Social Studies General Knowledge

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

• No one

• Native Americans

• Canadians

• Hispanics

Which of these was NOT one of the 13 original states?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Washington

• New York

What is the political party of the President now?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Green

• Libertarian

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• liberty and justice

• life and death

• life and the right to own a home

• liberty and the pursuit of happiness

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 25

• 26

• 27

• 28

Name one state that borders Canada.

• South Dakota

• Oregon

• Maine

• Rhode Island

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Said enslaved persons were now free

• Said women had the right to vote

• Said we no longer were ruled by Great Britain

• Said we were no longer ruled by France

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

• freedom of religion and freedom to make treaties with other countries

• freedom of speech and freedom to run for president

• freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey laws

• freedom of speech and freedom of religion

What is the "rule of law"?

• All laws must be the same in every state

• Everyone but the President must follow the law

• Everyone must follow the law

• The government does not have to follow the law

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• The First Lady

• Speaker of the House