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