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1
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Legislative Court
2
Who is one of our state's U.S. Senators now?
John McCain
Tom Cotton
French Hill
Asa Hutchinson
3
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
50
45
27
10
4
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Create laws
Make laws
Execute laws
Judge laws
5
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because those states pay more taxes than other states
Because some states have more people than other states
Because some states have been around longer than others
Because some states have more land area than others
6
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
16
4
2
6
7
Which is NOT a reason the colonists fought the British?
Because of high taxes without representation
Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River
Because the British army stayed in their houses
Because they didn't have self-government
8
Which of the following is NOT a Federal U.S. holiday?
New Year's Day
Halloween
Christmas
President's Day
9
What is the freedom of religion?
A person can practice any religion, or no religion
A person can do anything they want as long for religion
A person can attend any church without paying for it
10
What is NOT a promise that you make when you become a United States citizen?
To obey the laws
To speak only English
To give up loyalty to other countries
To defend the Constitution
11
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
55
16
42
9
12
What is the supreme law of the land?
Supreme Court
Constitution
President
Declaration of Independence
13
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
War of 1812
Civil War
Teapot Dome War
Revolutionary War
14
Which of the following is NOT a power of our federal government?
To declare war
To print money
To provide schooling and education
To make treaties
15
Which of the following is NOT an important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Fought in the Revolutionary War
Saved the Union
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
16
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Criminals
Latvians
Africans
Floridians
17
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The 10 Amendments
The First Ten
The Top 10 Rights
The Bill of Rights
18
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
19
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4
16
2
6
20
Which was NOT a factor leading to the Civil War?
Environmental concerns
Slavery
States' rights
Economic concerns
21
There were 13 original states. Identify one.
Massachusetts
Texas
California
Arkansas
22
What is one responsibility that is ONLY for United States citizens?
Pay taxes
Celebrate the 4th of July
Serve on a jury
Report crimes
23
When was the Constitution written?
1911
1984
1865
1787
24
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Supreme
25
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is a star for each state
Because it was created on the 50th anniversary of our nation
Because the number 50 represents strength
Because there have been 50 presidents
26
Which of the following is a part of the U.S. Congress?
House of Commons
House of Starks
House of Lords
House of Representatives
27
Which of the following is NOT a Cabinet-level position?
Attorney General
Secretary of Energy
Governor
Secretary of Education
28
There are four amendments about who can vote. Which of the following statements is not correct?
Anyone who has lived here for at least 18 years can vote.
Men and women can vote.
Adults of any race can vote.
Citizens 18 years and older can vote.
29
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
September 17, 1787
July 4, 1776
September 11, 2001
December 7, 1941
30
What is a right of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom to education
Freedom from taxes
Freedom to eat
Freedom of religion
31
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War II
American Revolution
32
What major events happened on September 11, 2001?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
The Germans sank the Lusitania
Terrorists attacked the United States
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
33
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States right now?
Asa Hutchinson
Mike Pence
Steve Colbert
Kamala Harris
34
Name one right ONLY for United States citizens.
Vote in federal elections
Education
Access to health care
Police protection
35
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
World War II
Civil War
36
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain
Granted women the right to vote
Freed the Slaves
Ended World War II
37
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans/American Indians
Bostonians
Christopher Columbus
The Pilgrims
38
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Chief Justice
President
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
39
Who was President during World War I?
Abraham Lincoln
James Monroe
Ronald Reagan
Woodrow Wilson
40
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Voting
Best 2-out-of-3
Term limits
41
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 wars the United States has fought
To represent the 13 signers of the Declaration of Indep.
To represent the 13 original colonies
To represent the 13 branches of the Federal Reserve Bank
42
Who is the Governor of Arkansas now?
Donald Trump
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Mike Beebe
Asa Hutchinson
43
We elect a President for how many years?
6
4
2
16
44
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Kevin McCarthy
Paul Ryan
Mitch McConnell
45
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
46
Who is the "Father of the Country"?
John Adams
Nathan Hale
William H. Taft
George Washington
47
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The state legislature
All the people of the state he or she is elected from
Half the people in the state he or she was elected from
48
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
49
What is the name of the national anthem?
America, the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
Battle Hymn of the Republic
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
50
Who signs bills to become laws?
Chief Justice
Senate Majority Leader
President
Secretary
51
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Lead the charge up San Juan Hill
Interpret dreams
Fight in the Civil War
Fight for civil rights
52
Which of the following is NOT a U.S. territory?
Guam
American Samoa
Great Britain
Puerto Rico
53
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Libertarian & Green
Republican & Whigs
Democratic & Republican
Democratic & Socialist
54
How many U.S. Senators are there?
62
50
100
500
55
Who was the first president?
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
56
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Germany
Chile
Great Britain
Australia
57
When must all men register for the Selective Services?
Age 50
Age 25
Age 38
Age 18
58
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Commander in Chief
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Senate Pro-Tempore
59
What is an amendment?
A rule that is for men
A rule that is for women
A change or addition to the Declaration of Independence
A change or addition to the Constitution
60
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Preserving the southern border
Missiles in Cuba
Access to affordable heating oil
Communism and the Soviet Union
61
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Created the first dollar coins
Led Lewis and Clark on their expedition
Fought for women's rights
Was the first woman to walk on the moon
62
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
18
35
21
63
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Run the military
Vote on bills
Advise the President
Hold canned food goods and household cleaning supplies
64
What is the economic system in the United States?
A communist economy
A socialist economy
A planned economy
A capitalist (or market) economy
65
Which of the following is NOT a right declared in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Life
Property
66
What movement tried to end racial segregation?
Civil rights movement
Minutemen
Boston Tea Party
Teetotalers
67
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
435
62
50
68
What is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
Escape persecution
Better retirement benefits
Practice religion
Freedom
69
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Completed the purchase of Louisiana
Established the Border States
Fed the emaciated people
70
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
Desert Storm
71
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
72
Which of the following states does NOT border Canada?
Minnesota
Kansas
North Dakota
Maine
73
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Ohio Territory
Oregon Territory
Louisiana Territory
Utah Territory
74
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
George Bush
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
75
What is the political party of the President now?
Green
Libertarian
Republican
Democratic
76
In what month do we vote for President?
January
July
October
November
77
Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Press
Speech
Assembly
Right to Bear Arms
78
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
Tutsis
Aymara
Ming
Navajo
79
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
January 1
September 3
July 4
80
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Our flag
Our home state
Our political party
Our family
81
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Thurgood Marshall
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mike Pence
82
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
December 7
January 1
September 11
83
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was replaced by the Bill of Rights.
The Constitution was replaced by the Declaration of Indep.
Abraham Lincoln debated the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Constitution was written.
84
How can Americans participate in their democracy?
Adjust the thermostat to conserve resources
Vote
Teach others about different types of governments
Plant a tree
85
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
San Francisco
Detroit
St. Louis
86
What is NOT something Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Being a U.S. diplomat
Being the first Postmaster General of the United States
Conducting scientific experiments
Saying "Give me liberty or give me death."
87
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Little Rock
New York City
Dallas
88
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Governor
Vice President
Oldest Senator
Head Commissioner
89
Which of the follow is a U.S. Representative for Arkansas?
John Boozman
Steve Womack
Mike Pence
Asa Hutchinson
90
What is the capital of Arkansas?
Fayetteville
Washington DC
West Memphis
Little Rock
91
What is the longest river in the United States?
Arkansas
Missouri
Ohio
Mississippi
92
What is the "rule of law"?
The Constitution
The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey laws
The process that must be followed to create a new law
The length of time that a law is valid for
93
Which of the following states does NOT border Mexico?
Florida
California
Arizona
New Mexico
94
Which of the following is a power of the states?
To grant patents
To give a driver's license
To govern territories
To establish a postal system
95
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
In Congress Today
We the People
Our Rules Are
Self-Government Rules
96
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President
Attorney General
Congress
Chief Justice
97
Who makes federal laws?
Voters
Supreme Court
Vice President
Congress
98
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
