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Questions about the Flag and Government

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the colors of our flag?

a)

Red, White, and Blue

b)

Green, White, and Orange

c)

Black, Red, and Yellow

d)

Blue, Yellow, and Red

2.

How many stars are there in our flag?

a)

50

b)

51

c)

52

d)

53

3.

What color are the stars on our flag?

a)

Red

b)

White

c)

Blue

d)

Green

4.

What do the stars on the flag mean?

a)

They represent the 50 states of the United States.

b)

They symbolize the original 13 colonies.

c)

They stand for the 50 largest cities in the country.

d)

They denote the 50 most important historical events.

5.

How many stripes are there in the flag?

a)

10

b)

13

c)

15

d)

20

6.

What color are the stripes?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

7.

The stripes on the flag represent:

a)

The original 13 colonies

b)

The 50 states

c)

The branches of government

d)

The national parks

8.

How many states are there in the Union?

a)

48

b)

49

c)

50

d)

51

9.

What is the 4th of July?

a)

Independence Day of the United States

b)

Thanksgiving Day

c)

Labor Day

d)

Memorial Day

10.

What is the date of Independence Day?

a)

July 4th

b)

January 1st

c)

December 25th

d)

November 11th

11.

Independence from whom?

a)

British Empire

b)

French Empire

c)

Spanish Empire

d)

Dutch Empire

12.

What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Germany

d)

Great Britain

13.

Who was the first President of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

John Adams

14.

Who is the President of the United States today?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Barack Obama

d)

George W. Bush

15.

Who is the vice-president of the United States today?

a)

Kamala Harris

b)

Mike Pence

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Nancy Pelosi

16.

Who elects the President of the United States?

a)

The United States Congress

b)

The Electoral College

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The general public

17.

Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die?

a)

Vice President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Chief Justice

18.

For how long do we elect the President?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

19.

What is the Constitution?

a)

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents

b)

A type of government

c)

A historical document

d)

A political party

20.

Can the Constitution be changed?

a)

Yes, through amendments

b)

No, it is permanent

c)

Only during elections

d)

Only by the President

21.

What do we call a change to the Constitution?

a)

Amendment

b)

Article

c)

Clause

d)

Bill

22.

How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?

a)

10

b)

27

c)

33

d)

50

23.

How many branches are there in our government?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

24.

What are the three branches of our government?

a)

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

b)

Federal, State, Local

c)

Democratic, Republican, Independent

d)

Civil, Criminal, Administrative

25.

What is the legislative branch of our government?

a)

The Executive

b)

The Judiciary

c)

The Congress

d)

The President

26.

Who makes the laws in the United States?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Governors

27.

What is the Congress?

a)

A political party

b)

A legislative body

c)

A historical event

d)

A type of government

28.

What are the duties of Congress?

a)

To make laws

b)

To interpret laws

c)

To enforce laws

d)

To conduct foreign policy

29.

Who elects the Congress?

a)

The President

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The People

d)

The Senate

30.

How many senators are there in Congress?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

435

d)

535

31.

For how long do we elect each senator?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

32.

How many representatives are there in Congress?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

50

d)

200

33.

For how long do we elect the representatives?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

34.

What is the executive branch of our government?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Judicial Branch

c)

The Executive Branch

d)

The State Government

35.

The judiciary branch of our government is responsible for:

a)

Interpreting laws

b)

Making laws

c)

Enforcing laws

d)

Amending laws

36.

What are the duties of the Supreme Court?

a)

Interpret the Constitution

b)

Enforce laws

c)

Create laws

d)

Conduct elections

37.

What is the supreme court law of the United States?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Articles of Confederation

38.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a)

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution

b)

A document outlining the rights of British citizens

c)

A declaration of independence from British rule

d)

A treaty between the United States and Native American tribes

39.

What is the capital of your state?

a)

Richmond

b)

Raleigh

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

Williamsburg

40.

Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the vice-president should die?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

Secretary of Defense

41.

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

a)

John Roberts

b)

Clarence Thomas

c)

Stephen Breyer

d)

Sonia Sotomayor

42.

Can you name thirteen original states?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know

43.

Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

44.

Which countries were our enemies during World War II?

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Japan

d)

All of the above

45.

The 49th and 50th states of the Union are:

a)

Alaska and Hawaii

b)

New Mexico and Arizona

c)

Oregon and Washington

d)

North Dakota and South Dakota

46.

How many terms can the President serve?

a)

One term

b)

Two terms

c)

Three terms

d)

Four terms

47.

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

a)

A civil rights leader

b)

A famous musician

c)

A renowned scientist

d)

A professional athlete

48.

According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.

a)

Must be at least 35 years old

b)

Must have served in the military

c)

Must be a natural-born citizen

d)

Must have a law degree

49.

The Senate has 100 Senators because:

a)

Each state is represented by two Senators.

b)

The number was decided by the first Congress.

c)

It is based on the population of the United States.

d)

The Constitution originally set this number.

50.

The Supreme Court justice is selected by whom?

a)

The President

b)

The Vice President

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

The Chief Justice

51.

How many Supreme Court justice are there?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

52.

The Pilgrims came to America because:

a)

They were seeking religious freedom.

b)

They wanted to explore new lands.

c)

They were looking for gold.

d)

They were escaping from war.

53.

The head executive of a state government is called?

a)

Governor

b)

Mayor

c)

President

d)

Prime Minister

54.

What is the head executive of a city government called?

a)

Mayor

b)

Governor

c)

President

d)

Chancellor

55.

What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Independence Day

c)

Christmas

d)

New Year's Day

56.

The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was:

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

John Adams

57.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

September 17, 1787

c)

December 15, 1791

d)

April 30, 1789

58.

What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

All men are created equal

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

The pursuit of happiness

59.

What is the national anthem of the United States?

a)

The Star-Spangled Banner

b)

America the Beautiful

c)

God Bless America

d)

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

60.

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?

a)

Francis Scott Key

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

61.

Where does freedom of speech come from?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Magna Carta

62.

What is a minimum voting age in the United States?

a)

16

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

63.

Who signs bills into law?

a)

The President

b)

The Vice President

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

The Chief Justice

64.

The highest court in the United States is known as?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

District Court

d)

Circuit Court

65.

Who was the President during the Civil War?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

66.

What did the Emancipation Declaration do?

a)

Freed the slaves in the Confederate states

b)

Declared war on the Confederate states

c)

Established the United States Constitution

d)

Ended the American Civil War

67.

What special group advises the President?

a)

The Cabinet

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Congress

68.

Which President is called the "Father of our country"?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

John Adams

69.

What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?

a)

Form I-130

b)

Form N-400

c)

Form I-485

d)

Form N-600

70.

Who helped the Pilgrims in America?

a)

Native Americans

b)

Spanish Explorers

c)

French Settlers

d)

British Soldiers

71.

The name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America is:

a)

Santa Maria

b)

Mayflower

c)

Titanic

d)

Beagle

72.

The 13 original states of the U.S. are called?

a)

The Founding States

b)

The Original Colonies

c)

The First States

d)

The Initial Territories

73.

Which of the following is a right of freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Right to bear arms

c)

Freedom of religion

d)

Right to a fair trial

74.

Who has the power to declare the war?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Secretary of Defense

75.

What kind of government does the United States have?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

76.

Which President freed the slaves?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

77.

In what year was the Constitution written?

a)

1776

b)

1787

c)

1801

d)

1812

78.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Federalist Papers

d)

The Declaration of Independence

79.

Name one purpose of the United Nations.

a)

To maintain international peace and security

b)

To promote tourism

c)

To regulate global trade

d)

To control the internet

80.

Where does Congress meet?

a)

The White House

b)

The Capitol Building

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Pentagon

81.

Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

a)

All people living in the United States

b)

Only U.S. citizens

c)

Only government officials

d)

Only people born in the United States

82.

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

a)

Preamble

b)

Amendment

c)

Article

d)

Clause

83.

Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.

a)

Access to federal jobs

b)

Free healthcare

c)

Guaranteed employment

d)

Free housing

84.

What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Right to Bear Arms

c)

Right to Vote

d)

Right to Privacy

85.

What is the United States Capitol?

a)

A historical monument

b)

The official residence of the President

c)

The meeting place of the United States Congress

d)

A famous museum

86.

What is the White House?

a)

A museum

b)

A government building

c)

A shopping mall

d)

A university

87.

The White House is located in which city?

a)

New York

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Washington, D.C.

d)

Chicago

88.

The name of the President's official home is:

a)

The White House

b)

10 Downing Street

c)

The Kremlin

d)

Buckingham Palace

89.

Name the right guaranteed by the first amendment.

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Right to bear arms

c)

Right to a fair trial

d)

Freedom from unreasonable searches

90.

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

a)

The President of the United States

b)

The Secretary of Defense

c)

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

d)

The Vice President of the United States

91.

Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

John Adams

92.

In what month do we vote for the President?

a)

January

b)

March

c)

November

d)

December

93.

In what month is the new President inaugurated?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

March

d)

April

94.

How many times may a Senator be re-elected?

a)

Once

b)

Twice

c)

Unlimited times

d)

Not at all

95.

How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?

a)

Once

b)

Twice

c)

Unlimited times

d)

Three times

96.

What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?

a)

Democratic and Republican

b)

Labour and Conservative

c)

Liberal and National

d)

Socialist and Green

97.

How many states are there in the United States today?

a)

48

b)

49

c)

50

d)

51