Basic U.S. Government Quiz

How many stars are on the flag?

• 10
• 13
• 50
• 100

Who was the first President of the United States?

• King George III
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

This document is considered the "Supreme Law of the Land."

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• the Bible
• the Constitution

From which country did we win our independence in the Revolutionary War?

• Britain
• France
• Spain
• Mexico

What is the date of Independence Day?

• January 1
• December 25
• July 4
• May 5

What do we call a change to the Constitution?

• change
• conversion
• alteration
• amendment

What are the colors of our flag?

• red, green, yellow
• blue and white
• red, white, and blue
• red and white

How many stripes are on the flag?

• 13
• 10
• 7
• 50

Who elects the President of the United States?

• the senators
• state leaders
• the Electoral College
• the state representatives

How long is one term of the Presidency?

• 4 years
• 2 years
• 8 years
• 6 years