System of Gov.
Rights/Responsibilities
History
1800s
Symbols/Holidays
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
100
When you become a U.S. citizen, what promise do you make? a. obey the laws of the United States b. be loyal to the United States c. defend the Constitution and laws of the United States d. all the above are correct
all are correct
100
When was the constitution written? a. 1787 b. 1802 c. 1987 d. 1776
1787
100
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? a. The Northwest Territory b. Alaska c. The Louisiana Territory d. Canada
The Louisiana Territory
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
thirteen original colonies
200
How can one branch of government be stopped from becoming too strong? a. martial law b. the U.S. military c. the president d. checks and balances
checks and balances
200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
United States
200
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.W. Constitution. Name one of the writers. a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson c. Benjamin Franklin d. James Madison
James Madison
200
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? a. led the United States during the Civil War b. invented the Cotton Gin c. led the United States during the American Revolution d. led the United States during the War of 1812 e. all the above
led the United States during the Civil War
200
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
50 United States states
300
The executive branch is run by who? a. Secretary of Defense b. President c. Secretary of Commerce d. Supreme Court
President
300
What are two rights that are only for U.S. citizens? a. right to vote, right to run for president b. right to free speech, freedom of religion c. right to bear arms, right to free speech d. right to succeed, right to pursue happiness
right to vote, right to run for president
300
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? a. started the first free libraries b. first Postmaster General of the United States c. U. S. diplomat d. All the above
All the above
300
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? a. created state borders b. ended World War II c. freed the slaves d. ended the American Revolution
freed the slaves
300
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
400
Federal laws are made by: a. Attorney General b. Department of Justice c. FBI d. Congress
Congress
400
Name two rights for everyone living in the U.S.. a. right to bear arms, right to free speech b. right to succeed, right to pursue happiness c. right to vote, right to a job d. right to free speech, right to health care
right to bear arms, right to free speech
400
Who is the "Father of Our Country"? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Benjamin Franklin d. Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
400
What did Susan B. Anthony do? a. invented the polio vaccine b. discovered electricity c. taught Helen Keller d. fought for women's rights e. all the above
fought for women's rights
400
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
500
Name the two parts of the U.S. Congress.
Senate, House of Representatives
500
Which is a way that Americans can participate in the U.S. political process? a. publicly support or oppose an issue or policy; join a political party b. commit voter fraud; run for office c. publicly defame a political opponent, deny someone their freedom of religion d. throw rocks at public offices; join a civics group
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy; join a political party
500
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? a. John Adams b. Benjamin Franklin c. George Washington d. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
500
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. a. the American Revolution b. Civil War c. World War I d. World War II
Civil War
500
Which are two national U.S. holidays? a. Labor Day, Lady Gaga Day b. Thanksgiving, Christmas c. New Year's Day, Ground Hog Day d. Memorial Day, Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
Thanksgiving, Christmas
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