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Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
What group of people were taken to (originally starting in 1619) America and sold as slaves?
African-Americans
Africans
Dutch
Canadians
Name the states that border Canada.
Maine, Michigan, Minnesota
South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado
Washington, Idaho, Montana
Hew Hampshire, New York, Michigan
Where is the capital of the United States?
New York, NY
Washington, D.C.
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
Nancy Pelosi
Joe Biden
Which are rights or freedoms protected in the First Amendment?
speech, religion
trial by jury
press, assembly
to bear arms
right to petition the government for a redress of grievances
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the House of Reps and the Supreme Court
the Senate and the courts
the House of Representatives and the courts
the Senate and House of Representatives
What is the political party of the President now?
Green Party
Independent Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
What is an amendment?
the beginning of the Declaration of Independence
an addition or change to the Constitution
an introduction
the Preamble to the Constitution
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
cited 33 reasons/grievances against the King/Parliament justifying the desire to govern ourselves
gave women the right to vote
freed the slaves
declared our independence from Great Britain
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
sixteen (16) and older
twenty-one (21) and older
thirty-five (35) and older
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
first women elected to House of Representatives
fought for women's rights
founded the Red Cross
made the first flag of the United States
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Artic
Southern
Atlantic
Pacific
How many US Senators are there?
100
435
50
52
Who vetoes bills?
Speaker of House
President
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Indian
Artic
Pacific
Atlantic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Paul Ryan
Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
Joe Biden
John Roberts Jr.
Anthony Kennedy
Barack Obama
Who wrote the "pledge of allegiance" to the United States of America and what was upcoming celebration?
Francis Bellamy
George Washington, Bellamy's birthday
Congressmen wrote it, Washington's birthday
Francis Scott Key, the end of the Civil War
the 400th anniversary of Columbus landing in America
Name the states that border Canada.
Idaho
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Maine
Washington
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?
Mike Pence
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Which state(s) were part of the original 13 colonies?
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
California
Virginia
Name the right(s) that are ONLY for United States citizens.
Run for federal office
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Attend public school
being able to vote in national elections
What is known as the supreme law of the land?
Emancipation Proclamation
the US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Geography
Population
Location
Seniority
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
decides if a law is unconstitutional
resolves disputes
veto bills before they become laws
decide when we declare war against other nations
Who was our President during the Depression and for most of WWII?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Coolidge
Truman
Hoover
Teddie Roosevelt
Name one branch or part of the federal government.
the Congress
the United Nations
any State government
Parliament
the Senate
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Gave women right to vote
Freed the slaves
Declared independence from Great Britain
Declared independence from France
What date was the Constitution written/signed?
July 4 1776
September 11, 2001
July 30, 1789
September 17, 1787
What is the name of the national anthem?
America the Beautiful
Star-Spangled Banner
My Country Tis of Thee
God Bless the U.S.A
Which of these answers are part of the original 13 colonies?
Virginia, Maryland
Delaware, New Jersey
Georgia, New Hampshire
Florida, Alabama
Pennsylvania, New York
What is freedom of Religion
No one can practice a religion
You can't choose the time you practice your religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
You must choose a religion.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because of the geographical size of the state
because of the state's population
because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives
because of the state's location
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist economy
socialist economy
capitalist economy
none of these answers
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
An accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant occurred.
Terrorists attacked the United States
Hurricane Andrew struck the United States
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Name one right only for United States citizens.
freedom of speech
run for federal office
attend public school
freedom of religion
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for women's suffrage
ran for President of the United States
became a U.S. Senator
fought for civil rights
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the state legislatures
all people of the state
only the people in the state who voted for the senator
only the people of the state who belong to the senator's political party
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote . Describe one of them.
Only citizens with a job can vote.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote
Citizens by birth can vote.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Westward expansion
Slavery
Sugar
Oil
Who was the President during World War I
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the President
the Prime Minister
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
In what month do we vote for the President
February
January
November
December
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Alabama
California
Florida
Arkansas
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
March 4
July 4
January 1
June 30
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Dick Cheney
Mike Pence
Donald Trump
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the Secretary of Defense
the Vice President
the President
the Attorney General
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
never travel outside of the United States
disobey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
women's suffrage
civil rights movement
prohibition
conservation
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
trial by jury
to bear arms
to vote
What is the "rule of law"?
All laws must be the same in every state.
Everyone must follow the law
Government does not have to follow the law.
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic-Republican and Whigs
American and Bull-Moose
Reform and Green
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Dutch
English
Africans
Canadians
What is the name of the national anthem?
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
What does the President's Cabinet do?
makes laws
advises the President
commands the U.S. Armed Forces
all of these answers
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Congress
the President
the United States
the state where you live
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the inalienable rights
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
made the first flag of the United States
fought for women's rights
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
founder of the Red Cross
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
ten
nine
eleven
twelve
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote and join a civic group
write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives
give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group
all of these answers
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
climate change
the Great Depression
slavery
Communism
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
May 15
April 15
March 15
July 4
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and pursuit of happiness
life and right to own a home
liberty and justice
life and death
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to issue driver's licenses
to provide schooling and education
to provide protection (police)
to declare war
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
Ohio River
Colorado River
What does the Constitution do?
protects basic rights of Americans
sets up the government
defines the government
all these answers
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Nancy Pelosi
Hillary Clinton
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
ended World War I
freed slaves in most southern states
gave the United States independence from Great Britain
gave women the right to vote
When was the Constitution written?
1776
1790
1789
1787
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
The Declaration of Independence was written
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
obey the law
be respectful of others
pay taxes
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
December 7, 1787
March 4, 1789
July 4, 1789
July 4, 1776
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Anthony Kennedy
John G. Roberts Jr.
Barack Obama
Who makes federal laws?
the states
the President
Congress
the Supreme Court
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
freedom of speech
the President
the people
checks and balances
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900's.
World War I
Civil War
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred forty-one (441)
two hundred (200)
one hundred (100)
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
saved (or preserved) the Union
declared war on Great Britain
purchased Alaska
established the United Nations
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald J. Trump
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
How many U.S. Senators are there?
fifty (50)
fifty-two (52
four hundred thirty-five (435)
one hundred (100)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Floridians
Canadians
American Indians
no one
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because they didn't have self-government
because of high taxes
because the British army stayed in their houses
all of these answers
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-three (23)
twenty-one (21)
twenty-seven (27)
ten (10)
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
Civil War
Name one state that borders Canada.
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Maine
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Citizenship Day and Columbus Day
Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day
Labor Day and Thanksgiving
April Fool's Day and Labor Day
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Court of Appeals
the Federal Court
the Supreme Court
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
twenty-one (21) and older
sixteen (16) and older
thirty-five (35) and older
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
the Senate and House of Representatives
the Senate and the courts
the House of Representatives and the courts
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.
Mexican-American War
World War II
World War I
Korean War
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws
freedom of religion and freedom to make treaties with other countries
freedom of speech and freedom of religion
freedom of speech and freedom to run for president
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Celts
Zawi Chemi
Slavs
We elect a President for how many years? (1 term)
eight (8)
four (4)
two (2)
ten (10)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Hawaii
Alaska
the Louisiana Territory
Quebec
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Washington D.C.
Boston, MA
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
eight (8)
four (4)
six (6)
two (2)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Boston Harbor
San Francisco Bay
New York Harbor
Long Island
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
for the experience traveling across the ocean
to join a civic group
none of these answers
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
two (2)
six (6)
ten (10)
four (4)
Name one U.S. territory.
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Guam
Haiti
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy
Japan, China, and Vietnam
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Germany
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
all of these answers
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there were 50 original colonies
because there is one star for each state
because there is one star for each president
because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the speaker of the House
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Secretary of State
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
freed the slaves
declared our independence from France
declared our independence from Great Britain
gave women the right to vote
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
coin or print money
make treaties
provide schooling and education
create an army
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
Green Party
Independent Party
Republican Party
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution
because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on a flag
because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Congress shall make
We the British
We the Colonists
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
inventor of the airplane
U.S. Diplomat
third president of the United States
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, Kentucky, and Georgia
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Washington, Oregon, and California
Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of State
the Vice President
What is an amendment?
an introduction
a change (to the Constitution)
the Preamble to the Constitution
the beginning of the Declaration of Independence
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the War of 1812
The Civil War
the Revolutionary War
World War I
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor
Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age sixteen (16)
at any age
men do not have to register
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Texas's two Senators are
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Jay Inslee
Dan Newhouse
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
parliament
state government
United Nations
The capital of Texas is
Austin
Houston
Vancouver
Tacoma
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
The vikings
American Indians
The Chinese
Native Americans
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Department of Defense
Homeland Security
The President
Donald Trump
What does the Constitution do?
protects basic rights of Americans
defines government
sets up the government
declared our freedom from Great Britain
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the 10 Commandments
Name the national U.S. holidays listed
Flag Day, Valentines Day, Halloween
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, MLK Jr. Day
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day
Independence Day, Presidents' day, New Years Day
Texas's 20th congressional district representative is:
Joaquin Castro D–San Antonio
boob marley
lola
just pick the right answer.
