History
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Which of the following was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Spanish-American War
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
What is the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech & freedom of assembly
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
What two national U.S. holidays are on the civics test?
Labor Day and Veterans Day
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one the writers
James Madison
Under our Constitution, some power belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Education
Which of the following states borders Canada?
Alaska
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist/Market Economy
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is one promise you make when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to defend the U.S. Constitution
Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of federal government?
Make treaties
The idea of self government is the first three words of the Constitution.What are these words?
We the People
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States ?
Communism
What is the name of the Speaker of the House representative currently?
Mike Johnson
Which of the following is a U.S. Territory?
Guam
What did the Declaration of independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15