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USA: An introduction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

Which one is NOT true?

The president of the USA is

a)

the head of state of the USA.

b)

the head of government of the USA.

c)

the chief executive of the USA.

d)

in charge of the legislative branch of the US government.

2.

Which one is NOT true?

The Thirteen Colonies

a)

were a group of colonies of Great Britain.

b)

declared independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776.

c)

were on the Pacific coast of North America.

d)

formed the United States of America.

3.

a cultural metaphor emphasizing that a multicultural society can integrate different cultures while maintaining their separate identities

a)

salad bowl

b)

cultural mosaic

c)

tossed salad

d)

melting pot

4.

a cultural metaphor emphasizing that a heterogeneous society can become homogeneous by melting different elements together

a)

salad bowl

b)

tossed salad

c)

cultural mosaic

d)

melting pot

5.

The highest legal document of the USA that was signed in 1787.

a)

Constitution of the USA

b)

United States Declaration of Independence

c)

Founding Fathers

d)

United States Congress

6.

The Congress is the ________ branch of the US government that meets in the Capitol.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

7.

The Capitol has two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is the 'American pastime'?

a)

American football

b)

baseball

c)

basketball

d)

skateboarding

9.

Which of the following is NOT true?

The "Founding Fathers"

a)

are three American leaders.

b)

united the Thirteen British Colonies in North America.

c)

wrote the US Constitution.

d)

led the American Revolutionary War.

10.

Which one is NOT true?

The American Revolutionary War

a)

was fought between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies.

b)

took place from 1775 to 1783.

c)

is also known as the American War of Independence.

d)

took place from 1861 to 1865.

11.

The American Civil War was fought

a)

from 1861 to 1865.

b)

from 1775 to 1783.

c)

in 1776.

d)

from 1941 to 1945.

12.

It is the largest US state by population.

a)

Florida

b)

California

c)

'the Sunshine State'

d)

Texas

13.

What does D.C. stand for in Washington, D.C.?

(a)  

14.

There are 435 members in the House of Representatives and (a)   senators in the Senate.

15.

The USA's type of government is

a)

a constitutional monarchy.

b)

a federal republic.

c)

a presidential republic.

d)

a constitutional republic.

16.

The judicial power is held by the (a)   Court.

17.

Which one is NOT a national symbol of the USA?

a)

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

b)

The Great Seal

c)

The White-tailed Eagle

d)

Lincoln Memorial

18.

When was the US Declaration of Independence ratified?

a)

July 6, 1776

b)

July 4, 1776

c)

January 1, 1863

d)

January 5, 1865

19.

The Constitutional Convention was in

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

c)

New York City, New York.

d)

San Francisco, California.

20.

In Washington, D.C., you can find

a)

the Capitol.

b)

the Lincoln Memorial.

c)

the White House.

d)

the Statue of Liberty.