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WorksheetsQuestions about the Flag and Government
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
What are the colors of our flag?
Red, White, and Blue
Green, White, and Orange
Black, Red, and Yellow
Blue, Yellow, and Red
How many stars are there in our flag?
50
51
52
53
What color are the stars on our flag?
Red
White
Blue
Green
What do the stars on the flag mean?
They represent the 50 states of the United States.
They symbolize the original 13 colonies.
They stand for the 50 largest cities in the country.
They denote the 50 most important historical events.
How many stripes are there in the flag?
10
13
15
20
What color are the stripes?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
The stripes on the flag represent:
The original 13 colonies
The 50 states
The branches of government
The national parks
How many states are there in the Union?
48
49
50
51
What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day of the United States
Thanksgiving Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
What is the date of Independence Day?
July 4th
January 1st
December 25th
November 11th
Independence from whom?
British Empire
French Empire
Spanish Empire
Dutch Empire
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
France
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Who is the President of the United States today?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Who is the vice-president of the United States today?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
Who elects the President of the United States?
The United States Congress
The Electoral College
The Supreme Court
The general public
Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice
For how long do we elect the President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the Constitution?
A set of fundamental principles or established precedents
A type of government
A historical document
A political party
Can the Constitution be changed?
Yes, through amendments
No, it is permanent
Only during elections
Only by the President
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
Article
Clause
Bill
How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
10
27
33
50
How many branches are there in our government?
One
Two
Three
Four
What are the three branches of our government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
Democratic, Republican, Independent
Civil, Criminal, Administrative
What is the legislative branch of our government?
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Congress
The President
Who makes the laws in the United States?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Governors
What is the Congress?
A political party
A legislative body
A historical event
A type of government
What are the duties of Congress?
To make laws
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To conduct foreign policy
Who elects the Congress?
The President
The Supreme Court
The People
The Senate
How many senators are there in Congress?
50
100
435
535
For how long do we elect each senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How many representatives are there in Congress?
100
435
50
200
For how long do we elect the representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the executive branch of our government?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch
The State Government
The judiciary branch of our government is responsible for:
Interpreting laws
Making laws
Enforcing laws
Amending laws
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
Interpret the Constitution
Enforce laws
Create laws
Conduct elections
What is the supreme court law of the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
A document outlining the rights of British citizens
A declaration of independence from British rule
A treaty between the United States and Native American tribes
What is the capital of your state?
Richmond
Raleigh
Washington D.C.
Williamsburg
Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the vice-president should die?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of Defense
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Stephen Breyer
Sonia Sotomayor
Can you name thirteen original states?
Yes
No
Maybe
I don't know
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
Germany
Italy
Japan
All of the above
The 49th and 50th states of the Union are:
Alaska and Hawaii
New Mexico and Arizona
Oregon and Washington
North Dakota and South Dakota
How many terms can the President serve?
One term
Two terms
Three terms
Four terms
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A civil rights leader
A famous musician
A renowned scientist
A professional athlete
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
Must be at least 35 years old
Must have served in the military
Must be a natural-born citizen
Must have a law degree
The Senate has 100 Senators because:
Each state is represented by two Senators.
The number was decided by the first Congress.
It is based on the population of the United States.
The Constitution originally set this number.
The Supreme Court justice is selected by whom?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
How many Supreme Court justice are there?
7
8
9
10
The Pilgrims came to America because:
They were seeking religious freedom.
They wanted to explore new lands.
They were looking for gold.
They were escaping from war.
The head executive of a state government is called?
Governor
Mayor
President
Prime Minister
What is the head executive of a city government called?
Mayor
Governor
President
Chancellor
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?
Thanksgiving
Independence Day
Christmas
New Year's Day
The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was:
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1787
December 15, 1791
April 30, 1789
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal
The right to bear arms
Freedom of speech
The pursuit of happiness
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Where does freedom of speech come from?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
What is a minimum voting age in the United States?
16
18
21
25
Who signs bills into law?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The highest court in the United States is known as?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
What did the Emancipation Declaration do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Declared war on the Confederate states
Established the United States Constitution
Ended the American Civil War
What special group advises the President?
The Cabinet
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Congress
Which President is called the "Father of our country"?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Form I-130
Form N-400
Form I-485
Form N-600
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
Native Americans
Spanish Explorers
French Settlers
British Soldiers
The name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America is:
Santa Maria
Mayflower
Titanic
Beagle
The 13 original states of the U.S. are called?
The Founding States
The Original Colonies
The First States
The Initial Territories
Which of the following is a right of freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
Right to a fair trial
Who has the power to declare the war?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
What kind of government does the United States have?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Democracy
Oligarchy
Which President freed the slaves?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
In what year was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1801
1812
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
Name one purpose of the United Nations.
To maintain international peace and security
To promote tourism
To regulate global trade
To control the internet
Where does Congress meet?
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Supreme Court
The Pentagon
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
All people living in the United States
Only U.S. citizens
Only government officials
Only people born in the United States
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Amendment
Article
Clause
Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
Access to federal jobs
Free healthcare
Guaranteed employment
Free housing
What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
Freedom of Speech
Right to Bear Arms
Right to Vote
Right to Privacy
What is the United States Capitol?
A historical monument
The official residence of the President
The meeting place of the United States Congress
A famous museum
What is the White House?
A museum
A government building
A shopping mall
A university
The White House is located in which city?
New York
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
The name of the President's official home is:
The White House
10 Downing Street
The Kremlin
Buckingham Palace
Name the right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair trial
Freedom from unreasonable searches
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President of the United States
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Vice President of the United States
Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
In what month do we vote for the President?
January
March
November
December
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
January
February
March
April
How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
Once
Twice
Unlimited times
Not at all
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
Once
Twice
Unlimited times
Three times
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
Democratic and Republican
Labour and Conservative
Liberal and National
Socialist and Green
How many states are there in the United States today?
48
49
50
51
