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1
Which of the following problems did NOT contribute to the Civil War?
unfair taxation
Slavery
Economic differences
states' rights
2
The Emancipation Proclamation _____________________
freed the slaves in all states
prompted the sale of all enslaved people
freed slaves in confederate states
prohibited slavery in the western territory
3
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Founders wrote the Constitution
Founders built the Navy
Founders named the states
Founders approved Treaty of Guadalupe
4
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because the state has a larger population
Because the state has more land
Because the states has more money
Because the state has elected more Presidents
5
What is the name of the current Vice President of the U.S.?
Albert Gore
Kamala Harris
Joseph Biden
Michael Pence
6
What constitutional principle stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Concurrent powers
Limited government
Reserved powers
Checks and balances
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason the colonists fought the British?
Taxation without representation
They did not have self-government
British army stayed in their houses
Lack of resources in the colonies
8
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston, MA
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Washington, D.C.
9
Under our Constitution, who can print money, declare war, create an army, & make treaties
State govt.
Department of Health and Human Affairs
Department of Defense
Federal govt.
10
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
President Pro tem of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Vice President
11
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty
liberty, property
pursuit of happiness, property
life, property
12
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
13
What is the name of the current President of the United States?
William Jefferson Clinton
Donald James Trump
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Barack Hussein Obama
14
Men between the ages of _____ and ______ must register for military Selective Service.
18 and 25
16 and 30
15 and 21
20 and 50
15
Who was President during the Great Depression?
John Kennedy
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
16
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?
Southern
Arctic
Atlantic
Pacific
17
When becoming a citizen of the U.S., a person promises all of the following EXCEPT
purchase American produced products exclusively
obey the laws of the U.S.
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
18
How long is a U.S. Representatives term of office?
2 years
6 years
4 years
10 years
19
What is the name of the national anthem?
stars and stripes forever
the star spangled banner
god bless america
america the beautiful
20
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
12
15
3
21
What is the political party of the current President?
Democratic
Independent
Libertarian
Republican
22
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Libertarian and Independent
Republican and Democratic
Republican and Whig
Democratic and Libertarian
23
Before he was President, Dwight D. Eisenhower was a general in which war?
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
Korean War
24
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Senate Majority Leader
The Chief Justice
The President
The Speaker of the House
25
Who was President during WWI?
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
William Taft
26
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
21
16
18
35
27
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
56
10
11
27
28
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
June 14
September 17
November 11
July 4
29
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Enslaved Africans
Asian Merchants
Pacific Islanders
30
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Guides state legislatures on how to pass laws
Defines the federal govt. of the United States
Defines the role of police officers in the community
Ensures the government provides money to those in need
31
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
32
Which of the following is a right the Constitution guarantees to everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom to education
Freedom from being sued
Freedom to healthcare
Freedom of religion
33
Who were writers of the Federalist Papers which supported the U.S. Constitution
Aaron Burr, Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Dolly Madison, Samuel Adams
34
Which state borders Mexico?
Nevada
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
35
What did Martin Luther King, Jr do?
worked to establish a national religion
worked to open trade routes to Cuba
worked for equality of all Americans
worked for abolition of taxes on farm goods
36
How many U.S. Senators are there?
535
365
435
100
37
When was the Constitution written?
1754
1787
1776
1803
38
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
one star for each signer of the Constitution
one star for each supreme court justice
one star for each state
one star for each president
39
Which of the following is a right only for U.S. citizens
serve in the U.S. Army
vote in a federal election
attend public school
contribute to political campaigns
40
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
World War I
American Revolution
41
Whom did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Germany, Italy, Ottoman Empire
England, France, Russia
Russia, China, Japan
42
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Defense
Joint Chief
President
43
Which of the following contains the names of Native American groups found in the U.S.?
Cherokee, Samoan, Pueblo, Shonghai
Mayan, Inca, Aztecs, Navajo
Sioux, Arawak, Ashanti, Zulu
Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, Iroquois
44
How long is a U.S. President's term of office?
6 years
2 years
4 years
10 years
45
What is the highest court in the United States?
International Court
World Court
Supreme Court
United Nations
46
Which of the following is a way people can be civically engaged in their democracy?
purchasing a home
avoiding the news
going to college
voting in elections
47
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and General Assembly
Parliament and House of Commons
House of Commons and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Senate
48
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
9
235
100
49
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Steve Scalise
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosi
John Yarmuth
50
What is an amendment?
The passage of a state law
The appointment of a new governor
An addition or change to the Constitution
The election of a new President
51
Which of the following is a reason colonists came to America?
Receive health services
Economic opportunity
Marry Native Americans
Elect a new king
52
Which of the following is a national U.S. holiday?
Mother's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Fathers Day
Veterans Day
53
On which date did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
September 17, 1787
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1754
July 4, 1789
54
The three branches of federal government are legislative, executive, and ____________
Congress
Supreme
Parliament
Judicial
55
Who vetoes bills?
Secretary of Interior
President
Vice President
Secretary of State
56
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
December 31
January 31
October 1
57
Who are Kentucky's current U.S. Senators?
Allison Grimes and Rand Paul
Rand Paul and John Brown
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul
John Brown and Mitch McConnell
58
Name a war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s
Vietnam
Mexican American
Civil War
Spanish American
59
Who was the first president?
John Hancock
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
60
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought against statehood for Hawaii
fought against child labor
fought for the abolition of slavery
fought for women's rights
61
What was one important thing the Abraham Lincoln did?
approved the building of mount rushmore
led the U.S. during the Civil War
Signed the ratification of the 19th amendment
approved the building of the panama canal
62
How long is a U.S. Senator's term of office?
2 years
4 years
15 years
6 years
63
Which of these rivers is the longest?
Colorado
Hudson
Mississippi
Ohio
64
Who is the governor of Kentucky now?
Matt Bevin
Steve Beshear
Andy Beshear
Jack Conway
65
What is the economic system of the United States?
communist economy
capitalist economy
single producer economy
socialist economy
66
Whom does a U.S. Senator represent?
Only the citizens of the state capitol
Only the governor of the state
All the people of the United States
All the people of the state
67
In what month do we vote for President?
November
July
June
May
68
Which of these amendments ensured women the right to vote?
18th
21st
19th
26th
69
Which of the following is a territory of the United States?
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Phillippines
Indonesia
70
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Secretary of Interior
71
Select the answer that contains only states there were part of the original 13 colonies
New York, Maine, Vermont, Tennessee
Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, Georgia
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York
72
The statue of liberty is located on an island in the harbor between which two states?
Rhode Island and Vermont
New Jersey and New York
New York and Connecticut
Massachusetts and New Jersey
73
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Enforces laws
Vetos laws
Reviews laws
Makes laws
74
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Progressive movement
Civil Rights Movement
Sustainability Movement
Temperance Movement
75
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
76
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Jefferson County
Kentucky
The United States
Louisville
77
What is freedom of religion?
You must declare and practice a religion
You are free to attend the Anglican Church of your choice
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
Churches are free to demand people attend
78
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
People can determine their own laws
Children are not subject to any laws
Leaders are not bound by the laws they pass
79
Who do these powers belong to: provide school & education, provide protection, approve land use
dept. of interior
dept. of health and human affairs
federal govt.
state govt.
80
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. now?
John Roberts
Sandra Day O'Conner
William Rehnquist
Ruth Bader Grinsburg
81
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
Monroe Doctrine
82
Which of the following shows 4 states that create the border between the U.S. and Canada?
Idaho, Michigan, South Dakota, Wyoming
Maine, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Indiana
Washington, Montana, Michigan, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Minnesota
83
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Paducah
Lexington
Louisville
Frankfort
84
Who signs bills to become laws?
Chief Justice
Press Secretary
Secretary of the Interior
President
85
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
United the North and South after the Civil War
Notified France that the colonies were for sale
Announced our independence from Great Britain
Established the government of the United States
86
Which of the following is a member of the President's Cabinet?
Surgeon General
Secretary of State
Secretary of Mining
Postmaster General
87
Name the U.S. Representative currently representing Louisville/Jefferson Co.
Charles Miller
John Yarmuth
Anne Northup
Mike Ward
88
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Texas
Alaskan Territory
Louisiana Territory
Florida
89
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent _________________
signers of the Declaration of Independence
original colonies of the United States
number of Virginia delegates @ the Constitutional Convention
colors of the British flag
90
The "Father of our Country" is...
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
91
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro tem of the Senate
Secretary of State
Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
92
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
French
Africans
Italians
Polynesian
93
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
The Civil War
Mexican-American War
Vietnam War
American Revolution
94
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Arranges the President's overseas visits
Advises the President on issues impacting the U.S.
Manages the President's budget
Establishes menus for state dinners
95
Which of the following is one thing Ben Franklin is NOT famous for?
serving as the first Vice President of the U.S.
Writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
1st postmaster general of the U.S.
Being a U.S. diplomat to France
96
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Tim McVeigh bombed a federal court house in Oklahoma City
the stock market crashed
terrorists attacked the U.S.
Hurricane Katrina destroyed Mississippi and Louisiana
97
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
Communism
Freedom of Speech
Capitalism
Freedom of Assembly
98
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the Inhabitants...
We the Landowners...
We the Citizens...
We the People...
99
What is one right or freedom listed in the First Amendment?
Protection from self-incrimination
Speech
Speedy Trial
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers
100
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. Citizens?
serve in the military
serve on a jury
properly maintain property
respect the rights of others
