles of Confederation
Emancipation Proclamation
the US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
84
In what month is the election day for President?
January
August
November
June
85
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
World War II
Civil War
86
Who signs bills into laws?
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President
the Vice President
87
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
sectionalism
imperialism
communism
colonialism
88
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Columbia space shuttle exploded
Terrorists attacked the US
stock market crash
Hurricane Katrine struck New Orleans
89
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
13 signatures on the Constitution
13 original colonies
13 members of the Second Continental Congress
13 heroes of the Revolutionary War
90
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Temperance Movement
Progressive Movement
Women's Suffrage Movement
Civil Rights Movements
91
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the US Attorney General
the Secretary of Defence
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
92
Which US state borders Canada?
Alaska
Oregon
Connecticut
Wisconsin
93
What is the political party of the current President?
Republican Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
94
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
at age 16
at birth
men no longer have to register
95
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
Prescott
Flagstaff
Tucson
96
What is the "rule of law"?
laws only apply to US citizens
Gov't leaders are above the laws
laws remain the same in every state
everyone must follow the law
97
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
98
What does the Constitution do?
citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets up and defines the government
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
99
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
the Bill of Rights
the Federal Reserve
checks and balances
100
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
June 30
December 31
September 15
April 15
