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

provide schooling and education, provide safety (fire departments), provide protection (police)

Name one branch or part of the government.

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

Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.

the Civil War, the War between the States

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

Missouri river, Mississippi river

Why did the colonists fight the British?

because of high taxes (taxation without representation)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

declared our independence, said that the United States is free, announced our independence

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

liberty and pursuit of happiness, life and pursuit of happiness, life and liberty

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote & join a political party, vote & run for office

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law, Leaders must obey the law

Under our Constitution, Some power belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

create an army, make treaties, declare war, print money

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

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

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

What does the Constitution do?

defines the government, protects the basic rights of Americans, sets up the government

The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers.

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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

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1
Which of the following states borders Mexico.
Nevada
Texas
California
Louisiana
2
What is one reason colonists came to America?
to see the Grand Canyon
they liked long boat rides
freedom
economic opportunity
3
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Congress
The Chief Justice
4
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the United States
the flag
North America
the military
5
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide safety (fire departments)
maintain international relationships
provide protection (police)
6
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
7
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
World War I
Spanish-American War
World War II
8
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people in their town
all the people of the United States
all the people of the state
all the people of a territory
9
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
21 and older
16 and older
18-65
18 and older
10
Name one branch or part of the government.
the Courts (judicial)
the Police (justice)
Congress (legislative)
President (executive)
11
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
2
8
4
12
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Barack Obama
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
13
Who was President during World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
14
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
15
Who signs bills to become laws?
Congress
the President
the voters
the Supreme Court
16
Who vetoes bills?
Congress
the President
the Supreme Court
the voters
17
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Colorado River
Missouri river
Mississippi river
Ohio River
18
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because they wanted to go back to Great Britain
to defend their freedom established by the Bill of Rights
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
because the British were rude
19
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
18
100
27
32
20
When do we celebrate Independence day?
July 4
June 14
1st Monday in September
3rd Thursday in November
21
Who is the governor of your state now?
Patrick Mahomes
Mike Parsons
Greg Abbott
Jay Nixon
22
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence
put a new government in place
said that the United States is free
announced our independence
23
What is freedom of religion?
All people go to heaven
All religions must not cost money
You can say what you want
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
24
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because 13 is a lucky number
because it took 13 years to get independence
because there were 13 original colonies
because there were 13 original framers of the constitution
25
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and death
liberty and pursuit of happiness
life and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
26
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
Chuck Schumer
Mitch McConnell
27
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote & join a political party
watch the news to stay informed
vote & run for office
hold down a job
28
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
fought for libraries
fought for the right to party
fought for the Confederacy
29
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
30
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
each star represents one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence
because there are 50 colonies
because there are 50 states
each star represents one of the lives lost at the Boston Massacre
31
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Leaders must obey the law
32
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
World War II
the Revolutionary War
Civil War
The conflict in Vietnam
33
Under our Constitution, Some power belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
create an army
make treaties
declare war
print money
34
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
hippie (movement)
women's suffrage (movement)
the Equal Rights Amendment (movement)
35
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
February 14
April 15
July 4
36
Name one state that borders Canada?
Washington
Montana
North Carolina
Colorado
37
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
George W. Bush
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
38
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
a male citizen of any race can vote
39
What is an amendment
an addition (to the Constitution)
something you put on an injury
a change (to the Constitution)
a new Constitution
40
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian ocean
Pacific ocean
Arctic ocean
Atlantic ocean
41
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Bill of Rights
certain unalienable rights
We the People
life, liberty, happiness
42
Name your U.S. Representative.
Matt Cartwright
Josh Hawley
Mike Parsons
Dan Crenshaw
43
What does the Constitution do?
defines the government
protects the basic rights of Americans
sets up the government
We the People
44
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
45
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Energy
Secretary of State, Secretary of Education
46
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
the south wanted to rejoin the United Kingdom
states' rights
disagreement over who would control the Hawaiian Islands
47
What is the capital of your state?
Houston
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
48
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
49
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
all of these and more
obey the laws of the United States
be loyal to the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
50
What does the President's cabinet do?
holds the President's food
advises the President
vetoes bills
makes laws
51
How many U.S. Senators are there?
204
50
435
100
52
When was the Constitution written?
1919
1787
1803
1776
53
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
Hawaii
the Gadsden Purchase
Louisiana
Alaska
54
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
whigs and democrats
democratic and republican
populist and conservative
liberal and socialist
55
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
the Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet
the House of Lords and House of Commons
56
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Vice President
the President
the Secretary of Defense
the General
57
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
58
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
age 21
between ages 18 and 27
age 16
age 18
59
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President pro tem. of the Senate
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House
60
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
October 19, 1781
July 29, 1775
July 4, 1776
August 2, 1776
61
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington
Colorado, New York, New Jersey
New York, New Jersey, Virginia
New Hampshire, California, Rhode Island
62
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Secretary of the Treasury
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
the Vice President
63
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
petition the government
religion
speech
assembly
64
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Christopher Columbus
the Vikings
American Indians
Native Americans
65
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
ran for president of the United States
built houses for poor people
worked for equality for all Americans
fought for civil rights
66
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
2
4
8
67
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
communist economy
socialist economy
68
Name two national U.S holidays.
Thanksgiving & Christmas
New Year's Day & U.S Birthday
Labor day & Pride Month
President's day & Halloween
69
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
70
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
other countries
the military
checks and balances
71
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the District Court
the Federal Court of Appeals
the Juvenile Courts
72
What is the political party of the President now?
Democrat
Green
Republican
Socialist
73
What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?
freedom of assembly
vote in a federal election
bear arms
run for federal office
74
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
High taxes
Cold Weather
Communism
Hitler
75
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
enforces laws
Creates Laws
76
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
77
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
the internet was invented
hurricane Sandy destroyed New Orleans
terrorists attacked the United States
the people elected the first Black president
78
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Europeans
Native Americans
Asians
79
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star-Spangled Banner
the Star-Spingled Banner
God Bless the USA
You're a Grand Old Flag
80
What is one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Apache
Crow
Cherokee
Mongolian
81
We elect a president for how many years?
4
2
6
8
82
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
(because of) the state's population
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people
(because) some states are geographically bigger
83
Who is Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Robert Redford
John Smith
Julia Roberts
84
Where is the statue of Liberty?
Washington, D.C.
Boston
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
85
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
86
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
England, Russia, Italy
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
Japan, Austria, China
87
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Bill of Rights
88
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the United States during the Civil War and preserved the union
gave women the right to vote
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
repealed prohibition
89
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
right to vote and right to run for office
freedom of religion and freedom of speech
freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
freedom of expression and right to bear arms
90
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
vote in a federal election
serve on a jury
sign up for the selective service
pay taxes
91
What did the Emancipation proclamation do?
gave African Americans the right to vote
freed the slaves
immediately ended the Civil War
gave seventeen-year-olds the right to leave home
92
Who makes federal laws?
Senate and House of Representatives
legislature
Congress
Supreme Court
93
In what month do we vote for President (general election)?
January
March
November
September
94
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Ameican Civil War
the Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
World War II
95
Who is one of your state's senators now?
John Cornyn
Cruz Ted
Ted Cruz
Cornyn John
96
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
50
435
9
97
Which of the following is a US territory.
Trinidad and Tobago
Puerto Rico
Fiji
the Philippines
98
Who was the first President?
Barack Obama
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
99
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
first Postmaster General of Great Britain
U.S. Diplomat
valor in battle during the Revolutionary War
second president of the United States
100
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Constitution was written
the Articles of Confederation went into effect
the Colonies declared independence
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution

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