The Federalist papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name 1 of the writers.

James Madison, Publius, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide safety (fire departments), provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), give a driver's license

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

petition the government, assembly, speech, religion

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of State, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances, separation of powers

What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?

the Louisiana territory, Lousiana

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Missouri river, Mississippi river

What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?

serve on a jury, vote in a federal election

Why did the colonists fight the British?

because the British army stayed in their houses, because they didn't have self-government, because of high taxes

What does the judicial branch do?

resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the Constitution, reviews laws, explains laws

Name one state that borders Canada.

Washington, New York, Vermont, Maine

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies, because the stripes represent the original colonies

What are the 2 parts of Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Name one branch or part of the government.

the Courts (judicial), Congress (legislative), President (executive)

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

the Constitution was written, the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution

Name one state that borders Mexico.

Arizona, Texas, California, New Mexico

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote, Any citizen can vote (men and women), a male citizen of any race can vote, Citizens 18 and older can vote

What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

started the first free libraries, first Postmaster General of the United States, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, U.S. Diplomat

an addition (to the Constitution), a change (to the Constitution)

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

freed the slaves, saved the Union, led the United States during the Civil War

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Columbus Day and Veterans Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, Presidents' Day and Memorial Day, New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?

Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, War of 1812, Civil War

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

because each star represents a state, because there are 50 states, because there is one star for each state

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1
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
2
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name 1 of the writers.
James Madison
Publius
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
3
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide safety (fire departments)
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
give a driver's license
4
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
petition the government
assembly
speech
religion
5
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
World War I
Spanish-American War
World War II
6
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education
Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense
7
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
checks and balances
other countries
separation of powers
8
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
the Louisiana territory
Lousiana
Hawaii
Thomas Jefferson
9
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Colorado River
Missouri river
Tennessee river
Mississippi river
10
Who is one of your state's senators now?
Roy Blunt
Josh Hawley
Nancy Pelosi
Rocky Miller
11
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
July 4
February 14
April 15
January 1
12
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
pay taxes
sign up for the selective service
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
13
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
7
11
9
14
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the British army stayed in their houses
because they didn't have self-government
because of high taxes
because they wanted to go back to Great Britain
15
What does the judicial branch do?
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
reviews laws
explains laws
16
Name your U.S. Representative. (MO 3rd District)
Blaine Luetkemeyer
Roy Blunt
Billy Long
Josh Hawley
17
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
Europeans
Africans
Native Americans
18
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between ages 17 and 21
age 18
age 21
between ages 18 and 26
19
Name one state that borders Canada.
Washington
New York
Vermont
Maine
20
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because it took 13 years to get independence
because it looked the best
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
21
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Juvenile Courts
the Supreme Court
the Federal Court of Appeals
22
Who is Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Julia Roberts
John Smith
Robert Redford
23
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Democrat
Green
Socialist
24
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
the House of Lords and House of Commons
the Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
25
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of a territory
all the people of the state
all the people of the United States
all the people in their town
26
What is the name of the national anthem?
You're a Grand Old Flag
the Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
27
What is the capital of your state?
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jeff City
Jefferson City
28
Name one branch or part of the government.
the Police (justice)
the Courts (judicial)
Congress (legislative)
President (executive)
29
What does the President's cabinet do?
holds the President's food
advises the President
vetoes bills
makes laws
30
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
hippie (movement)
civil rights (movement)
women's suffrage (movement)
black lives matter (movement)
31
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
democratic and republican
whigs and democrats
liberal and socialist
populist and conservative
32
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
435
50
204
33
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Bill of Rights
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
34
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Constitution was written
the states ratified the Constitution
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
the Colonies declared independence
35
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Arizona
Texas
California
New Mexico
36
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
a male citizen of any race can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
37
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
16 and older
18-65
18 and older
21 and older
38
What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
started the first free libraries
first Postmaster General of the United States
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
U.S. Diplomat
39
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Hitler
High taxes
Cold weather
40
What is an amendment
a new Constitution
an addition (to the Constitution)
something you put on an injury
a change (to the Constitution)
41
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
was the first President of the United States
saved the Union
led the United States during the Civil War
42
Who signs bills to become laws?
Congress
the Supreme Court
the President
the voters
43
What is one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Mohegan
Crow
Sioux
Cherokee
44
What is freedom of religion?
You can say what you want
All religions must not cost money
All people go to heaven
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
45
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Bunyon
Jake Gyllenhaal
Ryan Seacrest
46
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Tim Kaine
Mike Pence
Dick Cheney
Kamala Harris
47
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Columbus Day and Veterans Day
Independence Day and Labor Day
Presidents' Day and Memorial Day
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
48
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
Civil War
49
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian ocean
Atlantic ocean
Arctic ocean
Pacific ocean
50
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because each star represents a state
because you can see 50 stars in the night sky
because there are 50 states
because there is one star for each state
51
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the voters
the Supreme Court
Congress
52
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
the state's population
they have more people
some states are bigger
some states have more people
53
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
54
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
liberty and pursuit of happiness
life and death
life and pursuit of happiness
55
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
England, Russia, Italy
Japan, Austria, China
Japan, Italy, Germany
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
56
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
protects the basic rights of Americans
We the People
defines the government
57
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
58
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
Korean War
World War II
Vietnam War
59
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Congress
60
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
socialist economy
communist economy
market economy
61
When do we celebrate Independence day?
3rd Thursday in November
June 14
1st Monday in September
July 4
62
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
435
9
50
63
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
economic reasons
slavery
states' rights
64
Who is the governor of your state now?
Mike Kehoe
Mike Bernskoetter
Mike Parson
Rocky Miller
65
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
worked for equality for all Americans
fought for civil rights
built houses for poor people
ran for president of the United States
66
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 29, 1775
October 19, 1781
August 2, 1776
67
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
be loyal to the United States
serve in the military (if needed)
68
When was the Constitution written?
1803
1787
1919
1776
69
We elect a president for how many years?
8
4
2
6
70
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
Secretary of the Treasury
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
71
What did the Emancipation proclamation do?
freed slaves in most Southern states
freed slaves in the Confederate States
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed the slaves
72
Name one US territory.
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
Guam
73
What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?
run for federal office
bear arms
vote in a federal election
freedom of assembly
74
Who was President during World War I?
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Dwight Eisenhower
75
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
4
6
2
8
76
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
18
32
100
77
In what month do we vote for President?
January
September
November
March
78
What is the "rule of law"?
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
79
What is one power of the federal government?
declare war
create an army
make treaties
print money
80
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for civil rights
fought for the Confederacy
fought for women's rights
fought for libraries
81
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
the people elected the first Black president
hurricane Sandy destroyed New Orleans
the internet was invented
82
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence
announced our independence
put a new government in place
said that the United States is free
83
Who makes federal laws?
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court
legislature
Congress
84
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
85
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
publicly support or oppose a policy & join a civic group
call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper
help with a campaign & run for office
vote & join a political party
86
Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the War between the States
the War of 1812
the Mexican-American War
87
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
88
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
8
4
6
89
Where is the statue of Liberty?
Washington, D.C.
New York
New Jersey
Liberty Island
90
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the General
the Secretary of Defense
the Vice President
the President
91
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
right to vote and right to run for office
freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
freedom of religion and right to bear arms
92
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the United States
North America
the military
the flag
93
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
Indian ocean
Arctic ocean
Atlantic ocean
94
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
economic opportunity
religious freedom
95
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the President pro tem. of the Senate
the Secretary of State
the Secretary of the Treasury
96
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
life, liberty, happiness
certain unalienable rights
Bill of Rights
97
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
98
Who was the first President?
Barack Obama
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
99
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native people
Native Americans
Indians
100
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Thomas Jefferson
Barack Obama
George Washington
James Madison

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