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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 51mins
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Martin Luther King
What is the supreme law of the land?
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation of Proclamation
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
Sets up the government
All of the above
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We the British
We the Colonist
Congress Shall Make
What is an amendment?
An introduciton
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence
The Preamble of the Constitution
A change (to the Constitution)
What do we call first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Inalienable Rights
The articles of confederation
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
right to own property
freedom of speech
trial by jury
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
10
12
23
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
gave women the right to vote
Declared our Independence from France
Freed the slave
Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the declaration of independence?
liberty and the persuit of happiness
life and the right to own a home
life and death
liberty and justice
What is freedom of religion?
no one can practice a religion
you must choose a religion
you cant choose the time you practice your religion
you can practice any religion or not practice religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
socialist
communist
capitalist
none of the above
What is the "rule of law"?
government does not have to follow the law
all laws must be the same in every state
everyone must follow the law
everyone but the president must follow the law
Name one branch or part of the government:
state government
congress
parliament
the United Nations
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
freedom of speech
the people
the president
separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the prime minister
the speaker of the house
the chief justice
the president
Who makes federal laws?
the president
the states
congress
the supreme court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the senate and house of representatives
the house of lords and the house of commons
the house of representatives
the senate and the courts
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
52
435
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
6
4
5
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Alex Padilla
Nancy Pelosi
Alex Becerra
Diane Feinstein
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
200
435
300
481
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
8
Name your U.S. Representative in Congress
Linda Sanchez
Alex Padilla
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Nancy Pelosi
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives
because of the states population
because of the geographical size of the state
because of the state's location
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the political party
the American people
voters who voted for him
All people fo the state
We elect a President for how many years?
8
10
2
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
October
January
February
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump (eww)
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Nancy Pelosi
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
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the speaker of the house
the secretary of state
the president temproe
the secretary of state
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the secretary of defense
the attorney general
the vice president
the president
Who signs bills to become laws?
the vice president
the president
the chief justice of the supreme court
the secretary of state
who vetoes bills?
the president pro tempore
the speaker of the house
the vice president
the president
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the president
makes laws
commands the U.S. armed forces
all of the above
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
secretary of the weather and secretary of energy
secretary of health and human services and the navy
secretary of state and secretary of labor
secretary of immigration and secretary of history
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews the laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the constitution
all of the above
What is the highest court in the United States?
the district court
the appeals court
the federal court
the supreme court
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
9
10
8
11
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Anthony Kennedy
John G Roberts Jr.
Nancy Pelosi
Kevin Mcarthy
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
approve zoning and land use
to declare war
to issue driver's licenses
to provide schooling and education
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
create an army
coin or print money
make treaties
provide schooling and education
what is the Governor of your state?
Alex Becerra
Mitch Mconnell
Gavin Newsome
Linda Sanchez
What is the state's capital?
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Jose
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
American and “Bull-Moose”
Democratic and Republican
Reform and Green
Democratic-Republican and Whigs
What is the political party of the President now?
Independent party
Democratic party
Republican Party
Green party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Patrick Lacey
Debbie Powell
Nancy Pelosi
Kevin McCarthy
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
citizens by birth only
citizens seventeen (17) and older
only citizens with a job
citizens eighteen (18) and older
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
obey the law
pay taxes
be respectful to all people
Name one right only for United States citizens.
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
attend public school
run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom to run for president
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Freedom of religion and freedom to make treaties with other countries
Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
congress
president
the state where you live
the United States
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Disobey the laws of the United States
Not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
Never travel outside the United States
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16 and older
21 and older
35 and older
18 and older
What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group
Vote and join a civic group
Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives
all of the above
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
JULY 4
MAY 5
APRIL 15
MARCH 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between 18 and 26
at any age
men do not have to register
at 16
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for the experience of traveling across the ocean
to join a civic grouop
freedom
none of the above
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Floridians
American Indians
Canadians
no one
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
canadians
english
dutch
africans
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes
Because they didn't have self-government
Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
all of the above
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
March 4 1789
July 4 1776
December 7 1787
July 4 1887
There were 13 original states. Name three:
Virginia, North Carolina, Florida
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
New York, Kentucky
Washington, Oregon, California
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the constitution was written
emancipation of proclamation was written
The declaration of independence was written
the virginia declaration of rights was written
When was the Constitution written?
1810
1790
1789
1787
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
inventor of the airplaine
undefined
youngest member of the constitutional convention
U.S diplomat
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
The Louisiana territory
hawaii
quebec
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
World War II
Korean War
World War I
Mexican-American War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
the civil war
The war of 1812
World War I
The Revolutionary War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Access to the sea
Oil
westward expansion
slavery
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
purchased Alaska
saved the union
established the United Nations
Declared war on Britain
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
gave the U.S independence from Britain
ended World War II
gave women right to vote
freed slaves in most states of the south
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
made the U.S. flag
was the founder of the red cross
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
war of 1812
revolutionary war
The civil war
World War I
Who was President during World War I?
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Glover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
harry s truman
franklin roosevelt
hebert hoover
calvin coolidge
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan; Germany; Italy
The Soviet Union; Germany; China
Austria-Hungary; Japan; Germany
Japan; China; Vietnam
Eisenhower was a general before being President. What war was he in?
world war I
Vietnam War
Spanish American War
World War II
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?
the great depression
communism
climate change
slavery
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
prohibition
women's suffrage
conservation
civil rights movement
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
became U.S senator
won the presidency in 1960's
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11 of 2001 in the United States?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Hurricane Catrina
Terrorist Attack of the U.S.
Accident of nuclear plant
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
celts
cherokee
sawi chemi
slaves
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Colorado River
rio grande
ohio river
Mississippi river
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
pacific
southern
Atlantic
artic
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
pacific
gulf of Mexico
mediterranean
atlantic
name one U.S. territory
bermuda
haiti
guam
cayman islands
Name one state that borders Canada
Oregon
Maine
south dakota
Rhode Island
Name one state that borders Mexico
Florida
Alabama
Arkansas
California
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
San Francisco Bay
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
Long Island
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because it was considered lucky to have stripes on a flag
Because the stripes represent the original colonies
Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution
Because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state
Because there is one star for each president
Because there were 50 original colonies
Because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States
What is the name of the National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the beautiful
God Bless the U.S.A
My Country
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
June 30
January 1
July 4
March 4
Name two national U.S. holidays?
April Fool's and Labor Day
Thanksgiving and Labor Day
Valentines Day and Halloween
Columbus Day and Citizenship Day
