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What Is the Supreme Law of the Land?
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The Declaration of Independence
2
The Bill of Rights
3
The Constitution
4
The Emancipation Proclamation
The U.S. Constitution forms the foundation of all American law and outlines the structure of the government.
Who Was the First President of the United States?
1
John Adams
2
Thomas Jefferson
3
George Washington
4
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington was unanimously elected and served as the first U.S. president from 1789 to 1797.
How Many U. S. Senators Are There?
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50
2
200
3
100
4
435
There are 100 U.S. Senators—two from each state—serving staggered six-year terms in Congress.
What Do We Call the First Ten Amendments to the Constitution?
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The Bill of Rights
2
The Articles
3
The Preamble
4
The Declaration
The Bill of Rights lists key personal freedoms and limits government power to protect individual rights.
How Many Voting Members Are in the House of Representatives?
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100
2
435
3
102
4
50
The House has 435 voting members, with the number per state based on population size.
What Is the Economic System in the United States?
1
Socialist
2
Feudal
3
Communist
4
Capitalist
The U.S. follows a capitalist economy, where private individuals own businesses and market forces determine prices.
What Does the Judicial Branch Do?
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Interprets laws
2
Writes laws
3
Collects taxes
4
Enforces laws
The judicial branch evaluates whether laws align with the Constitution and interprets how they are applied.
When Do We Celebrate Independence Day?
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November 11
2
June 14
3
July 4
4
September 17
Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
What Is the Capital of the United States?
1
Philadelphia
2
New York City
3
Boston
4
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. has been the U.S. capital since 1800 and houses the federal government.
What Is One Right or Freedom From the First Amendment?
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Freedom of speech
2
Freedom from taxes
3
Right to bear arms
4
Right to vote
The First Amendment protects several liberties including speech, religion, assembly, and the press.
What Are the Two Parts of the U. S. Congress?
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Supreme Court and Senate
2
President and Cabinet
3
Senate and House
4
Governor and Mayor
The U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Who Signs Bills Into Law?
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The Vice President
2
The Chief Justice
3
The Speaker of the House
4
The President
Once Congress passes a bill, the President signs it into law or can veto it.
What Is the Highest Court in the United States?
1
The Supreme Court
2
The Federal Court
3
The Court of Appeals
4
The District Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest legal authority and reviews constitutionality of lower court decisions.
What Is One Power of the Federal Government?
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Print money
2
Build schools
3
Issue driver’s licenses
4
Set local taxes
Only the federal government can print and issue currency for national circulation.
What Is One Power of the States?
1
Print postage
2
Declare war
3
Provide schooling and education
4
Coin money
States control public education, healthcare systems, and set policies on intrastate commerce.
What Is the Political Party of the Current U. S. President?
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Green
2
Republican
3
Democratic
4
Independent
As of 2025, the current President of the United States is a member of the Democratic Party.
What Age Must Citizens Be to Vote for President?
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18
2
16
3
21
4
25
U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote in federal elections, including for President.
What Is One Responsibility Only for United States Citizens?
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Pay income taxes
2
Attend school
3
Serve on a jury
4
Obey traffic laws
Only U.S. citizens can serve on a jury and vote in federal elections.
Who Is in Charge of the Executive Branch?
1
The Chief Justice
2
The Speaker
3
The President
4
The Vice President
The executive branch is led by the President, who serves as head of state and Commander-in-Chief.
Who Vetoes Bills?
1
The Speaker of the House
2
The Supreme Court
3
The President
4
Congress
The President can reject legislation passed by Congress using the power of the veto.
What Does the President’s Cabinet Do?
1
Passes laws
2
Appoints judges
3
Interprets laws
4
Advises the President
The Cabinet is composed of the heads of executive departments who advise the President on key issues.
What Are Two Major Political Parties in the United States?
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Democratic and Republican
2
Green and Libertarian
3
Tea and Progressive
4
Independent and Federalist
The two dominant U.S. political parties are the Democratic and Republican parties.
What Is the Term Length for a U. S. Senator?
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4 years
2
6 years
3
8 years
4
2 years
U.S. Senators serve six-year terms, with elections staggered so only a third run each cycle.
What Is the Term Length for a Member of the House of Representatives?
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1 year
2
4 years
3
6 years
4
2 years
Representatives serve two-year terms and are all up for election every even-numbered year.
Who Becomes President if the President Can No Longer Serve?
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The Secretary of State
2
The Senate Majority Leader
3
The Vice President
4
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President is first in the presidential line of succession.
Who Becomes President if Both the President and Vice President Can No Longer Serve?
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The Speaker of the House
2
The Chief Justice
3
The Secretary of Defense
4
The Senate Majority Leader
If both the President and Vice President cannot serve, the Speaker becomes President under the Succession Act.
What Do We Show Loyalty to When We Say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The military
2
The flag bearer
3
The United States
4
The President
The Pledge of Allegiance expresses loyalty to the U.S. flag and the nation it represents.
What Is One Promise Made When Becoming a U. S. Citizen?
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Always vote
2
Join the military
3
Obey U.S. laws
4
Run for office
Naturalized citizens promise to support the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States.
Who Lived in America Before the Europeans Arrived?
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French settlers
2
Pilgrims
3
Native Americans
4
African Americans
Native American tribes inhabited North America long before the arrival of European explorers and settlers.
What Group of People Was Taken to America and Sold as Slaves?
1
Germans
2
Africans
3
Irish
4
Chinese
Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade for labor.
What Did the Declaration of Independence Do?
1
Formed the Supreme Court
2
Declared our independence from Britain
3
Established the U.S. Constitution
4
Ended the Civil War
The Declaration of Independence announced America's separation from British rule in 1776.
Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Benjamin Franklin
2
James Madison
3
Thomas Jefferson
4
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776.
When Was the Constitution Written?
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1787
2
1776
3
1791
4
1803
The Constitution was drafted in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
What Territory Did the U. S. Buy From France in 1803?
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Alaska
2
Florida
3
The Louisiana Territory
4
Texas
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S. and expanded western territory significantly.
What Is One Reason Colonists Came to America?
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Climate
2
Loyalty to the King
3
Cheap transportation
4
Freedom
Many colonists sought freedom from religious persecution and political oppression in Europe.
What Ocean Is on the West Coast of the United States?
1
Pacific
2
Atlantic
3
Indian
4
Arctic
The Pacific Ocean borders the western coast of the U.S., stretching from California to Washington.
What Ocean Is on the East Coast of the United States?
1
Arctic
2
Gulf
3
Atlantic
4
Pacific
The Atlantic Ocean borders the eastern coastline from Maine to Florida.
Why Does the Flag Have 13 Stripes?
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One for each original colony
2
One for each state
3
One for each battle
4
One for each amendment
The 13 stripes represent the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain.
Why Does the Flag Have 50 Stars?
1
One for each law
2
One for each president
3
One for each territory
4
One for each state
The 50 stars represent the 50 states that make up the United States.
What Is the National Anthem of the United States?
1
God Bless America
2
America the Beautiful
3
The Star-Spangled Banner
4
Yankee Doodle
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812 after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
What Movement Tried to End Racial Discrimination?
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Temperance Movement
2
Civil Rights Movement
3
Abolitionist Movement
4
Green Movement
The Civil Rights Movement fought for equal rights for African Americans and ended legal segregation in the 1960s.
What Did Martin Luther King Jr. Do?
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Signed the Constitution
2
Became a president
3
Wrote the Declaration
4
Fought for civil rights
Martin Luther King Jr. led nonviolent protests that promoted racial equality and inspired civil rights legislation.
Who Freed the Slaves?
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George Washington
2
Ulysses S. Grant
3
Frederick Douglass
4
Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring freedom for slaves in Confederate states.
What War Was Fought Between the North and South in the U. S.?
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Revolutionary War
2
World War I
3
Mexican-American War
4
Civil War
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought over slavery and states’ rights between the Union and Confederacy.
Who Is Known as the “Father of Our Country”?
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Abraham Lincoln
2
Thomas Paine
3
George Washington
4
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington earned the title for his leadership in the American Revolution and the founding of the republic.
What Did the Emancipation Proclamation Do?
1
Banned alcohol
2
Freed slaves in Confederate states
3
Established the Supreme Court
4
Ended the Civil War
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in areas under Confederate control during the Civil War.
When Do Americans Vote for President?
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The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
2
July 4
3
January 1
4
December 25
Presidential elections are held every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
How Many Justices Are on the Supreme Court?
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Twelve
2
Seven
3
Nine
4
Ten
There are nine Supreme Court justices who interpret federal laws and rule on constitutional questions.
Who Is the Commander-In-Chief of the Military?
1
The Speaker
2
The Vice President
3
The President
4
The Secretary of Defense
The President commands all U.S. armed forces as designated by the Constitution.
What Is One Reason the U. S. Entered World War I?
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
2
Rise of communism
3
Oil shortages
4
German submarine attacks on U.S. ships
Unrestricted German submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram led the U.S. to join the war in 1917.
What Major Event Happened on September 11, 2001?
1
World War II ended
2
NASA launched Apollo 11
3
Stock market crashed
4
Terrorists attacked the United States
Terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda on U.S. soil changed national security policy and led to the War on Terror.
What Did Susan B. Anthony Do?
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Led U.S. troops
2
Founded the Red Cross
3
Fought for women’s rights
4
Wrote the Constitution
Susan B. Anthony was a key leader in the women’s suffrage movement advocating for the right to vote.
Who Was President During the Great Depression and World War II?
1
Herbert Hoover
2
Calvin Coolidge
3
Dwight D. Eisenhower
4
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt served four terms and led the U.S. through economic crisis and global war.
Who Wrote the U. S. Constitution?
1
Alexander Hamilton
2
James Madison
3
Thomas Paine
4
George Washington
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” for drafting and promoting it at the convention.
What Is One Thing Benjamin Franklin Is Famous for?
1
U.S. diplomat
2
Civil War general
3
Supreme Court Justice
4
President
Benjamin Franklin was a founding father, inventor, and served as U.S. ambassador to France during the Revolution.
What Does Freedom of Religion Mean?
1
You can practice any religion or none
2
The government chooses your religion
3
You must attend church
4
Only certain religions are legal
Freedom of religion means people are free to believe, worship, or not worship as they choose.
What Is the Primary Function of the Legislative Branch?
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To enforce laws
2
To make laws
3
To interpret laws
4
To fund the military
The legislative branch, made up of Congress, is responsible for drafting and passing new federal laws.
What Are the Two Longest Rivers in the United States?
1
Colorado and Rio Grande
2
Yukon and Columbia
3
Missouri and Mississippi
4
Ohio and Hudson
The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are the two longest rivers, crucial for commerce and transportation.
What U. S. State Borders Canada?
1
Texas
2
Minnesota
3
Alabama
4
Florida
Several states border Canada, including Minnesota, which shares a long northern boundary with the country.
Name One U. S. Territory.
1
Greenland
2
Puerto Rico
3
Cuba
4
Mexico
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, meaning it’s under U.S. jurisdiction but isn’t a state.
Who Elects Members of the House of Representatives?
1
Citizens of their district
2
Supreme Court Justices
3
The state legislature
4
The President
Each House representative is elected directly by voters in their specific congressional district every two years.
Who Was President During World War I?
1
Woodrow Wilson
2
Franklin D. Roosevelt
3
Warren G. Harding
4
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson led the U.S. through World War I and proposed the League of Nations.
What Was the Cold War About?
1
World War I alliances
2
Oil embargo
3
Struggle between U.S. and Soviet Union
4
Civil rights protests
The Cold War involved ideological and political tensions between the U.S. and USSR from 1945–1991.
What Movement Sought to Give Women the Right to Vote?
1
Civil Rights Movement
2
Industrial Revolution
3
Women’s suffrage
4
Prohibition
The women’s suffrage movement led to the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
How Many Stars Were on the U. S. Flag in 1812?
1
13
2
50
3
25
4
18
There were 18 stars on the U.S. flag in 1812, representing the number of states in the Union at that time.
What Does the U. S. Constitution Do?
1
Imposes taxes
2
Sets up the government
3
Appoints judges
4
Builds roads
The Constitution outlines the structure, powers, and limits of the national government.
Name One American Indian Tribe in the United States.
1
Aztec
2
Zulu
3
Inuit
4
Navajo
The Navajo are a prominent Native American tribe primarily located in the Southwestern U.S.
What Was One Important Thing Abraham Lincoln Did?
1
Founded the Air Force
2
Preserved the Union
3
Passed the Bill of Rights
4
Invented the telegraph
Lincoln preserved the United States during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who Was the U. S. President During the Louisiana Purchase?
1
James Monroe
2
John Adams
3
Andrew Jackson
4
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the country.
What Is the Name of the U. S. National Anthem?
1
America the Beautiful
2
The Star-Spangled Banner
3
My Country, ’Tis of Thee
4
This Land Is Your Land
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was inspired by the sight of the American flag after a night of battle.
Which President Signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Into Law?
1
John F. Kennedy
2
Lyndon B. Johnson
3
Dwight D. Eisenhower
4
Richard Nixon
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this landmark law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, or sex.
What State Was the Last to Join the United States?
1
Arizona
2
Alaska
3
New Mexico
4
Hawaii
Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, completing the nation’s current geographic composition.
Who Is the Current Chief Justice of the United States?
1
Elena Kagan
2
Merrick Garland
3
John Roberts
4
Clarence Thomas
John Roberts has served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court since 2005.
What Is One War Fought by the United States in the 1900s?
1
War of 1812
2
Mexican-American War
3
Revolutionary War
4
World War II
World War II (1939–1945) involved U.S. forces fighting in both Europe and the Pacific to stop totalitarian regimes.
Name One State That Borders Mexico.
1
Oklahoma
2
California
3
Nevada
4
Arkansas
California shares a southern border with Mexico, along with Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
What Does the President’s Cabinet Include?
1
State governors
2
Secretaries of executive departments
3
Supreme Court justices
4
Mayors of cities
The Cabinet is composed of department heads who help advise the President on national issues and policies.
When Must All Men Register for the Selective Service?
1
Only if enlisted
2
At age 21
3
At age 25
4
At age 18
U.S. law requires male citizens and immigrants ages 18–25 to register in case of a national draft.
What Is One Example of a U. S. National Symbol?
1
Lincoln Memorial
2
Statue of Liberty
3
Bald eagle
4
Redwood Tree
The bald eagle was chosen as the national bird and symbol of strength and freedom in 1782.
What Territory Did the U. S. Gain From Spain in 1898?
1
Puerto Rico
2
Honduras
3
Cuba
4
Hawaii
Puerto Rico was ceded to the U.S. by Spain following the Spanish-American War under the Treaty of Paris.
What Year Did the United States Declare Independence?
1
1791
2
1804
3
1776
4
1787
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence from British rule.
Who Is Considered the Principal Author of the Bill of Rights?
1
Thomas Jefferson
2
James Madison
3
Alexander Hamilton
4
John Adams
James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress in 1789 to protect individual liberties.
What Do We Call the Belief That Power Ultimately Belongs to the People?
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Federalism
2
Judicial review
3
Popular sovereignty
4
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty means government derives its power from the people through elections and civic participation.
What Is the System That Prevents One Branch From Becoming Too Powerful?
1
Direct democracy
2
Constitutional override
3
Checks and balances
4
Executive privilege
Checks and balances ensure no branch—executive, legislative, or judicial—can operate without oversight from the others.
Why Are There Three Branches of Government?
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To elect more officials
2
To simplify voting
3
To prevent one from becoming too powerful
4
To reduce laws
The separation of powers divides authority among branches to ensure no single group dominates government decisions.
What Is the Minimum Voting Age for Federal Elections?
1
17
2
25
3
18
4
21
The 26th Amendment set the legal voting age for federal elections at 18 years old in 1971.
Which U. S. President Warned Against Political Parties and Foreign Alliances?
1
Thomas Jefferson
2
Andrew Jackson
3
John Adams
4
George Washington
In his farewell address, Washington cautioned Americans about political factions and entangling foreign alliances.
Which U. S. Document Begins With “We the People”?
1
The Articles of Confederation
2
The Constitution
3
The Declaration of Independence
4
The Bill of Rights
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution opens with “We the People,” emphasizing the power of the populace.
Which President Made the Louisiana Purchase?
1
James Monroe
2
James Madison
3
Thomas Jefferson
4
Andrew Jackson
President Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, nearly doubling U.S. land.
Why Did the Colonists Fight the British?
1
High taxes and lack of representation
2
Desire to join Spain
3
Religious disagreements
4
Dislike of the King
Colonists revolted against British control due to taxation without representation and other oppressive policies.
What Does the U. S. Flag Represent?
1
The president
2
The union of the states
3
The army
4
Congress
The flag’s stars and stripes represent the union and history of the states that make up the nation.
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