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1
The Federalist Papers support the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
George Washington
2
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
freezing to death
socialism
not having enough weapons
communism
3
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
the North thought they were better
economic problems
didn't have healthcare in the South
slavery
4
What is the supreme law of the land?
the President
the Supreme Court
the Amendments to the Constitution
the Constitution
5
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Labor Day and Memorial Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Goundhog's Day and New Year's Day
Independence Day and Thanksgiving
6
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
World War I
Cold War
Mexican American War
Civil War
7
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
14
27
50
32
8
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the Constitution
the President
the United States
the flag
9
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18
16
18-26
never
10
Name your U.S. Representative
Andy Biggs
Kamala Harris
Katie Hobbs
Abraham Hamadeh
11
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of religion and the right to bear arms
freedom to work and freedom to drive a car
freedom to rob banks and freedom to kill people
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
12
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
Cold War
13
When was the Constitution written?
1815
1787
1693
1776
14
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Ohio River
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Colorado River
15
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
there is another election
the Secretary of Defense
the Chief Justice
16
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
8
7
9
10
17
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
18
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4
8
2
6
19
What is the "rule of law"?
the President doesn't have to follow the law
everyone must follow the law
no one has to follow the law
laws are made to be broken
20
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President's wife/husband
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
21
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Women's Movement
Korean War
Reform Movement
Civil Rights Movement
22
What is the name of the national anthem?
America
The Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
God Bless the USA
23
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because they didn't have self-government
because they wanted to go back to Europe
because they didn't like their uniforms
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
24
What is an amendment?
a mistake in the constitution
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
a prayer in the constitution
a change to the constitution
25
What did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
was a US Senator
fought in World War I
fought for civil rights
ended the Vietnam War
26
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
declare war
provide schooling and education
give a driver's license
print money
27
What is freedom of religion?
You can't practice any religion
You have to practice only one religion
You can only practice a religion if you are over 18 years old
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
28
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
united the North and the South
replaced the Constitution
freed the slaves
gave everyone equal rights
29
How many U.S. Senators are there?
435
50
150
100
30
Name one branch of government.
judicial
legislative
executive
governor
31
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
create an army
provide protection (police)
print money
give a driver's license
32
What is one reason colonists came to America?
learn a different language
take a boat ride
freedom
economic opportunity
33
Who was the first President?
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
George Bush
George Washington
34
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from South America
people from Australia
people from the Middle East
people from Africa
35
Who is the Governor of your state?
Melania Trump
Katie Hobbs
Hilary Clinton
Debbie Lesko
36
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
they elected the first president
the Constitution was written
they ended the war between the North and South
they declared war on the British
37
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election
work
drive a car
run for federal office
38
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
North and South War
American War
Civil War
the War between the States
39
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
barter and trade economy
capitalist economy
collective and mutual economy
40
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
being kind to others
vote in federal elections
recycling
41
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
the President
the Constitution
42
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The First Ten Amendments
43
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
People are Us
We aren't People
Be the People
44
Name one state that borders Canada.
Virginia
Maine
Alaska
South Dakota
45
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
8
46
There were 13 original states. Name three.
North Carolina, Indiana, Georgia
Maryland, Delaware, Vermont
New York, South Carolina, Virginia
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware
47
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
48
Name one U.S. territory.
Barbados
Puerto Rico
Antigua
Guam
49
What is the highest court in the United States?
Traffic court
the State court
Civil court
the Supreme court
50
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
You can vote multiple times for President
Everyone can vote
You must pay to vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
51
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought in the Civil War
fought for women's rights
built the White House
married Abraham Lincoln
52
Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
Ruben Gallego
Robert Kennedy
Katie Hobbs
Mark Kelly
53
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
December 25th
July 21st
April 15th
January 19th
54
Who makes federal laws?
the Supreme Court
Congress
the President's cabinet
the President
55
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence from Great Britain
declared rights for women
declared the end to the Civil War
declared independence for slaves
56
What does the President's Cabinet do?
remodels the White House
escorts foreign diplomats around Washington DC when they visit
advises the President
plans fundraisers
57
What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen?
buy a house
buy a cellphone
open a business
obey the laws of the United States
58
The House of Representatives have how many voting members?
475
435
325
100
59
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
8
6
2
4
60
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military
the Secretary of Defense
the President
the top ranking General of the Army
the Director of the CIA
61
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
first Postmaster General of the United States
invented the telephone
wrote the Constitution
U.S. diplomat
62
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because some states have more people
because the state paid for more representatives
because the state asked to have more representatives
because the state is older
63
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Justice and Freedom
Laws and Courts
Pay taxes and Vote
Life and Liberty
64
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Supreme Court
separation of power
the police
checks and balances
65
Which ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
66
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representives now?
Jimmy Carter
Ted Kennedy
John Roberts
Mike Johnson
67
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
join a political party and vote
shop locally and donate to the President's campaign
run for office and write to the newspaper
buy a house and pay taxes
68
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
February 20, 1870
July 26, 1770
December 12, 1896
July 4, 1776
69
What is the capital of the United States?
Baltimore
Phoenix
Washington D.C.
New York City
70
Who was the President during World War I?
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
71
What are two Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Human Affairs
Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Education
Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor and Secretary of History
72
Who does a U.S. Senator support?
friends and family
all people of the state
only people who are of the same political party
only people who voted for him/her
73
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 founding fathers
because the American Revolution ended on the 13th of January
because there were 13 people who made it
because there were 13 original colonies
74
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War II
Mexican-American War
Civil War
World War I
75
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
George Bush
76
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
77
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
pay taxes
own a home
religion
78
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Mark Rubio
John Roberts
Robert Kennedy
Bill Clinton
79
What is the political party of the President now?
Socialism
Democratic
Republican
Communism
80
Who vetoes bills?
the Speaker of the House
the President
the Congress
the Supreme Court
81
In what month do we vote for President?
January
July
November
April
82
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
J.D. Vance
Mark Kelly
Mark Rubio
83
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because George Washington was 50 years old when he died
because there is one star for the first colonists on the Mayflower
because only 50 people died in war
84
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Eyak
Huli
Cherokee
Navajo
85
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
helped write the Constitution
freed the slaves
brought cotton to the southern states
was a General in the American Revolutionary War
86
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Communism
Communism and Socialism
Socialism and Republican
87
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Supreme Court and the President
the Vice President and the Speaker of the House
the Senate and House of Representatives
the President and Vice President
88
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803.
Louisiana
Texas
Montana
Oklahoma
89
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
John F Kennedy
Alexander Hamilton
Donald Trump
90
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
nothing important
terrorists attacked the United States
the U.S. voted in a new President
Puerto Rico became the 51st state
91
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
18
21
35
92
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Texas
Oregon
Utah
Kansas
93
What is the capital of your state?
Tempe
Tucson
Flagstaff
Phoenix
94
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
makes laws
vetoes laws
95
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
England, France, and Belgium
England, Germany, and Soviet Union
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Soviet Union, China and Japan
96
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
No one
Chinese
Aliens
97
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
June 19th
March 17th
December 25th
98
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Philidelphia
New York (Harbor)
Washington D.C.
Boston
99
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the laws
creates voting districts for each state
defines the government
100
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President and Vice President
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice
the President
