Test Quiz Where is the White House? Who was the first President? 1) George Washington. 2) James Madison. 3) Barak Obama. The first President of the United States is George Washington. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 1) Thomas Jefferson. 2) George Washington. 3) James Madison. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. When was the Constitution written? 1) 1787 2) 1800 3) 1700 The Constitution of the united States was written in 1778. Name two national U.S. holidays. 1) Christmas, and Independence Day. 2) Weekends and vacations. 3) Mothers and Fathers day. There are many 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 ▪ Christmas When do we celebrate Independence Day? 1) July 4. 2) May 1. 3) August 10. We celebrate Independence Day on the fourth of July. What is the name of the national anthem? 1) The Anthem of Freedom. 2) The Star-Spangled Banner. 3) The United States Anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner the name of the national anthem of the United States. Why does the flag has 50 stars? 1) The stars represent the Freedom. 2) Because there is one star for each state. 3) Because of the Constitution. 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 Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 1) Because of the number of rivers. 2) Because there are 50 States. 3) Because there were 13 original colonies. The United States Flag has 13 stripes. Because there were 13 original colonies or you can say Because the stripes represent the original colonies. Where is the Statue of Liberty? 1) In Idaho. 2) In Florida. 3) New York (Harbor) The Statue of Liberty is located in New York (Harbor) or you can say Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).] What is the capital of the United States? 1) Chicago. 2) San Francisco. 3) Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C is the capital of the United States. Name one state that borders Mexico. 1) Washington. 2) New York. 3) California. In the United States, there are 4 states that borders Mexico. ▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas Name one state that borders Canada. 1) Florida. 2) Texas. 3) New York. In the United States there are many States that borders Canada: ▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska 1) Puerto Rico. 2) California. 3) South Dakota. The United States has 5 territories: ▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? 1) The Atlantic Ocean. 2) The Pacific Ocean. 3) The Indian Ocean The Atlantic (Ocean) is on the East Coast of the United States. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? 1) The Indian Ocean. 2) The Atlantic Ocean. 3) Pacific (Ocean) Pacific (Ocean) is on the West Coast of the United States. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. 1) Amazon 2) Missouri (River) 3) Chicago river. The two longest rivers in the United States are Missouri (River) and Mississippi (River) Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. 1) Mexicans. 2) Hopi. 3) Africans. American Indian tribes in the United States are: ▪ Cherokee ▪ Navajo ▪ Sioux ▪ Chippewa ▪ Choctaw ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache ▪ Iroquois ▪ Creek ▪ Blackfeet ▪ Seminole ▪ Cheyenne ▪ Arawak ▪ Shawnee ▪ Mohegan ▪ Huron ▪ Oneida ▪ Lakota ▪ Crow ▪ Teton ▪ Hopi ▪ Inuit What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? 1) Fought for civil rights. 2) Started free libraries. 3) Had followers. Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights he worked for equality for all Americans. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? 1) The Tax movement. 2) Civil rights movement. 3) Economic movement. The Civil Rights movement tried to end racial discrimination. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? 1) International Travel. 2) Communism. 3) Economy. Communism was the main concern of the United States During the Cold War. ▪ Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? 1) The Civil War. 2) The Mexican War. 3) World War 2. Eisenhower was a general before he was President during world war 2. Who did the United States fight in World War 2? 1) Japan, Germany, and Italy. 2) China, Russia, and Korea. 3) Spain, Sweden, and England. The United States fought Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War 2. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 1) Benjamin Franklin. 2) (Franklin) Roosevelt. 3) Madison. During the Great Depression and World War 2 (Franklin) Roosevelt was the President of the United States. ho was President during World War I? 1) George Washington. 2) Abraham Lincoln. 3) Woodrow Wilson (Woodrow) Wilson was the President during World War 1. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. 1) The Civil war. 2) World War 1. 3) The Mexican war. Many wars fought by the United States in the 1900s. ▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War What did Susan B. Anthony do? 1) Fought for civil rights. 2) Created free libraries. 3) She Was a mayor. Susan B. Anthony fought for women’s rights and fought for civil rights. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 1) Started free trade. 2) Freed the slaves. 3) Created highways. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in the southern or in the Confederate states. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? 1) Created a State. 2) freed the slaves. 3) Amended the Constitution. 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 Name one problem that led to the Civil War. 1) Taxes. 2) Slavery. 3) Land. Problems that led to the Civil War: ▪ slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. 1) World War 1 2) the Civil War 3) World War 2 The U.S. war between the North and the South is the Civil war. Also Called the war between the States. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s: 1) African War. 2) Civil War. 3) Asian War. Many wars fought by the United States in the 1800s: ▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 1) Massachusetts. 2) California. 3) Louisiana. United States bought from France the Louisiana Territory in 1803. Who is the “Father of Our Country”? 1) Abraham Lincoln. 2) (George) Washington 3) Richard Nixon. The “Father of Our Country” is (George) Washington. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? 1) Started free transportation. 2) A book Author. 3) U.S. diplomat. Benjamin Franklin is famous for: ▪ U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” ▪ started the first free libraries The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. 1) George Bush. 2) (James) Madison. 3) Abraham Lincoln. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. The following are the writers of the Federalist Papers: ▪ (James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius When was the Constitution written? 1) 1850 2) 1787 3) 1945 The Constitution was written 1787 What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 1) Fought the British. 2) The Constitution was written. 3) Stopped the trade. At the Constitutional Convention, ▪ The Constitution was written. ▪ The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. There were 13 original states. Name three. 1) California, Washington, Idaho. 2) New York, New Jersey, Virginia 3) Hawaii, Texas, California There were 13 original states: ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 1) April 8, 1560 2) August 10,1800 3) July 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was adopted July 4, 1776 61. Why did the colonists fight the British? 1) Because of the border. 2) Because of the trade. 3) Because of high taxes. The colonists fought the British for many reasons: ▪ because of high taxes (taxation without representation) ▪ because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) ▪ because they didn’t have self-government 60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? 1) Africans. 2) Local tribes. 3) Native Americans. People from Africa were taken to America and sold as slaves. 59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? 1) American Indians. 2) Mexicans. 3) African Americans. American Indians or Native Americans lived in America before the Europeans arrived. What is one reason colonists came to America? 1) To vote. 2) To travel. 3) Freedom. There are many reasons for colonists to came to America, such as: ▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution 57. When must all men register for the Selective Service? 1) Twenty eight (28) and older. 2) Eighteen (18) and older. 3) Fourteen (14) and older. All men register for the Selective Service between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26). 46. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? 1) May 1. 2) April 15. 3) November 22. The last day you can send in federal income tax forms is April 15. 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? 1) To vote and run for office. 2) Renew residency and drivers license. 3) Travel and work. Americans can participate in their democracy in many ways, such as: ▪ 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 newspaper 54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 1) Twenty Five (25) and older. 2) Fourteen (14) and older. 3) Eighteen (18) and older. Citizens have to be eighteen (18) and older to vote for President? 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. When you become a United States citizen, you promise to: ▪ 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 (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States 52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? 1) The Democratic Party. 2) The Republican Party. 3) The United States. When we say the Pledge of Allegiance we show loyalty to: ▪ the United States ▪ the flag 51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? 1) Right to serve on a jury. 2) Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion. 3) Right to vote. There are rights to everyone in the United States, such as: ▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms 50. Name one right only for United States citizens. 1) Right to Travel. 2) Vote in a federal election. 3) Right to Work. There are rights only for United States citizens, such as: ▪ vote in a federal elections. ▪ run for federal office 49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? 1) To Work. 2) Have a drives license. 3) Vote in a federal election. There are responsibility that is only for United States citizens such as: ▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election 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. 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). 47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? 1) Roberts. 2) Mike Johnson. 3) Cameron. the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now is Mike Johnson. 46. What is the political party of the President now? 1) Democratic. 2) Labor Party. 3) Republican. The political party of the President Joe Biden is the Democratic Parties. 45. What are the two major political parties in the United States? 1) Defense and Education. 2) Labor and Commerce. 3) Democratic and Republican The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic and Republican Parties. 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, click on the link below and follow the steps. Find what the Capital of the State is 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. Click on the link below and follow the steps to find out who is the Governor of your State now. Find who your State Governor is 42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 1) Manage the Government. 2) Give a driver’s license. 3) Make treaties. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states, such as: ▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use 41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? 1) To print money. 2) Make Laws. 3) To control ports. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government such as: ▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties 40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? 1) Madison. 2) John Roberts 3) Johnson. The chief Justice on the Supreme Court now is Justice John Roberts. 39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 1) 5 Justices. 2) 4 Justices. 3) 9 Justices. Right now there are nine 9 justices on the Supreme Court. 38. What is the highest court in the United States? 1) The Supreme Court. 2) The State Court. 3) The City Court. The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court. 37. What does the judicial branch do? 1) Reviews Laws. 2) Manage the Police. 3) Manage the Congress. the judicial branch: ▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution 36. What are two Cabinet-level positions? 1) The Senator. 2) The Governor. 3) Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State. There are many Cabinet-level positions. such as: ▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President 35. What does the President’s Cabinet do? 1) Advises the President. 2) Control the States. 3) Manages the House. The President's Cabinet Advises the President. 34. Who vetoes bills? 1) The President. 2) Congress. 3) The Constitution. The President of the United States vetoes bills. 33. ho signs bills to become laws? 1) The President. 2) The Vice President. 3) The House. The President of the United States signs bills to become laws. 32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? 1) The Congress. 2) The President. 3) The Secretary of Defense. The President of the United States if the Commander in Chief of the Military. 31. . If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 1) The U.S. Representative. 2) The Speaker of the House. 3) Congress. The Speaker of the House becomes the President if the President and the Vice President can no longer serve. 30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 1) Secretary of the State. 2) The Vice President. 3) The Senator. If the President can no longer serve, the Vise President becomes the President. 29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 1) Mike Pence. 2) Joe Biden. 3) Kamala Harris. The name of the Vice President now is Kamala Harris. 28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* 1) Barak Obama. 2) George Bush. 3) Joe Biden. The President of the United States now is Joe Biden. 27. In what month do we vote for President?* 1) November. 2) December. 3) January. We vote for the U.S. President in November every 4 years. 26. We elect a President for how many years? 1) Six (6) years. 2) Seven (07) years. 3) Four (4) years. The President of the United States is elected for 4 years. 25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? 1) Because they have less people. 2) Because there are 50 States. 3) Because they have more people. Some States have more people than other States. That's why they have more U.S. representatives. 24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? 1) All people of the state. 2) All people of the City. 3) All people of country. The elected U.S. Senator represents all people of the State. 23. Name your U.S. Representative. ▪ The answer for this question may vary depending on where you reside. Click on the link below and follow the steps to find the name of your U.S. Representative. 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. Find who your State Senator is We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 1) Four (4). 2) Three (3). 3) Two (2). The U.S. representatives are elected for tow years. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 1) four hundred thirty-five (435) . 2) Three hundred (300). 3) Two hundred (200). There are four hundred thirty-five (435) voting members in the house of representatives. 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.] Click on the link below and follow the steps to find out who is the Senator of your State. Find who your State Senator is We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 1) 4 2) 6 3) 3 The U.S. Senators are elected for 6 years. How many U.S. Senators are there? 1) 20 2) 50 3) 100 The Senate consists of 100 Senators. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?* 1) Offices of the Congress 2) The Senate and the House of Representatives 3) The Congress branch The Congress has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Who makes federal laws? 1) The President 2) Congress 3) The Courts Congress makes the federal laws of the United States. Who is in charge of the executive branch? 1) The President 2) Congress 3) The Courts The President is in charge of the executive branch. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? 1) The Law 2) The Separation of Powers 3) The Government The checks and balances or the Separation of power is what stops 1 branch of the government from becoming too powerful. Name one branch or part of the government. 1) The Police 2) The President 3) The State The Government of the United States has many branches. The Congress, the legislative branch, the President, The Executive branch, the Courts, and the Judicial branch. What is the “rule of law”? 1) People must follow the state law. 2) People must follow the law but not the Government 3) Everyone must follow the law The Rule of Law means that everyone must follow the law. Leaders must follow the law, Government must obey the law, and no one is above the law. What is the economic system in the United States? 1) Open Economy 2) Restricted Economy 3) Market Economy The economic system in the United States is Market, or Capitalist Economy. What is freedom of religion? 1) You can practice any religion as long as you don’t do it in public. 2) You can not practice any religion. 3) You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion In the United States of America we recognize, respect, and acknowledge the right of every human being to practice their religion, or not practice any religion. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? 1) To Vote 2) Life and Liberty 3) Right to Travel The Declaration of Independence asserted the rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. 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 The Declaration of Independence announced that the United States is free from Great Britain. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 1) 27 Amendments 2) 10 Amendments 3) 2 Amendments The Constitution of the United States has 27 Amendments. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? 1) Freedom of Speech 2) To Vote 3) To serve on a Jury The first amendments asserts many rights or freedoms such as the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Press, and the right to petition the Government. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 1) The Bill or Rights 2) The Federal Amendments 3) The Constitutional Law The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. What is an amendment? 1) A change to the Constitution 2) Federal law 3) State Law What is the supreme law of the land? 1) The Constitution. 2) The law. 3) The Bill of rights. The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. What does the Constitution do? 1) Sets up the government 2) Sets up the State 3) Sets up the police The Constitution sets up the principles that are upheld by the government. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? 1) "We The People" 2) Freedom of Speech 3) The Bill of Rights The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. Your score is Restart The Test
