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WorksheetsU.S History
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Ten Commandments
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the governent
protects basic rights of Americans
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Men created equal...
United States of America
We the people...
What is an amendment?
a change or an addition
a part of the body
a movement
part of the constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Freedom of Religion
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
Capitalism
What is one right or freedom from the first Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly/ Petition the government
Press
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
14
21
27
10
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence
declared our independence
said that the Unites States is free
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
The Pursuit of Happiness
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What is freedom of religion?
You can practice or not practice any religion
You can practice religion
You can practice certain religions
What is the economic system in the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalist Economy
Racism
What is the "rule of the law"?
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Everyone must follow the law
Leaders obey the law
No one is above the law
Name one branch or part of the government.
(a)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
(a)
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The Vice President
House of Representatives
The President
Congress
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House
Legislature
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What are two parts of the U.S Congress?
The Senate and House
The Executive and Judicial Branch
President and Vice President
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How many U.S Senators are there?
27
14
435
100
We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
6
2
4
8
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
27
435
17
We elect a U.S Representative for how many years?
4
2
8
6
Who does a U.S Senator represent?
all the people of the U.S
all the people in the capital
all the people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Favoritism
Bigger State
More Votes
Bigger Population
We elect a president for (a) years.
In what month do we vote for the president?
Steptember
November
March
October
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The First Lady
Congress appointed official
Vice President
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The First Lady
The Speaker of the House
Attorney General
The Commander in Chief of the military is (a) .
Who signs the bills that become laws?
The Vice President
The President
Congress
House of Representatives
Who vetoes bills?
Congress
The House of Representatives
President
Vice President
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Balances the President
Advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Homeland Security
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What are some things the Judicial branch does?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
enforces a law
What is the highest court in the United States?
U.S Court of Appeals
The State Court
The Federal Court
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Seven
Five
Three
Nine
What are some powers of the federal government?
To print money
To review a law
To declare war
To create an army
To make treaties
What are some powers of the states?
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection
Provide safety
Give a driver's license
All answers are incorrect
The Capital of California is (a) .
What two responsibilities are only for U.S Citizens?
Obtaining a driver's license
Serving on a Jury
Vote in a federal election
What is one right for only United States citizens?
(a)
Which of the following rights are the rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of Religion
The Right to bear arms
Freedom of assembly
The Freedom to vote
We show loyalty to the (a) when we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Serve in the U.S military (if needed)
Obey the laws of the United States
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Revolt
Join a Political party
The last day you can send in federal income tax forms is (a) .
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18-26
17-26
17-30
18-30
What is the reason colonists came to American?
freedom
economic opportunity
political liberty
all answers are correct
What are two reasons the colonists fought the British?
high taxes
they liked their tea
self-government
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1777
July 4, 1778
July 4, 1779
There were 13 original states. Which 3 were part of the 13?
Texas
Michigan
Maryland
Virginia
Georgia
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers faught
The Constitution was written
The Constitution was revoked
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1788
1789
1790
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name three of the writers.
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Maddison
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Texas Territory
California Territory
Lousiana Territory
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
all answers are correct
Who was the President during World War One?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
William Taft
Calvin Coolidge
Who was President during World War Two?
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Vietnam War
World War 1
World War 2
