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75) What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

1. freed the slaves.

2. Amended the Constitution.

3. Created a State.

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

1. Three (3).

2. Two (2).

3. Four (4).

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

1. The Bill of Rights

2. Freedom of Speech

3. "We The People"

39) How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

1. 4 Justices.

2. 9 Justices.

3. 5 Justices.

25) Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

1. Because there are 50 States.

2. Because they have less people.

3. Because they have more people.

48) There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

1. Any citizen can vote.

2. Only Homeowners can vote.

3. Only women can vote.

97) Why does the flag has 50 stars?

1. The stars represent the Freedom.

2. Because of the Constitution.

3. Because there is one star for each state.

27) In what month do we vote for President?*

1. December.

2. November.

3. January.

24) Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

1. All people of the City.

2. All people of the state.

3. All people of country.

6) What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

1. To Vote

2. Freedom of Speech

3. To serve on a Jury

40) Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

1. John Roberts

2. Johnson.

3. Madison.

14) What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

1. The Law

2. The Government

3. The Separation of Powers

56) When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

1. November 22.

2. May 1.

3. April 15.

98) What is the name of the national anthem?

1. The United States Anthem.

2. The Star-Spangled Banner.

3. The Anthem of Freedom.

81) Who did the United States fight in World War 2?

1. China, Russia, and Korea.

2. Spain, Sweden, and England.

3. Japan, Germany, and Italy.

60) What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

1. Native Americans.

2. Africans.

3. Local tribes.

37) What does the judicial branch do?

1. Manage the Police.

2. Reviews Laws.

3. Manage the Congress.

72) Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s:

1. African War.

2. Asian War.

3. Civil War.

85) What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

1. Started free libraries.

2. Fought for civil rights.

3. Had followers.

50) Name one right only for United States citizens.

1. Vote in a federal election.

2. Right to Travel.

3. Right to Work.

91) Name one U.S. territory .

1. California.

2. Puerto Rico.

3. South Dakota.

15) Who is in charge of the executive branch?

1. Congress

2. The President

3. The Courts

55) What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

1. Travel and work.

2. To vote and run for office.

3. Renew residency and drivers license.

16) Who makes federal laws?

1. Congress

2. The President

3. The Courts

1) What is the supreme law of the land?

1. The Bill of rights.

2. The Constitution.

3. The law.

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

1. Communism.

2. Economy.

3. International Travel.

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

Terrorists attacked the United States.

74) Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

1. Taxes.

2. Slavery.

3. Land.

70) Who was the first President?

1. Barak Obama.

2. George Washington.

3. James Madison.

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

1. Fourteen (14) and older.

2. Twenty Five (25) and older.

3. Eighteen (18) and older.

44) What is the capital of your state?

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a
capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

To find out what is the Capital of your State, simply visit google.com
and search by asking what is the capital of the state you reside in i:e Washington, California...

29) What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

1. Kamala Harris.

2. Joe Biden.

3. Mike Pence.

93) Name one state that borders Mexico.

1. California.

2. Washington.

3. New York.

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

1. 4

2. 3

3. 6

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

1. The Pacific Ocean.

2. The Atlantic Ocean.

3. The Indian Ocean

13) Name one branch or part of the government.

1. The President

2. The State

3. The Police

100) Name two national U.S. holidays.

1. Weekends and vacations.

2. Christmas, and Independence Day.

3. Mothers and Fathers day.

35) What does the President’s Cabinet do?

1. Manages the House.

2. Advises the President.

3. Control the States.

63) When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

1. July 4, 1776

2. April 8, 1560

3. August 10,1800

46) What is the political party of the President now?

1. Democratic.

2. Republican.

3. Labor Party.

10) What is freedom of religion?

1. You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

2. You can not practice any religion.

3. You can practice any religion as long as you don’t do it in public.

59) Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

1. American Indians.

2. African Americans.

3. Mexicans.

94) What is the capital of the United States?

1. Washington, D.C.

2. Chicago.

3. San Francisco.

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

1. Be loyal to the United States.

2. Stay in the united States.

3. Serve in the Police.

30) If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

1. Secretary of the State.

2. The Vice President.

3. The Senator.

33) ho signs bills to become laws?

1. The House.

2. The Vice President.

3. The President.

41) Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

1. Make Laws.

2. To print money.

3. To control ports.

95) Where is the Statue of Liberty?

1. In Idaho.

2. New York (Harbor)

3. In Florida.

88) Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

1. Missouri (River)

2. Amazon

3. Chicago river.

11) What is the economic system in the United States?

1. Market Economy

2. Restricted Economy

3. Open Economy

62) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

1. James Madison.

2. Thomas Jefferson.

3. George Washington.

12) What is the “rule of law”?

1. People must follow the state law.

2. Everyone must follow the law

3. People must follow the law but not the Government

64) There were 13 original states. Name three.

1. New York, New Jersey, Virginia

2. California, Washington, Idaho.

3. Hawaii, Texas, California

92) Name one state that borders Canada.

1. Texas.

2. New York.

3. Florida.

23) Name your U.S. Representative.

▪ The answer for this question may vary depending on where you reside. Please note that Answers will vary. If you live in a U.S. Territory that does not have a U.S. Representative, you can simply answer that I do not have a U.S. Representative.

Click on the link below and follow the steps to find the name of your U.S. Representative.

How to find your US representative:

Visit House.gov in your web browser.
Enter your zip code in the upper right corner and click Look Up.
Enter your address to locate your U.S. Representative.
Click 'Find your representative by address' after entering your address.
Now you can see your US representative.

77) What did Susan B. Anthony do?

1. Fought for civil rights.

2. Created free libraries.

3. She Was a mayor.

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

1. Have a drives license.

2. Vote in a federal election.

3. To Work.

9) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

1. Right to Travel

2. Life and Liberty

3. To Vote

66) When was the Constitution written?

1. 1787

2. 1850

3. 1945

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

1. (James) Madison.

2. George Bush.

3. Abraham Lincoln.

20) Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*

Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C.
(or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]

How to find who is the senator of your state?

· Open a web browser and navigate to Senate.gov.

Hover over "Senators" on the left menu and click on "State" from the dropdown list.
Locate your state either by clicking on the map or finding it listed at the top right.
Select your state from the list (e.g., Washington).
View the information to find out who the current senators are for your state.

26) We elect a President for how many years?

1. Four (4) years.

2. Six (6) years.

3. Seven (07) years.

69) Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

1. (George) Washington

2. Abraham Lincoln.

3. Richard Nixon.

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

1. The Democratic Party.

2. The United States.

3. The Republican Party.

36) What are two Cabinet-level positions?

1. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State.

2. The Senator.

3. The Governor.

87) Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

1. Hopi.

2. Africans.

3. Mexicans.

73) Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

1. the Civil War

2. World War 1

3. World War 2

84) What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

1. Economic movement.

2. Civil rights movement.

3. The Tax movement.

7) How many amendments does the Constitution have?

1. 27 Amendments

2. 2 Amendments

3. 10 Amendments

38) What is the highest court in the United States?

1. The Supreme Court.

2. The State Court.

3. The City Court.

65) What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

1. Fought the British.

2. The Constitution was written.

3. Stopped the trade.

4) What is an amendment?

1. Federal law

2. State Law

3. A change to the Constitution

28) What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

1. Barak Obama.

2. Joe Biden.

3. George Bush.

96) Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

1. Because of the number of rivers.

2. Because there were 13 original colonies.

3. Because there are 50 States.

57) When must all men register for the Selective Service?

1. Eighteen (18) and older.

2. Fourteen (14) and older.

3. Twenty eight (28) and older.

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

1. Democratic and Republican

2. Labor and Commerce.

3. Defense and Education.

34. Who vetoes bills?

1. The President.

2. Congress.

3. The Constitution.

32) Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

1. The President.

2. The Secretary of Defense.

3. The Congress.

78) Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

1. The Civil war.

2. The Mexican war.

3. World War 1.

47) What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

1. Roberts.

2. Mike Johnson.

3. Cameron.

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

1. (Franklin) Roosevelt.

2. Benjamin Franklin.

3. Madison.

8) What did the Declaration of Independence do?

1. Said that the United States is independent from France

2. Said that the United States is Ruled by Britten

3. Said that the United States is free

42) Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

1. Manage the Government.

2. Make treaties.

3. Give a driver’s license.

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

1. Pacific (Ocean)

2. The Atlantic Ocean.

3. The Indian Ocean.

76) What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

1. Started free trade.

2. Freed the slaves.

3. Created highways.

79) who was President during World War I?

1. Abraham Lincoln.

2. Woodrow Wilson

3. George Washington.

21) The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

1. four hundred thirty-five (435) .

2. Three hundred (300).

3. Two hundred (200).

18) How many U.S. Senators are there?

1. 50

2. 100

3. 20

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

1. The Speaker of the House.

2. The U.S. Representative.

3. Congress.

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

1. Louisiana.

2. Massachusetts.

3. California.

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

1. The Civil War.

2. World War 2.

3. The Mexican War.

18) What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

1. The Senate and the House of Representatives

2. The Congress branch

3. Offices of the Congress

43) Who is the Governor of your state now?

These answers will vary. The answer depends on where you live.
If you live in the District of Columbia you should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.

to find out who the governor of your state is:

Use USA. gov website
Click "The US and its government" in the menu
Scroll down and select "State and Local Government"
Click on "State governors"
Choose your state from the menu
Click "Go" to find the governor of your state

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

1. The Constitutional Law

2. The Bill or Rights

3. The Federal Amendments

61) Why did the colonists fight the British?

1. Because of the trade.

2. Because of high taxes.

3. Because of the border.

2) What does the Constitution do?

1. Sets up the State

2. Sets up the government

3. Sets up the police

99) When do we celebrate Independence Day?

1. July 4.

2. May 1.

3. August 10.

58) What is one reason colonists came to America?

1. Freedom.

2. To travel.

3. To vote.

51) What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

1. Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion.

2. Right to vote.

3. Right to serve on a jury.

68) What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

1. Started free transportation.

2. U.S. diplomat.

3. A book Author.

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1) What is the supreme law of the land?

2) What does the Constitution do?

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

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

6) What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

7) How many amendments does the Constitution have?

8) What did the Declaration of Independence do?

9) What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

10) What is freedom of religion?

11) What is the economic system in the United States?

12) What is the “rule of law”?

13) Name one branch or part of the government.

14) What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

15) Who is in charge of the executive branch?

16) Who makes federal laws?

17) What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

18) How many U.S. Senators are there?

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

21) The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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

24) Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

25) Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

26) We elect a President for how many years?

27) In what month do we vote for President?*

28) What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

29) What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

30) If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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

32) Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

33) ho signs bills to become laws?

34) Who vetoes bills?

35) What does the President’s Cabinet do?

36) What are two Cabinet-level positions?

37) What does the judicial branch do?

38) What is the highest court in the United States?

39) How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

40) Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

41) Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

42) Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

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

46) What is the political party of the President now?

47) What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

48) There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

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

50) Name one right only for United States citizens.

51) What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

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

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

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

55) What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

56) When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

57) When must all men register for the Selective Service?

58) What is one reason colonists came to America?

59) Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

60) What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

61) Why did the colonists fight the British?

62) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

63) When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

64) There were 13 original states. Name three.

65) What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

66) When was the Constitution written?

67) The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

68) What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

69) Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

70) Who was the first President?

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

72) Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s:

73) Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

74) Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

75) What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

76) What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

77) What did Susan B. Anthony do?

78) Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

79) who was President during World War I?

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

81) Who did the United States fight in World War 2?

75) What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Abraham Lincoln did many important things, such as:
▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
▪ saved (or preserved) the Union
▪ led the United States during the Civil War

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

39) How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

25) Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

48) There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote:
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).

97) Why does the flag has 50 stars?

The flag of the United States has 50 stars because there is one star for each state you can also say:
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states

27) In what month do we vote for President?*

40) Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

56) When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

98) What is the name of the national anthem?

81) Who did the United States fight in World War 2?

60) What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

37) What does the judicial branch do?

the judicial branch:
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

72) Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s:

Many wars fought by the United States in the 1800s:
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War

85) What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

50) Name one right only for United States citizens.

There are rights only for United States citizens, such as:
▪ vote in a federal elections.
▪ run for federal office

The United States has 5 territories:
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam

15) Who is in charge of the executive branch?