What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

obey the laws of the United States, be loyal to the United States, give up loyalty to other countries, serve in the military (if needed)

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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

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

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

What does the Constitution do?

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

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

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

slavery, states' rights, economic reasons

Who makes federal laws?

Congress, Senate and House of Representatives, legislature

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

the Constitution was written, the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution

What is one right only for U.S. Citizens?

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

What did the Emancipation proclamation do?

freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate States, freed the slaves, freed slaves in most Southern states

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances, separation of powers

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

fought for civil rights, fought for women's rights

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

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of religion and right to bear arms, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government, freedom of expression and freedom of speech

What is one power of the federal government?

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

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

vote in a federal election, serve on a jury

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

assembly, religion, petition the government, speech

What are the 2 parts of Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Why did the colonists fight the British?

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

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

the state's population, they have more people, some states have more people

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

vote & join a political party, call Senators and Representatives & write to a newspaper, help with a campaign & run for office

What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

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

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

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