Who makes federal laws?

Senate and House of Representatives

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and House of Representatives

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

Which are Cabinet-level positions?

all are Cabinet-level positions

What does the Constitution NOT do?

announces our independence from Great Britain

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law, no one is above the law

What is freedom of religion?

you can practice any religion or you don't have to practice a religion

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1
How much does the GED civics test cost?
$40
It's free
$9
$35
2
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought in the civil war
fought in World War II
fought for civil rights
wrote the Constitution
3
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
February 17
January 1
July 4
April 15
4
What issues led to the Civil War?
slavery and state's rights
religious freedom and voting rights
assassination of the president and burning of the White House
climate change and healthcare
5
Who makes federal laws?
The people of D.C.
President
each state
Senate and House of Representatives
6
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of Representatives
institutional dual-congress
east and west legislature
blue and red congress
7
When was the Constitution written?
1987
2012
1776
1787
8
What is the economic system of the United States?
none of the above
capitalist economy
communist economy
socialist economy
9
Which of the following is NOT a power of the states?
give a driver's license
provide protection
provide schooling and education
none of the above
10
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 cities
because there were 13 original colonies
because there were 13 battles in the American Revolution
because there were 13 flags
11
What movement put an end to racial discrimination?
civil rights
Boston Tea Party
Justin Bieber
Emancipation Proclamation
12
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
13
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Mitt Romney
Kamala Harris
Martha McSally
14
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
15
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
16
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Canada
Mexico
17
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Phoenix
Pocahontas
Tukas
Navajo
18
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
All of the above
Nancy Pelosi
Tiger Woods
Alexander Hamilton
19
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
Confederacy War
Union War
Mexican-American War
20
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
21
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
sewed the flag
invented the computer
taught social studies at Rio Salado
fought for women's rights
22
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
women
Africans
Colonists
British
23
How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
as many as needed
26
10
27
24
Which amendment to the Constitution gives the right to vote to 18 year and older citizens?
26th Amendment
1st Amendment
18th Amendment
27th Amendment
25
What does the Judicial Branch do?
all of the above
decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
explains laws
resolves disputes.
26
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
All of the above
Louisiana
Hawaii
27
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Arizona
New York
Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania
28
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at the age of 30
beginning of high school
at the age of 18
beginning of middle school
29
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is NOT famous for?
writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
first president
started the first free libraries
30
What is a right of only United State citizens?
vote in federal elections
all of the above
travel with a U.S. passport
run for federal office
31
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
Oregon
Rocky Point
New York
32
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
energy
communism
population
climate change
33
What is the name of the national anthem?
Born in the USA
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Pledge of Allegiance
34
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Green
Republican and Democratic
Independent and Libertarian
Democratic and Independent
35
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
created the Constitution
announced U.S. independence from Britain
freed slaves
freed all prisoners
36
Which are Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State
all are Cabinet-level positions
Attorney General
Secretary of Agriculture
37
What is the political party of the president now?
Republican
Democratic
Libertarian
Independent
38
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative
Judicial
all of the above
Executive
39
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Legislative branch
The Secretary of State
the President
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
40
Which of the following is NOT a power of the federal government?
to make treaties
to declare war
print money
none of the above
41
What is the capital of Arizona?
Prescott
Tucson
Phoenix
Tombstone
42
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
January 1
July 4
March 17
April 15
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the original states?
Virginia
Florida
New York
Massachusetts
44
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
all of the above
property
bear arms
speech
45
What does the Constitution NOT do?
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up government
defines the government
announces our independence from Great Britain
46
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the flag
the United States
the president
red and blue
47
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Arizona, Colorado, California
Britain, France, Russia
Switzerland, Spain, Sweden
Japan, Germany, Italy
48
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
banks
only the people who voted for them
large corporations
all the people of the state
49
What is the "rule of law"?
None of the above
Everyone must follow the law, no one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
50
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Barack Obama
John McCain
John Kyl
Kyrsten Sinema
51
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion or you don't have to practice a religion
you have to practice a religion
you can't practice any religion
you should practice a religion
52
There are four amendments to the Constitution about voting rights. Name one.
All of the above.
You no longer have to pay a poll tax to vote.
Any citizen (male or female) can vote.
Male citizens of any race can vote.
53
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
435
100
11
54
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Military
Checks and balances
the Great Wall
U.S. Legislature
55
Which of the following are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
learn to shoot
bake for fundraisers
write speeches
vote
56
In what month do we vote for President?
January
May
November
August
57
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Warball
World War I
Vietnam War
Civil War
58
What is the highest court in the United States?
State Supreme Court
Court of Supreme Decisions
Supreme Court
Federal District Appeals Court
59
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
Cardinals won the Superbowl
Black Monday, stock market fell
Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
60
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Holds the presidential china
Advises the President
Passes bill for the President
Keeps the government organized
61
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court now?
Joe Arpaio
John G. Roberts Jr.
Roy Bean
Randy Jackson
62
What promises do you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
all of the above
63
Who is the governor of Arizona?
Doug Ducey
Jan Brewer
Arizona has a king and queen
Katie Hobbs
64
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
the Treaty of Versailles
the Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
65
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
66
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
50
200
none of the above
67
Which of the following are rights for everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
all of the above
the right to bear arms
68
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4
2
6
8
69
What is one reason colonists came to America?
cool boat ride
religious freedom
the food was better
escape the Nazis
70
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the senior Senator of California
the Vice President
the Governor of New York
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
71
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
72
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
first order of congress
dec importantes
the Bill of Rights
constitutional additions
73
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1676
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1976
74
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
25
18
16
21
75
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
535
435
100
250
76
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Salt
Mississippi
Colorado
Nile
77
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because they didn't have self-government
all of the above
because the British army stayed in their houses
78
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was lost
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was stolen
The Constitution was ratified
79
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Revolutionary War
World War II
Civil War
Vietnam War
80
What is an amendment?
the beginning to the Constituion
a change or addition to the Constitution
a picture in the Constitution
the structure of the Constitution
81
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
4
2
8
82
Who was President during World War I?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
83
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic
Alantic
Pacific
Indian
84
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
property and healthcare
none of the above
happiness and property
85
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosi
Joseph Biden
John Boehner
86
We elect a president for how many years?
8
4
6
2
87
Name one state that borders Canada.
Utah
Oregon
New York
Texas
88
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led us out of the Great Depression
warned that the "British are coming"
grew the longest beard
President during the Civil War
89
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Africans
Native Americans
Cardinals
British
90
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The FBI director
the Speaker of the House
no one until an election is held
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
91
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
they have larger populations
they are closer to Washington
they pay more taxes
they have more banks
92
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
By order of
O say can you
We hold these truths
We the people
93
Who vetoes bills?
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
anyone who wants to
the Legislative branch
the President
94
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the general in charge
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the Department of Defense
95
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said that the United States are free of British rule
announced our independence
all of the above
declared our independence
96
Name one national U.S. holiday.
Mother's Day
Valentine's Day
Memorial Day
St. Patrick's Day
97
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
because there are 50 countries
because there has been 50 presidents
because there are 50 cities
98
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Chief Justice
the President
the Speaker of the House
the USA CEO
99
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
All of the colonists
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
100
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson

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