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