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1
What are the two major political parties of the U.S.?
Democratic and Republican Parties
Constitutional and Unionist Parties
Democratic and Libertarian Parties
Nationalist and Republican Parties
2
What age must citizens be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18)
Twenty-one (21)
Seventeen (17)
None of the above
3
In what way can an American participate in their democracy?
Join a community group
Vote in an election
All of the above
Call their Senator and Representative about an issue
4
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens by birth only can vote
Only citizens with a job can vote
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
5
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
Ten (10)
Twenty-three (23)
Twenty-one (21)
6
Which of the following is NOT a right of everyone living in the U.S.?
Petition the government
To bear arms
Run for federal office
Peacefully assemble
7
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
America, the Beautiful
Just a Bill
Defend Our Rights
8
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Secretary of State
U.S. Attorney General
9
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
None of the above
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Chief of Staff
10
When is the last day that one can send in their federal income tax forms?
1-Jan
31-Dec
3-Mar
15-Apr
11
How many years is the elected term for a U.S. Senator?
Six (6)
Four (4)
Two (2)
Eight (8)
12
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Because of the state's location
The state's Reps have seniority in the House of Representatives
Because of the geographical size of the state
Because of the size of the state's population
13
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Get a job
Clean up their neighborhood
Serve on a jury
All of the above
14
Who signs bills to become laws?
None of the above
President
Congress
Supreme Court
15
Which of the following positions has the power to veto a bill?
President
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
16
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Federalism
Checks and balances
Republicanism
Capitalism
17
A change to the U.S. Constitution is known as a what?
Amendment
Resolution
Veto
Caucus
18
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty and pursuit of happiness
Liberty and justice
Life and right to own a home
Life and death
19
What does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people in one state
Citizens in a district
A U.S. region
Americans living abroad
20
How many years is the term for a U.S. Representative?
Two (2)
Four (4)
Five (5)
Three (3)
21
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Vice President
President
22
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
You must choose a religion
You cannot choose the time you practice your religion
No one can practice a religion
23
What is one promise an individual makes when they become a U.S. citizen?
Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
Give up loyalty to other countries
All of the above
Be loyal to the U.S.
24
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Appellate Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Trial Court
25
What is the capital of Alabama?
Huntsville
Montgomery
Mobile
Birmingham
26
How many years is the elected term of a U.S. President?
Eight (8)
Four (4)
Six (6)
Two (2)
27
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the
Bill of Rights
None of the above
Preamble
Declaration of Independence
28
To what do individuals show loyalty to when they say the Pledge of Allegiance?
State where one lives
Congress
United States of America
President
29
Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling or education
Coin or print money
Make treaties
Create an army
30
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
Capitalist economy
Command economy
Mutual economy
Republican economy
31
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Presidential Cabinet and House of Representatives
Presidential Cabinet and Senate
Senate and House of Representatives
Senate and State Governors
32
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Seventy-five (75)
One hundred (100)
Two hundred (200)
Fifty (50)
33
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Washington, Oregon, and California
Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
New York, Kentucky, and Georgia
34
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Eight (8)
Six (6)
Twelve (12)
Nine (9)
35
What do the American flag’s stripes represent?
None of the above
Number of former flags
Members of the Second Continental Congress
Original colonies
36
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
435
60
37
Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
All of the above
To declare war
To create an army
38
What does the Constitution do?
Establishes freedom from Great Britain
Sets up the government
Names the next President
Creates alliances with other countries
39
In what month do citizens vote in a presidential election?
March
November
January
December
40
Which of the following are Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General and Vice President
Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Commerce
All of the above
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy
41
What is one major function of the Cabinet of the U.S.?
Commands the U.S.
Advises the President
Leads the Armed Forces
All of the above
42
Which branch of government decides if a law violates the Constitution?
None of the above
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
43
What position serves as the leader of the executive branch?
Prime Minister
President
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
44
What is the supreme law of the land?
Book of Laws
Declaration of Independence
Supreme Court
Constitution
45
Which of the following is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens?
Freedom of speech
Vote in a federal election
Freedom of religion
Hold a job
46
What is the "rule of law?”
All laws must be the same in every state
Government does not have to follow the law
Everyone must follow the law
Everyone but the President must follow the law
47
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Vote
Trial by jury
Free speech
To bear arms
48
Laws are written by
Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
Congress
President
49
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 16
Men no longer have to register
At age 18
At birth
50
Which of the following is a branch or part of the government?
All of the above
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
