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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

a. Seven (7)b. Thirteen (13)c. Twenty-seven (27)d. Fifty (50)

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

a. The Preambleb. The Federalist Papersc. The Declaration of Independenced. The Bill of Rights

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

a. For The Peopleb. By The Peoplec. We The Peopled. Our Great Land

Principles of American Democracy

What does the Constitution do?

a. Sets up the Governmentb. Defines the Governmentc. Protects basic rights of Americansd. All of the above

What is the supreme law of the land?

a. The Emancipation Proclamationb. The Constitutionc. The Bill of Rightsd. The Declaration of Independence

What is the Rule of Law?

a. Everyone must follow the law.b. Leaders must obey the law.c. Government must obey the law.d. No one is above the law.e. All of the above.

What is the economic system in the United States?

a. Natural Economyb. Capitalist Economyc. Socialist Economyd. Communist Economy

What is freedom of religion?

a. You Can Practice Any Religion, Or Not Practice A Religionb. No One May Practice Religionc. Only Government Official Can Practice Religiond. Everyone Must Practice A Religion

What are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?

a. Lifeb. Libertyc. Pursuit Of Happinesse. All Of The Above

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

a. Elects the Presidentb. Controls the Presidentc. Advises the Presidentd. Removes the President

Who can veto a bill?

a. The Presidentb. The Congressc. The Supreme Courtd. The Senate

Who can sign bills into laws?

a. The Presidentb. The Congressc. The Supreme Courtd. The Senate

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States?

a. John D. Ashcroftb. Sandra Day O’Connorc. John G. Roberts, Jr.d. Clarence Thomas

How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?

a. Three (3)b. Seven (7)c. Nine (9)d. Eleven (11)

What is the highest court in the United States?

a. The Circuit Court of Appealb. The Supreme Courtc. The District Courtd. The High Court

System of Government

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

a. The Presidentb. The Vice Presidentc. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtd. The Speaker of the House

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtb. The Speaker of the Housec. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. One of the Governors

If the President no longer serves, who becomes President?

a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtb. The Vice Presidentc. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. The Speaker of the House

We elect a President for how many years?

a. Two (2)b. Four (4)c. Six (6)d. Eight (8)

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

a. Because some states have more land.b. Because some states have more money.c. Because some states have more Senators.d. Because some states have more people.

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

a. All people of the district.b. All people of the state.c. All people of the city. d. All people of the United States.

Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

a. Al Goreb. Sarah Palinc. Joseph “Joe” Bidend. Michael “Mike” Pencee. Paul Ryan

Who is the current President of the United States?

a. Bill Clintonb. George W. Bushc. Barack Obamad. Bernie Sanderse. Donald Trump

In what month do we vote for the President?

a. Novemberb. Augustc. Januaryd. May

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

a. Two (2)b. Four (4)c. Six (6)d. Eight (8)

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

a. Fifty (50)b. One Hundred (100)c. Four Hundred Thirty-Five (435)d. Five Hundred Twelve (512)

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

a. Two (2) Yearsb. Four (4) Yearsc. Five (5) Yearsd. Six (6) Years

How many U.S. Senators are there?

a. Fifty (50)b. One Hundred (100)c. Four Hundred Thirty-Five (435)d. Five Hundred Twelve (512)

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

a. The President and Supreme Courtb. The President and Vice Presidentc. The Senate and House (of Representatives)d. The President and State Governors

Who makes federal laws?

a. The Presidentb. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtc. Congressd. Chairman of the Join Chiefs of Staff

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

a. Congressb. The Chief Justice of Supreme Courtc. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. The President

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

a. John L. Micab. Newt Gingrichc. John Boehnerd. Paul Ryan

What is the political party of the President now?

a. Republican Partyb. Democratic Partyc. Green Partyd. Independent Party

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

a. Democratic and Greenb. Republican and Greenc. Democratic and Republicand. Green and Libertarian

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution?Name ONE of the writers.

a. James Madresonb. John Jayyec. Publixd. Alexander Hamilton

Before he was President Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

a. World War Ib. World War IIc. War of the World Id. War of the World II

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Select the powers of the states?

a. Make Treatiesb. Provide Schooling and Educationc. Print Moneyd. Provide Protection (Police)e. Provide Safety (Fire Department)f. Give A Driver’s Licenseg. Approve Zoning And Land Use

What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

a. Checks And Balancesb. Militaryc. Separation Of Powersd. Governors Of Statese. Other Countries

Who is Florida’s state Senator?

a. John Robertsb. Bernie Sandersc. Marco Rupertd. Bill Nelson

What does the Judicial Branch do?

a. Design And Creates The Lawsb. Reviews Lawsc. Explains Lawsd. Resolves Disputes (Disagreements)e. Enforces The Lawsf. Amends The Constitution

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the Federal Government. Select the powers of the Federal Government?

a. To Grant Titles Of Nobilityb. To Print Moneyc. To Declare Ward. To Create An Armye. To Make Treatiesf. To Provide Schooling And Education

What is the capital of Florida?

a. Orlandob. Tampac. Miamid. Tallahassee

Who is the Governor of Florida?

a. Bill Nelsonb. John Denverc. Bernie Sandersd. Rick Scott

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

a. Serve On A Juryb. Participate In Community Servicec. Register For Selective Serviced. Join The American Foreign Legion

What is one right granted only for United States citizens?

a. Run For Federal Officeb. Participate In Community Servicec. Register For Selective Serviced. Pledge Allegiance To A Foreign Nation

Rights And Responsibilities

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

a. The United Statesb. The Presidentc. The Stated. The Armed Forces

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

a. Join A Political Partyb. Defend The Constitution And Laws Of The United Statesc. Acquire An Academic Degreed. Join The American Foreign Legion

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

a. Fifty (50) And Olderb. Thirty-Two (32) And Olderc. Sixteen (16) And Olderd. Eighteen (18) And Older

When is the last day you can send in Federal income tax forms?

a. December 31b. April 15c. January 1d. June 15

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

a. At Age Thirty (30)b. At Age Twenty-One (21)c. At Age Eighteen (18)d. At Age Seventeen (17)

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

a. American Indians (Native Americans)b. African Americansc. Asian Americansd. Jewish Americans

What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?

a. Germansb. Spanishc. Frenchd. Africanse. Dutch

Colonial Period And Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a. (Thomas) Jeffersonb. (George) Washingtonc. (Alexander) Hamiltond. (Benjamin) Franklin

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

a. July 4, 1876b. July 4, 1776c. July 4, 1676d. July 4, 1576

What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

a. Disassemble the Unionb. Help the Confederatesc. Open a Theatre Productiond. Emancipation Proclamation

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

a. The Bill Of Rights Was Writtenb. The 2nd Amendment Was Createdc. The Constitution Was Writtend. The Magna Carta Was Written

When was the Constitution written?

a. 1887b. 1787c. 1687d. 1587

Who is regarded as the “Father of Our Country?”

a. (George) Washingtonb. (Thomas) Jeffersonc. (James) Madisond. (John) Hancock

Who was the first President?

a. (Thomas) Jeffersonb. (James) Madisonc. (George) Washingtond. (James) Monroe

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

a. Louisianab. Texasc. Floridad. Alaska

What is the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?

a. Civil Warb. War of 1812c. Mexican-American Ward. Operation Iraqi Freedom

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

a. Gave Slaves Freedomb. Gave Religious Freedom To Settlersc. Gave African-Americans The Right To Voted. Gave Women The Right To Vote

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

a. Created The First American Flagb. Wrote The National Anthemc. Fought For Women Rights And Civil Rightsd. Fought For Religious Freedom

Who was President during World War I?

a. (Harry) Trumanb. (Theodore) Rooseveltc. (Andrew) Johnsond. (Woodrow) Wilson

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

a. (Theodore) Rooseveltb. (Franklin) Rooseveltc. (Dwight) Eisenhowerd. (Ulysses) Grant

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

a. Japan, France, Germanyb. Japan, Germany, Italyc. Russia, Germany, Japand. France, Italy, Germany

Recent History and Other Important Historical Information

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. In which war did he serve?

a. World War Ib. World War IIc. Korean Ward. Vietnam War

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

a. Economic Stabilityb. Educationc. Military Infrastructured. Communism

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

a. Progressive Movementb. Labor Movementc. Civil Rights Movementd. Racial Discrimination Movement

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

a. Fought For Religious Freedomb. Fought For Civil Rightsc. Fought For Environmental Protectiond. Freed The Slaves

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

a. Japan Attacked Pearl Harborb. Terrorists Attacked The United Statesc. A U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopter Was Shot Downd. The U.S. Attacked Syria

Which of these rivers are two of the longest in the United States?

a. Yellowstone And Snake Riversb. Brazos And Red Riversc. Missouri And Mississippi Riversd. Sacramento And Columbia Rivers

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

a. Pacific Oceanb. Atlantic Oceanc. Southern Oceand. Indian Ocean

Geography

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

a. Indian Oceanb. Atlantic Oceanc. Southern Oceand. Pacific Ocean

Which state borders Canada?

a. Floridab. New Yorkc. Californiad. South Dakota

What state borders Mexico?

a. Arizonab. Montanac. Ohiod. South Dakota

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

a. Puerto Ricob. Guamc. Alaskad. Louisiana

What is the capital of the United States?

a. New York, NYb. Tallahassee, FLc. Washington, D.C.d. San Francisco, CA

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

a. Washington, D.C.b. San Francisco, CAc. Olympia, Washingtond. Liberty Island, New York (Harbor)

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

a. Because There Were 13 Original Governorsb. Because There Were 13 Signers Of The Declaration Of Independencec. Because The Stripes Represent The First 13 Presidentsd. Because There Were 13 Original Colonies

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

a. Because There Is One Star For Each Stateb. Because There Are 50 Statesc. Because There Were 50 Signers Of The Declaration Of Independenced. Because There Are 50 Original Cities

What is the name of the national anthem?

a. Defense Of Fort Henryb. Bonnie Blue Flagc. The Star-Spangled Bannerd. God Bless America

Symbols

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

a. June 4b. July 4c. January 4d. August 4

What are two national U.S. holidays?

a. Three Kings Day, Patriots Dayb. Liberty Day, Pioneer Dayc. Memorial Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Dayd. Discovery Day, Citizenship Day

Holidays