How many representatives are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

What group of people were in what is now the United States, prior to the arrival of the Europeans?

Which of the following are Expressed Powers in the Constitution for the Federal Government? (check three)

This is a term for all of the powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. These are powers for each individual state to handle. The 10th Amendment emphasizes this.

The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are also known as the "Bill of Rights".

Which of the following oceans borders the West Coast of the United States? This includes the region off of the coast of California.

What are some of the reasons in which colonists came to the New World? Why do immigrants come to the United States? Check 3

What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

Who is considered to the "Father of our Nation"? He was the heroic general who led the Continental Army to victory and he was chosen to be the first president.

Which of the following are examples of ways that American citizens can participate in democracy? Check 4 or these

This was originally a long poem written during the War of 1812. What is the name of United States National Anthem?

How long is a the President's term of office. This is also the length of each state governor's term of office.

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

Which of the following is one of the two U.S. Senators representing the people of North Carolina?

This Founding Father was a scientist, an inventor, a diplomat, and a delegate from Pennsylvania. He wrote Poor Richard's Almanac when he was a youth. He was the oldest man at the Constitutional Convention. He invented the stove, the lightning rod, and bifocals. He is a celebrity of Philadelphia.

Which of the following individuals is the current Governor of the the state of North Carolina?

What is the capital of the state of North Carolina?

Which of the following oceans borders the East Coast of the United States?

Who is currently your Congressman? He represents District 8, which includes Stanly County. He goes to Washington D.C. to represent his constituents here.

In which of the following years, was the United States Constitution created?

Which of the following are NOT causes of the American Revolution?

He was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a leading Anti Federalist who demanded a Bill of Rights. He was the first Secretary of State and he was elected the third President of the USA.

Religious Freedom refers to the idea that people can practice any religion that he or she chooses, as long as they are not sacrificing humans or animals.

Which of the following U.S. states border the country of Canada? check all that apply

Which U.S. States border the nation of Mexico? check all that apply

Which freedoms are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence? check all that apply

Which of the following is the longest river in the United States?

Which of the following is something that ONLY an American citizen is allowed to do? check 2

He was aide de camp to General Washington (lead advisor) during the Revolutionary War. He was our first Secretary of the Treasury and he was a leading Federalist. He was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers. He represented the state of New York but immigrated here from the Caribbean islands. He was killed in a dramatic duel by Aaron Burr.

If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, after an Impeachment trial.....who becomes the next president?

In which month is the federal elections held for each new Congress, and electing a new president?

The United States led a large coalition of allies to achieve victory in World War Two over fascism, national socialism, and military dictatorship. Which three enemy nations did the USA fight against in WWII?

While Thomas Jefferson was president, he negotiated a deal with France to purchase land for fifteen million dollars (3 cents an acre). This took place in 1803, doubling the size of the USA and eventually creating 15 new states. What was this deal called?

What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

What does the U.S. Constitution do? check 3

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

An amendment is a change or an addition to the Constitution.

Federalism is the idea of having clearly defined separated powers for the federal government and the fifty states.

How long is a term of office for a United States Senator?

How old does one have to be, to run for the office of President of the United States?

Which of the following are freedoms of the First Amendment? check all that apply

How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?

This important concept prevents any portion of our government from becoming too powerful. check 2

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

What is the economic system of the United States? click 2 answers

Which of the following is a "territory" of the United States? check 4

Which of the following are the three branches of the U.S. government?

This Supreme Court Case was the first decision. It established judicial review allowing the Supreme Court to determine if laws are Constitutional.

What is "the rule of law"? check all that apply

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

How long is a term of office for a United States Congressman in the House of Representatives?

Which two amendments gave entire groups of people the right of enfranchisement; meaning the right to vote?

What are the two major political parties of the United States today?

Throughout the Cold War during much of the 20th Century, which ideology did the United States fight to stop? This killed millions of people and stripped millions more people of all of their freedoms.

What is "9-11" known for in the United States?

It is legal and mandatory to require citizens to pay a Poll Tax if they wish to vote.

What do the 50 Stars on the American Flag represent?

Many people have emigrated to the United States to escape persecution of some sort.

The 13th Amendment ended slavery in North America.

Which term means "to free"?

Which of the following three individuals were the writers of the Federalist Papers? These were the 85 essays that explained the importance of the need for a Constitution.

What are the two major mountain chains in the United States of America? check both

Which of the following is the date of our Independence being declared from mighty Britain?

One example of a "Concurrent Power" (the power of both the state and federal governments), is the power of taxation.

Which of the following is one of the U.S. Senators representing the state of North Carolina?

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of our government, according to our Constitution?

Which of the following are among the largest and most significant Native American tribes? check 3

Which of the following are the four famous faces on Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota?

Liberty Island is where one will find the Statue of Liberty. Ellis Island, which is nearby, is where so many immigrant families arrived into the United States throughout the 20th Century. "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses". Which city is this, the largest populated city in the United States?

How many articles (sections) of the U.S. Constitution are there?

There are 15 departments in the President's Cabinet. Which of the following are examples of departments in the Executive Branch? check 4

The FBI, the ATF, and the DEA all work to stop illegal activities in the USA. This is because the Executive Branch enforces the laws. Which Department contains the FBI, the ATF, and the DEA?

From the state of Ohio, who is the new Vice President of the United States?

The _____________ Clause in the Constitution states that there can be no forced official single religion of the United States.

Which of the following is an INCORRECT match?

This was the first public "national park" established for the people anywhere. It is so large that it is located in three states (Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho). This park just celebrated its 150 year anniversary.