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7GovernmentHow many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)27 amendments total
8HistoryWhat did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain; declared our independence from Great Britain; said that the United States is free from Great BritainDeclaration = announced freedom from Britain
9RightsWhat are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life; liberty; pursuit of happinessLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
10RightsWhat is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religionAny religion or no religion – your choice
11GovernmentWhat is the economic system in the United States?
Everyone must follow the law; leaders must obey the law; government must obey the law; no one is above the lawNo one is above the law – not even the President
13GovernmentName one branch or part of the government.
Congress (legislative); President (executive); the courts (judicial)3 branches: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
14GovernmentWhat stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances; separation of powersChecks and balances keep power in check
15GovernmentWho is in charge of the executive branch?
The PresidentExecutive = President executes the laws
16GovernmentWho makes federal laws?
Congress; Senate and House of Representatives; U.S. or national legislatureCongress = Senate + House = makes laws
17GovernmentWhat are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of RepresentativesCongress = Senate + House
18GovernmentHow many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)50 states x 2 senators each = 100
19GovernmentWe elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)Senators serve 6-year terms (longer than House)
20GovernmentWho is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Answers will vary by state. Visit senate.gov for your senators.Look up your state's 2 senators before the test
21GovernmentThe House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)435 House members based on population
22GovernmentWe elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)Representatives serve 2-year terms (shorter than Senate)
23GovernmentName your U.S. Representative.
Answers will vary. Visit house.gov for your representative.Look up your district's representative before the test
24GovernmentWho does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the stateSenator = represents the whole state
25GovernmentWhy do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population; because they have more people; because some states have more peopleMore people = more Representatives
26GovernmentWe elect a President for how many years?
Four (4)Presidential term = 4 years
27GovernmentIn what month do we vote for President?
NovemberNovember = election month
28GovernmentWhat is the name of the President of the United States now?
Visit uscis.gov for the current answer. (As of 2025: Donald J. Trump)Know the current President's full name
29GovernmentWhat is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Visit uscis.gov for the current answer. (As of 2025: J.D. Vance)Know the current Vice President's full name
30GovernmentIf the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice PresidentVP is first in line of succession
31GovernmentIf both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the HouseLine of succession: President > VP > Speaker of the House
32GovernmentWho is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The PresidentThe President commands the armed forces
33GovernmentWho signs bills to become laws?
The PresidentCongress writes bills, President signs them into law
34GovernmentWho vetoes bills?
The PresidentVeto = President says no to a bill
35GovernmentWhat does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the PresidentCabinet = advisors to the President
36GovernmentWhat are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State; Secretary of Defense; Secretary of Education; Secretary of the Treasury; Attorney General; and othersName any 2: State, Defense, Treasury, Education, etc.
37GovernmentWhat does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws; explains laws; resolves disputes; decides if a law goes against the ConstitutionJudicial = judges review and interpret laws
38GovernmentWhat is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme CourtSupreme = highest court in the land
39GovernmentHow many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)9 justices on the Supreme Court
40GovernmentWho is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Visit uscis.gov for the current answer. (As of 2025: John Roberts)Know the current Chief Justice's name
41GovernmentUnder our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money; to declare war; to create an army; to make treatiesFederal powers: money, war, army, treaties
42GovernmentUnder our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education; provide protection (police); provide safety (fire departments); give a driver's license; approve zoning and land useStates handle local things: schools, police, licenses
43GovernmentWho is the Governor of your state now?
Answers will vary by state. Look up your state's governor.Know your state's current Governor before the test
44GovernmentWhat is the capital of your state?
Answers will vary by state. Look up your state's capital city.Know your state capital before the test
45GovernmentWhat are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican2 major parties: Democratic and Republican
46GovernmentWhat is the political party of the President now?
Visit uscis.gov for the current answer. (As of 2025: Republican Party)Know the current President's party
47GovernmentWhat is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Visit uscis.gov for the current answer. (As of 2025: Mike Johnson)Know the current Speaker of the House
48RightsThere are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote; you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote; any citizen can vote (women and men); a male citizen of any race can voteVoting rights: 15th (race), 19th (women), 24th (no poll tax), 26th (age 18)
49RightsWhat is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury; vote in a federal electionCitizens only: vote + jury duty
50RightsName one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election; run for federal officeCitizens only rights: vote federally, run for office
51RightsWhat are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression; freedom of speech; freedom of assembly; freedom to petition the government; freedom of religion; the right to bear armsEveryone (not just citizens) has these freedoms
52RightsWhat do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States; the flagPledge = loyalty to the flag and the nation
53RightsWhat is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries; defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; obey the laws of the United States; serve in the U.S. military (if needed); serve the nation (if needed); be loyal to the United StatesOath: give up foreign loyalty, defend Constitution, obey laws
54RightsHow old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) and older18 = voting age (26th Amendment)
55RightsWhat are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote; join a political party; help with a campaign; join a civic group; join a community group; give an elected official your opinion on an issue; call Senators and Representatives; publicly support or oppose an issue or policy; run for office; write to a newspaperMany ways: vote, join groups, contact officials, run for office
56RightsWhen is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15Tax Day = April 15
57RightsWhen must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18); between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)Men register for Selective Service at 18
58HistoryWhat is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom; political liberty; religious freedom; economic opportunity; practice their religion; escape persecutionColonists came for freedom, opportunity, and escape persecution
59HistoryWho lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians; Native AmericansNative Americans / American Indians were here first
60HistoryWhat group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans; people from AfricaAfricans were brought and enslaved
61HistoryWhy did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation); because the British army stayed in their houses (quartering); because they didn't have self-governmentTaxes, quartering soldiers, no self-government
62HistoryWho wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas JeffersonJefferson = author of the Declaration
63HistoryWhen was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776July 4th = Independence Day = 1776
64HistoryThere were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire; Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; GeorgiaName any 3 of the 13 original colonies
65HistoryWhat happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written; the Founding Fathers wrote the ConstitutionConstitutional Convention = wrote the Constitution
66HistoryWhen was the Constitution written?
17871787 = Constitution written (11 years after 1776)
67HistoryThe Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison; Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; PubliusFederalist Papers: Madison, Hamilton, Jay (pen name Publius)
68HistoryWhat is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat; oldest member of the Constitutional Convention; first Postmaster General; writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"; started the first free librariesFranklin: diplomat, Postmaster, almanac author, libraries
69HistoryWho is the "Father of Our Country"?
George WashingtonWashington = Father of Our Country, 1st President
70HistoryWho was the first President?
George WashingtonWashington = 1st President
71HistoryWhat territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory; Louisiana1803 = Louisiana Purchase from France
72HistoryName one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812; Mexican-American War; Civil War; Spanish-American War1800s wars: 1812, Mexican-American, Civil, Spanish-American
73HistoryName the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War; the War between the StatesNorth vs South = Civil War
74HistoryName one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery; economic reasons; states' rightsCivil War causes: slavery, economics, states' rights
75HistoryWhat was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation); saved (or preserved) the Union; led the United States during the Civil WarLincoln: freed slaves, saved Union, led during Civil War
76HistoryWhat did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves; freed slaves in the Confederacy; freed slaves in the Confederate states; freed slaves in most Southern statesEmancipation = freedom. Proclamation freed the slaves
77HistoryWhat did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights; fought for civil rightsSusan B. Anthony = women's rights champion
78HistoryName one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I; World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War1900s wars: WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War
79HistoryWho was President during World War I?
Woodrow WilsonWilson = WWI President
80HistoryWho was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin RooseveltFDR = Great Depression + WWII
81HistoryWho did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and ItalyWWII enemies: Japan, Germany, Italy (Axis powers)
82HistoryBefore he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War IIEisenhower = WWII general, then President
83HistoryDuring the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
CommunismCold War = fighting the spread of Communism
84HistoryWhat movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movementCivil rights movement = end racial discrimination
85HistoryWhat did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights; worked for equality for all AmericansMLK = civil rights leader, equality for all
86HistoryWhat major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States; terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City; terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania9/11 = terrorist attacks on the United States
87HistoryName one American Indian tribe in the United States.
88GeographyName one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River; Mississippi River2 longest rivers both start with M: Missouri and Mississippi
89GeographyWhat ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific OceanWest Coast = Pacific Ocean
90GeographyWhat ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic OceanEast Coast = Atlantic Ocean
91GeographyName one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands; American Samoa; Northern Mariana Islands; Guam5 territories: PR, USVI, Samoa, N. Mariana, Guam
92GeographyName one state that borders Canada.
Maine; New Hampshire; Vermont; New York; Pennsylvania; Ohio; Michigan; Minnesota; North Dakota; Montana; Idaho; Washington; AlaskaNorthern border states: Maine to Washington, plus Alaska
93GeographyName one state that borders Mexico.
California; Arizona; New Mexico; Texas4 southern border states: CA, AZ, NM, TX
94GeographyWhat is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.Capital = Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
95GeographyWhere is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor; Liberty Island (also acceptable: New Jersey; near New York City; on the Hudson River)Statue of Liberty = New York Harbor / Liberty Island
96HistoryWhy does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies; because the stripes represent the original colonies13 stripes = 13 original colonies
97HistoryWhy does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state; because each star represents a state; because there are 50 states50 stars = 50 states
98HistoryWhat is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled BannerNational anthem = The Star-Spangled Banner
99HistoryWhen do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4July 4th = Independence Day
100HistoryName two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents' Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving; ChristmasName any 2: New Year's, MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, etc.
101GovernmentWhat is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people10th Amendment = powers reserved to states/people
102GovernmentName one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money; coin money; declare war; create an army; make treaties; set foreign policyOnly federal: money, war, army, treaties, foreign policy
103GovernmentName one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education; provide police protection; provide fire departments; give a driver's license; approve zoning and land useOnly states: schools, police, fire, licenses, zoning
104GovernmentWhat is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To choose the President; to elect the PresidentElectoral College = elects the President
105GovernmentName one power of the President.
Sign bills into law; veto bills; enforce laws; Commander in Chief of the military; make treatiesPresident powers: sign/veto bills, enforce laws, command military
106GovernmentName one power of Congress.
Make laws; declare war; make the federal budgetCongress powers: laws, declare war, budget
107RightsWhat is the purpose of the 13th Amendment?
It freed the slaves; it banned slavery; it made slavery illegal13th Amendment = abolished slavery
108RightsWhat is the purpose of the 14th Amendment?
It gave citizenship to all persons born in the United States; it gave all citizens equal protection under the law14th = citizenship + equal protection
109RightsWhat is the purpose of the 15th Amendment?
It gave Black men the right to vote; it gave African American men the right to vote15th = right to vote regardless of race
110RightsWhat is the purpose of the 19th Amendment?
It gave women the right to vote; it gave the vote to women19th = women's suffrage (right to vote)
111HistoryWhat did the Founders base the new government on?
The idea of self-government; the idea that people should govern themselvesFounders believed in self-government by the people
112HistoryHow did the United States enter World War I?
The U.S. entered after Germany sank American ships (unrestricted submarine warfare); the Zimmermann Telegram also pushed the U.S. to enterWWI entry: German submarines sank U.S. ships + Zimmermann Telegram
113HistoryWhen did the United States enter World War II?
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)Pearl Harbor (Dec 7, 1941) = U.S. entered WWII
114HistoryName one leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr.; Rosa Parks; John Lewis; Thurgood Marshall; Malcolm XCivil rights leaders: MLK, Rosa Parks, John Lewis, Marshall
115HistoryWhat does the Judicial Branch do?
Reviews and explains laws; resolves disputes between parties; decides if a law goes against the ConstitutionJudicial = reviews laws + resolves disputes
116GovernmentWhat is the purpose of the United Nations (UN)?
For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems; to provide economic development; to provide aid to countriesUN = countries working together to solve world problems
117GovernmentName one thing the federal government does for people.
Provides national defense; provides Social Security; provides Medicare/Medicaid; enforces laws; provides mail serviceFederal services: defense, Social Security, Medicare, mail
118GovernmentName one thing the state government does for people.
Provides public schools; provides police and fire departments; provides driver's licenses; provides parks and recreationState services: schools, police, fire, licenses, parks
119GovernmentWhy is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected President; it is part of how we elect the PresidentElectoral College = how we actually elect the President
120RightsWhat is one right of U.S. citizens under the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms; the right to have a gun2nd Amendment = right to bear arms
121RightsWhat is the purpose of the 5th Amendment?
Protects a person from being forced to testify against themselves; guarantees due process of law5th = right to remain silent + due process
122GovernmentWhat is one thing a President can NOT do?
Declare war; make laws; decide how to spend federal money (these require Congress)President cannot: declare war, make laws, control budget alone
123HistoryWho was the President during the Korean War?
Harry Truman (started); Dwight Eisenhower (ended)Korean War: started under Truman, ended under Eisenhower
124HistoryWhy is the Declaration of Independence important?
It announced that the colonies were free from Britain; it declared American independence; it said all people are created equalDeclaration = freedom from Britain + all are created equal
125HistoryName one Founding Father.
George Washington; Thomas Jefferson; Benjamin Franklin; John Adams; Alexander Hamilton; James MadisonFounding Fathers: Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Hamilton, Madison
126GeographyHow many states are in the United States?
Fifty (50)50 states = 50 stars on the flag
127RightsWhat is the purpose of the 26th Amendment?
It gave 18-year-olds the right to vote; it lowered the voting age to 1826th Amendment = voting age lowered to 18
128RightsWhat is the purpose of the 24th Amendment?
It ended the poll tax; you do not have to pay to vote24th Amendment = no poll tax, voting is free
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