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1
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
a single county
none of the state
half of the state
all the people in the state
2
What is the Highest Court in the United States?
Congress
The High Court
The Executive Court
The Supreme Court
3
Which of these is not one of the thirteen original colonies?
Rhode Island
Maryland
New York
Alabama
4
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Slavery was abolished
The Great Depression
Terrorists Attacked
The Olympic Games
5
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
6
Which of the following does not border Canada?
Idaho
Maine
Maryland
New Hampshire
7
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th 1886
June 4th 1776
June 4th 1886
July 4th 1776
8
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?
World War 1
Vietnam War
Civil War
World War 2
9
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
African American Movement
LGBTQ Movement
Equal Pay Movement
10
What Territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisisana
Alabama
Alaska
Canada
11
What are two Cabinet-Level Positions?
Secretary of State and Speaker of the House
The Vice President and the Supreme Justice
The President and the Secretary of Commerce
The Attorney General and the Secretary of Transportation
12
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States only
Run for Office
Serve in the Military
Learn English
13
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Makes laws
Advises the President
Enforces Order
Determines whether or not a law is constitutional
14
What is one power of the federal government according to the Constitution?
to provide schooling and create an army
To make laws and treaties
To declare war and print money
To print money and control the american people
15
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
The Dead Sea
The Artic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
16
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Taxation without Representation
Religious Freedom
Because they didn't like tea
To escape Prosecution
17
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
The Liberal and Democratic Parties
Democratic and Republican Parties
The Trump and Green Parties
The Pheonix and Republican Parties
18
Why does the flag 13 stripes?
Independence day is July 13th
There are 13 Founding Fathers
13 original colonies
There are 13 states
19
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Taxation without Representation
Religious Freedom
Quartering and Boarding
Slavery
20
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
The Chinese
The Spainards
Individuals from India
21
Name one right only for U.S. citizens.
the right to own a gun
freedom of speech
leave the country
vote in a federal election
22
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
8
23
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Rule of Law
The Legislative Branch
24
What is the economic system in the United States?
Socialist
Communist
Capitalist
Market
25
What is the political party of the President now?
Rebuplican
Barack Obama
Independant
Democrat
26
What is one power of the states, as outlined by the constitution?
To provide protection and safety
To take arms against a sea of troubles and provide safety
To print money and give a driver's license
To provide schooling and declare wars
27
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The First Lord or Lady
The Vice President
The Speaker for the House
The Chief Justice
28
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Vice President
Congress
The Supreme Court
29
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
30
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The Government
Anyone
The President
31
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Killed Vampyres
Fought for the West
Destroyed the union
32
When do we celebrate Indepence day?
1776
July 4th
June 4th
July 3rd
33
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
World War 1
The Un-Civil war
The war between the countries
The war between the states
34
Who is the Govenor of your State now?
Kate Brown
Peter Defazio
Kitty Piercy
Jeff Merkley
35
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
Communism
Terrorism
The Russians beating us to space
Nuclear Attacks
36
What is the freedom of religion?
The right to force religion onto others
The right to practice any or no religion
The right to own a church
The right to create a religion
37
Who was the first President?
George Washington
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Albert Einstein
38
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
The Executive branch
The President
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
39
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At 16
At 30
At 21
At 18
40
Which of the following is not a national U.S. holiday?
Thanksgiving
St. Patrick's Day
New Years Day
Labor Day
41
What are two rights of the Declaration of Independence?
The Pursuit of Happiness
The right to bear arms
Life and Liberty
The right to petition the goverment
42
Name one branch of the government
The Legislative
State
The Supreme Court
The President
43
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Slavery Rights
Religious Freedom
Economic Oppurtunity
Escape High Taxes
44
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the size of the state
Because they were part of the thirteen original colonies
Because they have more land
Because of the state's population
45
Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
The Willamette River
Mississippi River
The Nile River
Missouri River
46
Who was the President during World War 1?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
47
What is one amendment to the Constitution regarding who can vote?
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Only white men can vote
Only men can vote
You have to pay a poll to vote
48
Name your U.S. Representative
Jeff Merkley
Peter Defazio
Kate Brown
Ron Wyden
49
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Declared independence from the UK
Became President
Freed the Slaves
50
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced and declared our freedom from France
Set up the goverment
Announced and declared our freedom from Great Britain
Added and changed the constitution
51
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The First Ten Amendments
The Bill of Rights
52
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The President
The U.S. Flag
The People
Canada
53
What is the Rule of Law?
Everyone must not follow the law
The bill outlining the process to create a law
No one is above the law
Anyone can propose a law
54
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
There are 50 senators
There are 50 Founding Fathers
There are 50 territories
There are 50 states
55
What does the Constitution do?
Enforces Democracy
Protects the basic rights of americans
Controls the general population
Sets up and defines the government
56
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
Started the first colleges
First Postmaster General
U.S. Republican
57
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 10th
May 14th
April 30th
April 15th
58
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Senate and the Supreme Court
The Judicial and the President
The Legislative and the House of Representatives
59
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Save the Queen
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country Tis of Thee
America O' America
60
Who did the U.S. fight in World War 2?
China, Germany, and Italy
France, the UK, and Germany
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Japan, Canada, Russia
61
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Liberty Island
New York Harbor
Washington D.C.
Chesapeake Bay
62
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
J. Publius
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
63
Who is one of your U.S. Senators now?
Jeff Merkley and Peter Defazio
Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden and Kate Brown
Barack Obama and Joseph Biden
64
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Chief Justice
The First Lord or Lady
The Vice President
The Speaker for the House
65
When was the Constitution written?
1887
1687
1787
1776
66
What is one right from the first amendment?
Freedom to assembly and petition the government
Freedom to bear arms and freedom of the press
Freedom to declare war on America and protest
Freedom of speech and religion
67
Which of the following states do not border Mexico?
Alabama
California
New Mexico
Texas
68
What stops one branch of the govermneent from becoming too powerful?
The right to bear arms
Firearms with criminal intent
The President
The seperation of powers
69
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joseph Biden
Ron Wyden
Paul Ryan
Barack Obama
70
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Decides if a law is unconstitutional and makes laws
Advises the President and resolves disputes
Resolves disputes and decides if a law is unconstitutional
Makes laws and reviews laws
71
What is the capital of your state?
Portland
Eugene
Salem
Washington D.C.
72
What is one respnsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
Run for President
Follow orders
To fly to the moon
73
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
2
50
435
74
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
The Speaker for the House
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
The President
75
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
The Civil War
World War 1
The Cold War
The Spanish-American War
76
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Set up the government
Declared all men equal
Outlined truths regarding America
Freed slaves in the Confederacy
77
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
Made the American flag
Freed the slaves
Wrote the Constitution
78
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
6
8
2
4
79
What is an amendment?
An addition to the Constitution
None of the above
A change to the Declaration of Independence
A change to the Constitution
80
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Europeans
Indians
Native Americans
Africans
81
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. What are these words?
We the people
We hold truth
All Hail the Constitution
Everyone has rights
82
Name one native American Tribe in the U.S.
Navajo
Wampanoag
Hopi
Hawk
83
Whcih of the following is not a U.S. Territory?
The Cayman islands
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
Puerto Rico
84
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
17
18
15
21
85
In what month do we vote for President?
December
January
April
November
86
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John. G. Roberts Junior
Paul D. Ryan
Joseph R. Biden Junior
Barack Obama
87
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Create a political platform
Write to a newspaper
Join a political party
Call the President
88
What was one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s
The Mexican-American War
The Korean War
World War 1
The Civil War
89
What is the capital of the United States?
Maryland
New York
Liberty Island
Washington D.C.
90
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
The Artic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Gulf Sea
The Atlantic Ocean
91
Who vetoes bills?
The Supreme Court
Congress
The President
The Vice President
92
We elect a President for how many years?
2
6
4
8
93
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joseph Biden
Kate Brown
Barack Obama
Peter Defazio
94
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
50
435
584
95
Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
96
How many Justices are there on the Supreme Court (Usually)
9
5
8
12
97
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
The right to kill people
The right to arm bears
Vote in a federal election
Freedom of speech
98
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was signed
The Constitiution was written
The Constitution was put into effect
The Declaration of Independence was signed
99
What is the name of the Speaker for the House of Representatives now?
Paul D. Ryan
Joseph Biden
Kate Brown
Barack Obama
100
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
14
27
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