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Test: Single days USA

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Veterans Day?

a)

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

b)

A holiday to people in the USA

c)

Martin Luther K

d)

Constitution Day

2.

What is Memorial Day?

a)

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

b)

A holiday to people in the USA

c)

Martin Luther K

d)

A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

3.

What is Independence Day?

a)

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

b)

A holiday to people in the USA

c)

A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)

d)

A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

4.

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

a)

Democracy

b)

We all become one

c)

Rule of Law

d)

We are the people

5.

What is the name of the national anthem?

a)

The Star-Spangled Banner

b)

We all become one

c)

Rule of Law

d)

We are the people

6.

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

a)

Because there is the original flag

b)

(Because there is) one star for each state

c)

Because they were inspired by the united kingdom flag

d)

Because it represents people

7.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

a)

(Because there were) 13 original colonies

b)

(Because there is) one star for each state

c)

Because they were inspired by the united kingdom flag

d)

Because it represents people

8.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

a)

New Jersey

b)

Washington

c)

New York (Harbor)

d)

Washington, D.C.

9.

What is an American innovation?

a)

Gunpowder

b)

Light bulb

c)

papel

d)

candle

10.

What are the American Indians tribes in the United States?

a)

Apache, Cherokee, and Seminole

b)

Azteca's, Mayas and Incas

c)

Tainos, Indias and Apache

d)

Zapotecans, Olmec's and Zapotecans

11.

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks

a)

To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

b)

War in Afghanistan

c)

Nuclear war

d)

The Great Crash (1929

12.

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

a)

To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

b)

War in Afghanistan

c)

Nuclear war

d)

Terrorists attacked the United States

13.

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

a)

To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

b)

War in Afghanistan

c)

Nuclear war

d)

Terrorists attacked the United States

14.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things.

a)

Democracy

b)

Fought for civil rights

c)

Be a good person

d)

President

15.

What did the civil rights movement do?

a)

Democracy

b)

abortion right

c)

Women Right

d)

Fought to end racial discrimination

16.

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

a)

War in Afghanistan

b)

Terrorists attacked the United States

c)

stop the spread of communism

d)

Fought to end racial discrimination

17.

During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?

a)

War in Afghanistan

b)

Terrorists

c)

Communism

d)

World War I

18.

Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?

a)

Soviet Union (Russia)

b)

England

c)

Cuba

d)

Japon

19.

Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.

a)

He made a law for movement right

b)

President at the end of (during) the Korean War

c)

President 25th USA

d)

During Reconstruction president

20.

Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.

a)

He made a law for movement right

b)

President at the end of (during) the Korean War

c)

President 25th USA

d)

During Reconstruction president

21.

Why did the United States enter World War II?

a)

For money and help England

b)

(Global) War on Terror

c)

Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

d)

promote democracy in other countries

22.

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

a)

(Franklin) Roosevelt

b)

George Washington

c)

Dwight Eisenhower

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

23.

When did the Great Depression start?

a)

The Great Crash (1929)

b)

The financial crisis of 2007–2008

c)

Cuban missile crisis

d)

Vietnam War

24.

When did all women get the right to vote?

a)

The Great Crash (1929)

b)

1920 After World War I

c)

Cuban missile crisis

d)

Vietnam War

25.

Why did the United States enter World War I?

a)

The Great Crash (1929)

b)

To stop the spread of communism

c)

Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships

d)

Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

26.

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

a)

The Great Crash (1929)

b)

World War I

c)

War in Afghanistan

d)

War in Iraq

27.

one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s.

a)

Margaret Thatcher

b)

Michelle Obama

c)

Susan B. Anthony

d)

Nancy Pelosi

28.

When did all men get the right to vote?

a)

After the Civil War (1870 )

b)

War Wolrd I

c)

Declaration of independence 1787

d)

Spanish-American War

29.

What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?

a)

1th amendment

b)

2th Amendment

c)

3th Amendment

d)

14 th Amendment

30.

What U.S. war ended slavery?

a)

World War I

b)

The Civil War

c)

World War II

d)

Vietnam War

31.

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

a)

Florida

b)

Alaska

c)

Louisiana Territory

d)

Mississippi

32.

Alexander Hamilton is famous for:

a)

President 3th USA

b)

First Secretary of the Treasury

c)

Founded the University of Virginia

d)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

33.

James Madison is famous for

a)

First Secretary of the Treasury

b)

“Father of the Constitution

c)

Founded the University of Virginia

d)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

34.

The colonists came to America for many reasons

a)

Freedom, Political liberty, and Religious freedom

b)

Free Land and be happy

c)

Form only a new goverment

d)

New Life

35.

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

a)

Apalaches

b)

Nobody

c)

American Indians

d)

African Natives

36.

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

a)

War for (American) Independence

b)

Civil War

c)

Spanish War

d)

Franco Indian War

37.

One reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

a)

Valley Forge (Encampment)

b)

Liberty

c)

Taxation without representation

d)

Franco Indian War

38.

There were 13 original states. Check 3

a)

New York

b)

Virginia

c)

Texas

d)

Massachusetts

e)

California

39.

What founding document was written in 1787?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

(U.S.) Constitution

c)

English of Bill

d)

Bill of Right

40.

Thomas Jefferson is famous for

a)

Write Magna Carta

b)

Writer (U.S.) Constitution

c)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Helped establish the First Bank of the United States

41.

George Washington is famous for

a)

First president of the United States

b)

Writer (U.S.) Constitution

c)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Helped establish the First Bank of the United States

42.

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

a)

Explain the declaration of independence

b)

Explain popular sovereignty

c)

They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.

d)

Helped establish the First Bank of the United States

43.

What is the form of government of the United States?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Constitution-based federal republic

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Theocracies

44.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

(U.S.) Constitution

b)

Law based federal republic

c)

Rule of Law

45.

Check things the U.S. Constitution does

a)

Forms the government

b)

Defines powers of government

c)

Define form government states

d)

Protects the rights of the people

e)

States law

46.

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

a)

Forms the government

b)

Liberty and Right

c)

Self-government and Popular sovereignty

d)

States law

47.

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Democracy and the people vote

b)

Liberty and Right to speak

c)

Self-government and Popular sovereignty

d)

Amendments

48.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

a)

Democracy and the people vote

b)

Liberty and Right to speak

c)

Self-government and Popular sovereignty

d)

(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

49.

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

a)

Twenty (20)

b)

Twenty-seven (27)

c)

Ten (10)

50.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

a)

It says America is free from British control.

b)

Defines the parts of government

c)

Consent of the governed

51.

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

a)

(U.S.) Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Right

52.

Check two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Equality

b)

Liberty

c)

Property

d)

Law

53.

The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

U.S. Constitution.

d)

Law

54.

What is the economic system of the United States?

a)

socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

communism

55.

What is the rule of law?

a)

Everyone must follow the law.

b)

So one part does not become too powerful

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Separation of powers

56.

There are three branches of government. Why?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

So one part does not become too powerful

c)

Natural rights

d)

Social contract

57.

Name the three branches of government.

a)

Congress, judicial and states

b)

People, polices, and parlament

c)

Legislative, executive, and judicial

d)

President, Congress and Legislative

58.

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

a)

Executive branch

b)

Legislative branch

c)

Judicial branch

d)

Courts

59.

What part of the federal government writes laws?

a)

Executive branch

b)

Legislative branch

c)

Judicial branch

d)

Courts

60.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

a)

President and Cabinet

b)

Senate and House (of Representatives)

c)

Judicial branch

d)

Courts

61.

Name one power of the U.S. Congress

a)

Writes laws

b)

States Laws

c)

Nominate the judges

d)

Courts

62.

How many U.S. senators are there?

a)

270

b)

50

c)

One hundred (100

d)

9 nines

63.

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

a)

4 years

b)

Six (6) years

c)

2 years

d)

9 nines years

64.

Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

a)

Marco Rubio

b)

Alexandria Ocasio-cortez

c)

Nancy pelosi

d)

Chuck Schumer

65.

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

270

b)

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

c)

50

d)

100

66.

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

Two (2) years

b)

Six (6) years

c)

Four 4 years

67.

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

a)

Equal representation (for small states)

b)

To more closely follow public opinion

c)

History Reason

68.

How many senators does each state have?

a)

Two (2)

b)

One hundred (100)

c)

50

69.

Why does each state have two senators?

a)

Equal representation (for small states)

b)

To more closely follow public opinion

c)

History Reason

70.

Name your U.S. representative. Coconut Creek

a)

Marcos Rubio

b)

Ted Deutch

c)

Rick Scott

71.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

a)

Nancy Pelosi

b)

Kamala Harris

c)

Rick Scott

72.

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

a)

Judges

b)

Citizens of their state

c)

Senator

73.

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

a)

(Because) some states have more people

b)

Citizens of their state

c)

state size

74.

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

9 years

75.

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

a)

Equal representation (for small states

b)

To keep the president from becoming too powerful

c)

To more closely follow public opinion

76.

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Jonh Biden

c)

Donald Trump

77.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

a)

Nancy Pelosi

b)

Kamala Harris

c)

Rick Scott

78.

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

a)

The Vice President (of the United States)

b)

Cabinet

c)

Congress

79.

Name one power of the president.

a)

Declare War

b)

Signs bills into law or veto law

c)

Make Budges

80.

Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

a)

The President (of the United States)

b)

Senator

c)

Congress

81.

The executive branch has many parts

a)

President, Cabinet and Federal departments and agencies

b)

Senator, Houses of Representative, and Mayor

c)

Congress, Court and Judges

82.

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

a)

Cabinet

b)

Secretary of Education

c)

Secretary of Defense

d)

Judges

83.

Why is the Electoral College important?

a)

It decides who is elected president.

b)

To keep the president from becoming too powerful

c)

(Because) they have more people

84.

What is one part of the judicial branch?

a)

president.

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Congress

85.

What does the judicial branch do?

a)

Enforces laws

b)

Makes the federal budget

c)

Reviews laws

86.

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

a)

Nine 9

b)

Eight 8

c)

2 two

87.

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

a)

Nine 9

b)

Five 5

c)

2 two

88.

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

a)

Nine 9 years

b)

Five 5 years

c)

(For) life

89.

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

a)

To limit outside (political) influence

b)

No one is above the law.

c)

People from their (congressional) district

90.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

a)

Sonia Soto Mayor

b)

John G. Roberts, Jr.

c)

Clarence Thomas

91.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

a)

Sonia Soto Mayor

b)

John G. Roberts, Jr.

c)

Clarence Thomas

92.

Name one power that is only for the states.

a)

Provide schooling and education

b)

Make treaties

c)

Create an army

93.

Who is the governor of your state now?

a)

Ron DeSantis

b)

Marcos Rubios

c)

Joe Biden

94.

What is the capital of your state?

a)

Miami

b)

Tallahassee

c)

Orlando

d)

West Palm Beach

95.

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote

a)

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote)

b)

Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)

c)

Emigrant

96.

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

a)

Citizens of the United States

b)

People from other country

c)

Emigrant

97.

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? Check

a)

Freedom of expression

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

Freedom to break the laws

e)

Freedom to violate the rights of others

98.

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

a)

The United States and the Flag

b)

The president

c)

The Congress

99.

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

a)

Obey the laws of the United States

b)

Vote each year

c)

Be a good person

d)

Defend the (U.S.) Constitution

e)

Freedom to violate the rights of others

100.

How can people become United States citizens?

a)

Naturalize

b)

Vote each year

c)

Be born in the United States

d)

Derive citizenship

e)

Just do the test

101.

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

a)

Naturalize

b)

Join a political party

c)

Vote

d)

Be loyal to the United States