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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April
Dec
June
March
Who vetoes bills?
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
the President Pro Tempore
the President
the Majority Leader
What is the capital of Missouri?
Springfield
Saint Louis
Columbia
Jefferson City
What does the Constitution do?
determines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets up and defines the government
What is one reason colonists came to America?
elect a new king
religious freedom
better health
education
What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Columbia space shuttled exploded.
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
The stock market crashed.
What is the political party of the current President?
Republican
Libertarian
Democrat
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
imperialism
communism
economic recession
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Maine, Delaware, and West Virginia
Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Georgia, Ohio, New York
In what month is the election day for President?
January
November
December
February
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
8
10
11
What is the capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Boston, MA
What does the judicial branch do?
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom to work and freedom to make laws
freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly
freedom to work and freedom of speech
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi
Ohio River
Potomac River
Colorado River
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
California Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide public education
create an army
issue passports
print money
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
One for each president
One for each capital
One for each original colony
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared equal rights for women
declared freedom from Great Britain
declared freedom for the slaves
declared an end to the war with Great Britain
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
ran for President of the United States
fought for civil rights
established the Harvard Law School
became the first black U.S. Senator
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Chief Justice
the President
the Speaker of the House
the Secretary of State
What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
serve on a jury
pay taxes
obey the laws
attend private school
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Majority Leader
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the President
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
January 1st
June 14th
November 11th
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
progressive movement
temperance movement
women’s suffrage movement
civil rights movement
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Wisconsin
Toronto
Alaska
Oregon
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Kikuyu
Huli
Maori
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Land
Religious freedom
Taxes
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President Pro Tempore
the Secretary of State
the U.S. Attorney General
the Speaker of the House
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the United
We the Citizens
We the People
We the Americans
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
2
8
4
What is freedom of religion?
Religious institutions do not have to pay taxes.
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
States may choose a an official state religion.
Religious leaders are exempt from the law.
Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
8
6
2
Name the current U.S. Senator from Missouri.
Roy Blunt
Janis Joplin
Jay Ashcroft
Mike Cunningham
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
4
8
6
2
What is one branch of the federal government?
military
parliment
politburo
judicial
Who is the current Governor of Missouri?
Eric Greitens
Robert Ross
Mike Pence
Mike Parson
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Bless the U.S.A.
My Country Tis of Thee
America the Beautiful
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Abe Lincoln
George Washington
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
Ambassador to Russia
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
Laws remain the same in every state.
Government leaders are exempt from laws while in office.
Laws only apply to United States citizens.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Rex Tillerson
Clarence Thomas
Robert Mueller
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state population
by state political affiliation
by the number of registered voters in the state
by state income
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
advise the President
set policy
make laws
command the military
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Chinese
Native Americans
Africans
Japanese
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1770
July 4, 1870
July 4, 1776
Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?
Libertarian Party and Democratic Party
Constitution Party and Republican Party
Progressive Party and Libertarian Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the U.S. Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Education and Secretary of History
Secretary of Human Affairs and Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Motor Vehicles
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
50
36
27
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Korean War
Spanish-American War
World War I
French and Indian War
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to get an education
to join a political party
to defend the U.S. Constitution
to register to vote
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
made the first American flag
established a college for women
founded the Red Cross
fought for women's rights
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the Thirteen Amendments
They represent the 13 original colonies.
They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress.
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the state where you live
the President of the United States of America
the United States of America
the Declaration of Independence
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day and Boxing Day
Columbus Day and Flag Day
Memorial Day and Mother's Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Russians
American Indians
Pacific Islanders
Chinese
Who was the President during World War I?
Theodore Roosevelt
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
led the U.S. during the American Revolution
led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
led the U.S. during the Civil War
led the U.S. during the War of 1812
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
to vote
to bear arms
jury trial
free speech
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Municipal Court
the International Court
the Supreme Court
the Superior Court
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Constitution was ratified.
The Magna Carta was signed.
The Declaration of Independence was written.
Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Guam
Cuba
Hawaii
Panama
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the President and the Cabinet
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
535
265
380
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the Bill of Rights
checks and balances
the military
the Federal Reserve
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and France
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Russia, China, and Japan
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to issue driver's licenses
to provide public education
to establish police departments
to make treaties
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
American Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for an end to Southern Secession
called for an end to the Civil War
called for the creation of state borders
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
25
435
Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
vote and pursuit of happiness
life and liberty
free speech and justice
bear arms and pay taxes
What is an amendment?
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
a change to the Constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
socialist or mutual economy
capitalist or free market economy
barter or trade economy
communist or collective economy
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
World War II
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
Who makes federal laws?
the Supreme Court
parliament
politburo
Congress
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Preamble
the Articles of the Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1776
1812
1865
1787
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because the colonists wanted a new king
because the British invaded France
because of high taxes
because the colonists wanted religious freedom
Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
Revolutionary War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
World War I
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens with jobs can vote.
Only citizens 21 and older can vote.
Only citizens 18 and older can vote.
Only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Korean War
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mitch McConnell
Nancy Pelosi
Jess Sessions
John Roberts
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Boston, MA
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
only people who belong to the Senator’s political party
only the people in the Congressional District where the Senator lives
all people in the Senator's state
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
men no longer have to register
at age 18
at age 16
at birth
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
starting at 35 years of age and older
starting at 16 years of age and older
starting at 21 years of age and older
starting at 18 years of age and older
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military
the Adjunct General
the Secretary of Defense
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the President
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote and run for office
get a driver's license and purchase real estate property
go to college and start a career
read a newspaper and volunteer at the local food bank
Who was the first President of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Hancock
George Washington
Name the 8th district U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Roy Blunt
Ross Perot
Robert Ross
Jason Smith
What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
speak freely
practice a religion
own a gun
run for federal office
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House
the Vice President
the President Pro Tempore
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Alabama
Texas
Nevada
Louisiana
