Which of the following inclues two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of speech and freedom of assembly

What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

terrorists attacked the United States

Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina

What is true about voting according to one of the Constitutional amendments?

only citizens 18 and older can vote.

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people in the Senator's state

Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

starting at 18 years of age and older

Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic Party and Republican Party

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

the Senate and the House of Representatives

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

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