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WorksheetsTest: Single days USA
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
A holiday to people in the USA
Martin Luther K
Constitution Day
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
A holiday to people in the USA
Martin Luther K
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
A holiday to people in the USA
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Democracy
We all become one
Rule of Law
We are the people
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
We all become one
Rule of Law
We are the people
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is the original flag
(Because there is) one star for each state
Because they were inspired by the united kingdom flag
Because it represents people
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
(Because there were) 13 original colonies
(Because there is) one star for each state
Because they were inspired by the united kingdom flag
Because it represents people
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New Jersey
Washington
New York (Harbor)
Washington, D.C.
What is an American innovation?
Gunpowder
Light bulb
papel
candle
What are the American Indians tribes in the United States?
Apache, Cherokee, and Seminole
Azteca's, Mayas and Incas
Tainos, Indias and Apache
Zapotecans, Olmec's and Zapotecans
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
War in Afghanistan
Nuclear war
The Great Crash (1929
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
War in Afghanistan
Nuclear war
Terrorists attacked the United States
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
War in Afghanistan
Nuclear war
Terrorists attacked the United States
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things.
Democracy
Fought for civil rights
Be a good person
President
What did the civil rights movement do?
Democracy
abortion right
Women Right
Fought to end racial discrimination
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
War in Afghanistan
Terrorists attacked the United States
stop the spread of communism
Fought to end racial discrimination
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
War in Afghanistan
Terrorists
Communism
World War I
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet Union (Russia)
England
Cuba
Japon
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.
He made a law for movement right
President at the end of (during) the Korean War
President 25th USA
During Reconstruction president
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.
He made a law for movement right
President at the end of (during) the Korean War
President 25th USA
During Reconstruction president
Why did the United States enter World War II?
For money and help England
(Global) War on Terror
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
promote democracy in other countries
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
George Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Theodore Roosevelt
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash (1929)
The financial crisis of 2007–2008
Cuban missile crisis
Vietnam War
When did all women get the right to vote?
The Great Crash (1929)
1920 After World War I
Cuban missile crisis
Vietnam War
Why did the United States enter World War I?
The Great Crash (1929)
To stop the spread of communism
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
The Great Crash (1929)
World War I
War in Afghanistan
War in Iraq
one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s.
Margaret Thatcher
Michelle Obama
Susan B. Anthony
Nancy Pelosi
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War (1870 )
War Wolrd I
Declaration of independence 1787
Spanish-American War
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
1th amendment
2th Amendment
3th Amendment
14 th Amendment
What U.S. war ended slavery?
World War I
The Civil War
World War II
Vietnam War
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Florida
Alaska
Louisiana Territory
Mississippi
Alexander Hamilton is famous for:
President 3th USA
First Secretary of the Treasury
Founded the University of Virginia
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
James Madison is famous for
First Secretary of the Treasury
“Father of the Constitution
Founded the University of Virginia
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons
Freedom, Political liberty, and Religious freedom
Free Land and be happy
Form only a new goverment
New Life
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Apalaches
Nobody
American Indians
African Natives
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
War for (American) Independence
Civil War
Spanish War
Franco Indian War
One reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
Valley Forge (Encampment)
Liberty
Taxation without representation
Franco Indian War
There were 13 original states. Check 3
New York
Virginia
Texas
Massachusetts
California
What founding document was written in 1787?
Magna Carta
(U.S.) Constitution
English of Bill
Bill of Right
Thomas Jefferson is famous for
Write Magna Carta
Writer (U.S.) Constitution
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Helped establish the First Bank of the United States
George Washington is famous for
First president of the United States
Writer (U.S.) Constitution
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Helped establish the First Bank of the United States
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Explain the declaration of independence
Explain popular sovereignty
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
Helped establish the First Bank of the United States
What is the form of government of the United States?
Anarchy
Constitution-based federal republic
Dictatorship
Theocracies
What is the supreme law of the land?
(U.S.) Constitution
Law based federal republic
Rule of Law
Check things the U.S. Constitution does
Forms the government
Defines powers of government
Define form government states
Protects the rights of the people
States law
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Forms the government
Liberty and Right
Self-government and Popular sovereignty
States law
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Democracy and the people vote
Liberty and Right to speak
Self-government and Popular sovereignty
Amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Democracy and the people vote
Liberty and Right to speak
Self-government and Popular sovereignty
(The basic) rights of people living in the United States
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Twenty (20)
Twenty-seven (27)
Ten (10)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
Defines the parts of government
Consent of the governed
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
(U.S.) Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Right
Check two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality
Liberty
Property
Law
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution.
Law
What is the economic system of the United States?
socialism
Capitalism
communism
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
So one part does not become too powerful
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
There are three branches of government. Why?
Rule of Law
So one part does not become too powerful
Natural rights
Social contract
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, judicial and states
People, polices, and parlament
Legislative, executive, and judicial
President, Congress and Legislative
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Courts
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Courts
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
President and Cabinet
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Judicial branch
Courts
Name one power of the U.S. Congress
Writes laws
States Laws
Nominate the judges
Courts
How many U.S. senators are there?
270
50
One hundred (100
9 nines
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
4 years
Six (6) years
2 years
9 nines years
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
Marco Rubio
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez
Nancy pelosi
Chuck Schumer
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
270
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
50
100
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
Six (6) years
Four 4 years
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
To more closely follow public opinion
History Reason
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
One hundred (100)
50
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
To more closely follow public opinion
History Reason
Name your U.S. representative. Coconut Creek
Marcos Rubio
Ted Deutch
Rick Scott
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Rick Scott
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Judges
Citizens of their state
Senator
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because) some states have more people
Citizens of their state
state size
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
6 years
9 years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Equal representation (for small states
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
To more closely follow public opinion
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Jonh Biden
Donald Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Rick Scott
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President (of the United States)
Cabinet
Congress
Name one power of the president.
Declare War
Signs bills into law or veto law
Make Budges
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President (of the United States)
Senator
Congress
The executive branch has many parts
President, Cabinet and Federal departments and agencies
Senator, Houses of Representative, and Mayor
Congress, Court and Judges
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Cabinet
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Defense
Judges
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
(Because) they have more people
What is one part of the judicial branch?
president.
Supreme Court
Congress
What does the judicial branch do?
Enforces laws
Makes the federal budget
Reviews laws
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine 9
Eight 8
2 two
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Nine 9
Five 5
2 two
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Nine 9 years
Five 5 years
(For) life
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To limit outside (political) influence
No one is above the law.
People from their (congressional) district
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Sonia Soto Mayor
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Clarence Thomas
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Sonia Soto Mayor
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Clarence Thomas
Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
Make treaties
Create an army
Who is the governor of your state now?
Ron DeSantis
Marcos Rubios
Joe Biden
What is the capital of your state?
Miami
Tallahassee
Orlando
West Palm Beach
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote)
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
Emigrant
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens of the United States
People from other country
Emigrant
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? Check
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
The right to bear arms
Freedom to break the laws
Freedom to violate the rights of others
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the Flag
The president
The Congress
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Obey the laws of the United States
Vote each year
Be a good person
Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Freedom to violate the rights of others
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
Vote each year
Be born in the United States
Derive citizenship
Just do the test
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Naturalize
Join a political party
Vote
Be loyal to the United States
