What is an amendment?

a change/ addition to the constitution

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

the Constitution was written by the founding fathers

Which is NOT a promise you make when you become a citizen of the US.

fight for and be loyal to other countires

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed the slaves in the Southern states

What are some reasons colonist came to America?

religious freedom, economic opportunity, political liberty

Why do some states have more Representatives that other states?

because of the population of the state (more people)

what are two parts of the US Congress?

the Senate and House of Representatives

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances/ separation of powers

What is one reason the colonist did NOT fight the British?

because they could not buy groceries

What are the three rights in the Declaration of independance?

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Which one shows branche or parts of government?

Congress, President, the courts, legislative

What is freedom of religion?

you can practice or not practice a religion

Pick one right only for US citizens. (There are 2 pick one)

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

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1
Which one is NOT an American Indian tribe in the US?
Cherokee
Navajo
Aztec
Apache
2
Which state does NOT border Mexico?
Chicago
Arizona
Texas
California
3
What is an amendment?
a removal
a change
a change/ addition to the constitution
a law
4
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
they invented the lightbulb
the Constitution was written by the founding fathers
the Founding Fathers got drunk
the Founding Fathers declare independance
5
Which is NOT a promise you make when you become a citizen of the US.
be loyal to the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve the nation
fight for and be loyal to other countires
6
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet- level Position
Secretary of Eduaction
Vice President
Taquero
Secretary of Sate
7
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It capture Japanese men
freed the slaves in the Southern states
Ended war
It proclaimed
8
What are some reasons colonist came to America?
fun vacation, explore, find ahome
religious freedom, economic opportunity, political liberty
religious freedom, travel, have fun
shopping, work, religious freedom
9
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
I don't know
April 15
April 21
April 30
10
What is one thing Abraham Lincoln did NOT do?
led the US during the Civil War
play the guitar
saved the Union
freed the slaves
11
What is the political party of the President now? (2012-2016)
Liberal
Democratic
Republican
Rebels
12
Why do some states have more Representatives that other states?
because some states are better
because they have more money
because they choose them randomly
because of the population of the state (more people)
13
what are two parts of the US Congress?
I don't know
the Senate and President
the House and people
the Senate and House of Representatives
14
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the people
checks and balances/ separation of powers
checks and money
the President
15
Which one is NOT one of the 13 original states?
Florida
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
16
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Paul Smith
Smith Roberts
John Smith
17
What does the President's Cabinet do?
fight with the President
hang out with the President
make the laws
advice the President
18
Who is your governor? (Texas)
Greg Abbott
Uhmm..
Spiderman
Greg Trump
19
What is the Capital of your state?
Chicago
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
20
What do we show loyalty when we pledge to the flag?
the flag and United Sates
the people and President
the flag and the people
the President and United States
21
What is one reason the colonist did NOT fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because high taxes
because they didn't have self government
because they could not buy groceries
22
Who did the US fight during World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
China, Japan, Vietnam
Japan, China, Mexico
China, Mexico, Germany
23
Who signs bills to become laws?
Police officer
Firefigther
President
Doctor
24
We elect US senators for how many years?
4
3
6
2
25
In what month do we vote for President?
March
August
April
November
26
When must all men register for the Selective Services?
between age 18 and 26
between age 16 and 21
between age 18 and 40
between age 10 and 20
27
What does the judicial branch do NOT do?
review and explain laws
resolve disputes (disagreements)
decides if the law goes against the Constituton
is in charge of the money
28
What are two of the longest rivers in the US?
Mississippi and Lake Travis
Amazon and Missouri
Guadalupe and Amazon
Missouri and Mississippi
29
Which one does not show a power that belong to the state?
give money to the people
provide protection and safety
provide schools/ education
give a driver's licence
30
Who was President during World War 1?
Little Woodrows
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Forest Gump
31
What are the three rights in the Declaration of independance?
Liberty, life, and death
Life, happiness, and free press
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
I don't know
32
Which state does not border Canada?
Texas
New York
Alaska
Washington
33
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for Women's Rights
created the flag
I don't know
married George Washington
34
What was the war between the North and the South besides "the War between the States" ?
Civil War
World War I
World War II
Slavery War
35
Which one shows branche or parts of government?
President, citizens, teachers, congress
Congress, President, the courts, legislative
I don't know
Principal, neighbors, parents, children
36
What are two major political parties in the US?
Republican and Democratic
I don't know
the crazies and Democratic
Liberals and Rebels
37
Who did NOT live in America before the Europeans arrived?
I don't know
the Indians in Apocalyopto
American Indians
Native Americans
38
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
I don't know
the Right of the People
the Bill of Rights
the Federalist Papers
39
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
37
23
25
40
What is the economic system in the United States?
planned economy
mixed economy
capitalist/ market economy
traditional economy
41
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Senator of the state
the Representative of the state
a solider
the Presidnt
42
We elect a President for how many years?
1
3
2
4
43
Which is NOT a national US holiday?
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Valentines Day
President's Day
44
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
I don't know
Franklin Roosevelt
Donal Trump
George Washington
45
In Texas name one current U.S. Representative.
Obama
Trump
Gene Green
Red Green
46
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice or not practice a religion
you must practice a religion
not practice a religion
you have to be the same religion as everyone else
47
True or False: The Congress, Senate and House, and legislature can make federal laws.
False
True
48
When do we celebrate Independance day?
July 2
July 4
September 29
May 10
49
Pick one right only for US citizens. (There are 2 pick one)
vote in a federal election
Kill someone
Scream
run for federal office
50
What is the name of the national anthem?
The start at night are big and bright...
I don't know
The Star- Spangled Banner
Pledge of Allegiance
51
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Waldo
Paul D. Ryan
Michael Mayers
Freddy
52
Who wrote the Declaration of Independance?
Obama
Washington IIV
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
53
What is the name of the current US president? (2012-2016)
George W Bush
Hilary Clinton
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
54
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
rebel movement
anti slavery movement
women's right movement
55
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about voting, which is NOT true
Only white males
Any citizen regardless of race and gender
Citizens 18 and older
you don't have to pay to vote
56
Which one shows some of the powers of the federal government?
provide education, give money, make schools
print contracts, build schools, give money
provide jobs, make contracts, print papers
print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
57
The Declaration of Independence declared our freedom and said the US was free from who?
British
Great Britain
Germany
England
58
What is the supreme law of the land?
I don't know
the Bill of Rights
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independance
59
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Mediterrean
Atlantic
60
How old does a citizen need to be to vote?
21
18
16
20
61
If the President can no longer serve who becomes president?
I don't know but not Trump
the Secretary of State
Vice President
No one
62
Who becomes President, if the President and vice President can no longer serve?
the opponent of the President
the Speaker of the House
the Congressman
I don't know
63
What is Benjamin Franklin NOT famous for?
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
started the first free libraries
African American slave
US diplomat
64
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
2
8
1
9
65
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
California
Texas
Alaska
Louisiana
66
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
200
400
435
300
67
Which one is NOT US territory?
Puerto Rico
Guam
Los Cabos
US Virgin Islands
68
What is the capital of the United States?
Austin, Texas
New York, New York
Destin, Florida
Washington, DC
69
Who does the US Senator represent?
only people in Houston
all people in the US
only people in Austin
all people in the State
70
The constitution does NOT do this?
defines the government
sets up the government
ignores Americans rights
protects basic rights of Americans
71
Who was not a writer of the Federalist Papers
John Jay
Donal Trump
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
72
Which one is NOT a right for everyone living in the US?
Freedom to steal
the right to bear arms
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
73
We elect a US Representative for how many years?
1
6
4
2
74
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
to make it even
to represent the colonies
I don't know
to represent the 50 states
75
Before Eisenhower was president he was a general in which war?
Japan v China
Mexican American War
World War Z
World War II
76
Which war was NOT fought by the US in the 1990s?
Vietnam War
The Alamo
World War II
World War I
77
Who was the first president?
Donal Trump
Mike Jones
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
78
What is the name of the Vice president? (2012-2016)
Joe Biden
Madeleyn
Zack and Cody
Hanna Montana
79
First three words of the Constitution regarding the idea of self- government are...
We the People
We the Citizens
We the Persons
I don't now
80
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Power
Money
Communisim
Land
81
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
So it can match
i don't know
to represent the 13 original colonies
to represent the states
82
When was the constitution written?
2016
1776
2000
1787
83
What is the "rule of the law"?
Everyone but the presidents must follow the law
I don't know
Everyone must follow the law, leaders & Government included
Some people can be above the law
84
Who vetoes (denies) bills?
people
the Congressman
the President
Doctor
85
In Texas (2016) pick one of our current Senators?
Ted Cruz
Carlos Garcia
John Cornyn
86
Which is NOT a problem that led to the Civil War?
states' rights
slavery
right to travel to Mexico
economic reasons
87
Which is NOT a war fought by the US in the 1800s?
World War Z
Mexican American War
Civil War
War of 1812
88
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
I don't know
the Soliders
the Senator
the President
89
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Bush
Curious George
George of the Jungle
George Washington
90
How many US Senators are there?
200
100
101
50
91
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Boycotted vinyards
helped slaves escaped
refuse to give up his seat on a bus
fought for civil rights (equality to all Americans)
92
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the Judicial court
the court house
jail
93
Which is NOT a way an American can participate in their democracy?
Sing in public
run for office
vote
join a political party
94
What is one right on the First Amendment?
we don't have rights
press
speech
religion
95
What major event happened in September 11, 2001 in the US?
Attack by rebels
Terrorists attacked the United States
War started
Two towers were burning
96
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Pacific
Atlantic
Laguna Beach
Gulf of Mexico
97
What is one responsibility that is only for US Citizens? (two answers are right pick one)
fight on the streets
Sing in the streets
Vote on a federal election
serve on a jury
98
When was the Declaration of Independance adopted?
Memorial Day
July 4, 1999
July 4, 1776
Fourth of July
99
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slave
Mexicans
Africans
Germans
Arminina
100
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
by Texas
France
New York (harbor)
by California

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