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