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Total questions: 152
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Who was the first president of the United States?
James Madison
John Hancock
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
What was one important thing Abraham lincoln did?
Led the U.S during the Civil War
Led the US during the War of 1812
Led the US during American Revolution
Led the Us during the Mexican American War
When is Independence Day Celebrated?
April 19th
July 4th
Sept 4
November 11th
Who is the father of our country?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
What Ocean on the East coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Alantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
First black Senator
Went to Harvard
Fought for Civil Rights
Ran for President
Why did the colonist fight the British?
Taxes
New King
Religious Freedom
For Tea
Which of the following is an American Indian Tribe?
Navajo
Huli
Kikuyu
Mori
Why does the American flag have 13 Stripes?
They represent the signatures of the 13 senators.
They represent 13 military heroes.
They represent the original 13 colonies
They represent the 13 members of the continental congress.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One star for each president
One star for each colony
One star for each state
One star for each amendment
What is the name of the national anthem?
My Country tis thee
God Bless the USA
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the beautiful
Which of the following are national U.S. Holidays?
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Memorial Day and Mothers Day
Valentines Day
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Education
Taxes
Elect a new king
Religious freedom
What was the name of the war between the US north and South?
Civil War
World War II
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
Which of the following led to the Civil War?
Taxes
Slavery
Oil Rights
Religious Freedom
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Founded the Red Cross
Fought for Women Rights
Made the first American flag
Established a college for women
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston
New York
Washington
San Fransisco
What is the deadline to file federal income taxes?
April 15th
June 30th
September 15
December 31
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Russia, France, Great Britian
Japan, Germany, Italy
Russia, France, Great Britian
Russia, China, Great Britain
War by the United States in the 1800s?
Korean War
World War I
Spanish-American War
French and Indian War
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The majority leader
The speaker of the house
Cheif Justice Roberts
The president
What does the judicial branch do?
Amends the Consitution
Decides if a law goes against the Consitution
Stipulates how many Supreme Court Justices
Provides Legal Advice
Two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Go to college start a career
Get a drivers license and start a career
Go to school and get a career
Vote and run for office
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Canadians
Spaniards
Italians
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1770
1776
1876
1996
Which of the following is a part of the original 13 colonies?
Geogia, Indina, New York
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Vermont, Florida, Pennslyvania
Vermont, Florida, New York
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta Signed
The Consitution was ratified.
When was the U.S. Consitution written?
1776
1787
1812
1801
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Consitution was written.
The Constitution was ratified.
The Magna Carta was signed.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is Famous for?
oldest member of the Constitutional convention
fourth president of the United States
inventor of the telegraph
decorated war general
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the Unites States of America?
To register to vote
To pay taxes
To join a political party
oldest member of the Constitutional convention
When must all men register for selective service?
Birth
At age 16
At age 18
The no longer register
One promise made when becoming a citizen?
Vote
education
political party
Defend the constitution
What did the Emancipation Proclamation Do?
called for the end of the civil war
called for the freeing of slaves in Confederate states
Called for an end of southern succession
called for the creation of southern borders
Who was the President during WWI?
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the military
Bill of rights
checks and balances
the Federal reserve
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
Pay taxes
Serve on a Jury
Get an education or private school
Obey the laws
Which of the following are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom to work, and freedom of speech
Freedom to work, and freedom to make laws
Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
Freedom to make laws and free of assembly
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
Mexican American War
Supreme law of the land?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
The US Consitution
Rule of law
What does the Constitution do?
Draws boundaries
Set up and defines the government
Set codes for oridnancies
Self Government is defined in three words in the Consitution, what are those three words?
We the United
We the people
We the Citizens
We the Americans
What is an amendment?
A change to the Consitution
a preamble to the Constitution
Explanation of the Bill of rights
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
Bill of rights
The preamble
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared freedom for slaves
Equal rights for women
Declared Freedom from Great Britian
Declared an end of the war with Great Britain.
Two states rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
Free speech and justice
bear arms and pay taxes
vote and pursuit of happiness
How many amendments does the consitutituion have?
10
27
36
50
Who vetos bills?
The majority leader
The president
The speaker of the house
US Senators
What is the "rule of law?"
Everyone must follow the law
Laws must remain the same in every state
Government leaders are above the law
Laws only apply to citizens of the United States
What is one branch of the Federal Government?
Governor
Judical
Military
Tresurary
Who makes Federal laws?
Congress
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Justice Dept.
If the president can no longer serve who becomes president?
The vice president
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Cheif Supreme Court Justice
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The President
The Secretary of State
Cheif Justice
What is the highest court in the United States?
The District Court
The Superior Court
The Supreme Court
The Municipal Court
If the president and vice president can no longer serve who is in charge?
Secretary of State
U.S Attorney General
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Federal Government can?
Make Treaties
Issue Drivers License
Provide public Education
Establish police and emergency departments
Who is the commander and Cheif of the military?
The president
The secretary of defense
Attorney General
Chair of the chief of staff
Capital of Kentucky?
Lousville
Bowling Green
Frankfort
Lexington
What is one right that only applies to United States Citizens?
Speak freely
Own a weapon
practice a religion
run for federal office
How old do you have to be to vote for president?
16
17
21
18
What is one power that belongs to the states?
Print money
Create an army
Issue Passports
Provide Public Education
Who is one authors of the Federalist papers?
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Who was the president during both the Great Depression and WWII?
Harry Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Before he was president, Eisenhower was involved in?
Korean War
WWII
WWI
Spanish American War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Colonialism
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights movement
Progressive movement
Women's Rights movement
Temperance movement
What happened on on Sept 11th 2001?
The Stock Market Crashed
Hurricane Katrinia
Columbia Space Shuttle Exploded
Terrorists Attacked the United States
West Coast Ocean?
Pacific
Atlantic
Gulf
Which of the following is a U.S. Territory?
Cuba
Hawaii
Panama
Guam
Which U.S. State borders Canada?
Alaska
Connecticut
Oregon
Wisconsin
What U.S state borders Mexico?
Texas
Arkansas
Lousisana
Alabama
Capital of United States?
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Philidelphia, PA
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
To vote
Jury Trial
Free Speech
To bear Arms
What is freedom of Religion?
Religious leaders are exempt from the law
States may choose a religion for the people
Religious instutions dont not pay taxes
People may or may not choose to practice in a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Trade Economy
Capitalist or market economy
Communist or collective economy
Socialist Economy
Two parts of the U.S. Congress?
President and Cabinet
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S Senators are there?
25
50
100
435
How many years are there in one term for Office for Senator?
4
2
6
8
US Representatives have how many members?
265
380
435
519
Who does a U.S Senator represent?
All the people in the United States
All the people in the Senators States
Only the people who voted for the Senator
Only the people of the same political party
U.S. Representatives are chosen based on?
Location
Geographic Size
Population
Political affiliation
Term in years for the president?
2
4
6
8
Election day is in which month?
May
January
August
November
What is the main duty of the president's cabinet?
Set policy
Advise the president
Command the military
Make laws
How many Justices are on the U.S Supreme Court
5
7
9
11
Name two major political parties?
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Republican Party
Which of the following is true?
Only citizens 21 and older can vote.
Only citizens with jobs or who own land can vote.
Only citizens 18 and older can vote
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote
Who is the current president?
Trump
Biden
Roosevelt
Pence
Who is the Governor of Kentucky?
Mitch McConnell
Joe Biden
Andy Beshear
Rand Paul
Who is the current Vice President?
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
Mitch McConnell
Nanci Pelosi
Who are the two US Senators for Kentucky?
Mitch McConnell, Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear, Joe Biden
Mitch McConnell , Rand Paul
Andy Beshear, Rand Paul
Who is the current Cheif Justice?
Joe Biden
Mr. Bradford
John Roberts
Rand Paul
What is the political party of the current U.S President
Republican
Democrat
Independent
None of the above
Who is the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy P.
Mitch M.
AOC
K. Harris (Vice President)
Who is your current US House of Representatives?
Mitch M.
Thomas Massie
Cheif Justice Roberts
Andy Beshear
Which was was fought in the 1800s?
Korean War
Spanish American War
WWI
French and Indian War
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Louisiana
Hawaii
Florida
What do Americans Show loyalty to when saying the pledge of allegiance?
The State where you live
The United States of America
The president
The Declaration of Independence
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the inalienable rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
Name one U.S. territory.
Haiti
Cayman Islands
Bermuda
Guam
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
became a U.S. Senator
fought for civil rights
fought for women's suffrage
ran for President of the United States
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Congress shall make
We the People
We the Colonists
We the British
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
The Constitution was written.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
freedom of religion
run for federal office
attend public school
freedom of speech
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Japan, China, and Vietnam
Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Germany
the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
World War II
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the Secretary of State
the Vice President
the President Pro Tempore
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in the most Southern states
gave women the right to vote
gave the United States independence from Great Britain
ended World War I
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Alaska
Hawaii
Quebec
the Louisiana Territory
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in the most Southern states
gave women the right to vote
gave the United States independence from Great Britain
ended World War I
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Hancock
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Chinese
Russians
Pacific Islanders
American Indians
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the US during the Civil War
led the US during the War of 1812
led the US during the American Revolution
led the US during the Mexican- American War
When is Independence Day celebrated?
April 19
July 4
September 17
November 11
When is Independence Day celebrated?
April 19
July 4
September 17
November 11
who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
became the first black US Senator
established the Harvard Law School
ran for president of the United States
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Ohio River
Potomac River
Colorado River
Mississippi River
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
the President of the United States of America
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British invaded France
because the colonists wanted a new king
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Which US state borders Canada?
Alaska
Connecticut
Oregon
Wisconsin
Which US state borders Mexico?
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
What is the Capital of the United States?
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
jury trial
free speech
to bear arms
What is the economic system in the United States?
barter or trade economy
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or market economy
communist or collective economy
How many senators are there?
25
50
100
435
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
they represent the 13 original colonies
they represent the 13 signatures on the US Constitution
they represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War
they represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
one star for each state
one star for each president
one star for each original colony
one star for each constitutional amendment
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless the USA
American the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star- Spangled Banner
Which of the following are National US holidays
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Valentines Day and Thanksgiving Day
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
taxes
slavery
oil rights
religious freedom
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
founded the Red Cross
fought for women's rights
made the first American flag
established a college for women
What was the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
determines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
The idea of self- government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?
We the United
We the People
We the Citizens
We the Americans
What is and amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
What is and amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
380
435
519
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
2
4
6
8
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
2
4
6
8
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
only people who belong to the political party of the senator
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state location
by state pouplation
by state geographical size
by state political affiliation
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
2
4
6
8
In what month is election day for President?
January
June
August
November
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
set policy
make laws
advise the President
command the military
Which of the following includes two Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
