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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Articles of Confederation could be considereda declaration of independenceour first constitutionan amendment to the Constitution
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe capital of the United States isSpringfieldBostonWashington DCPhiladelphia
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho said “Give me liberty or give me death.”?Patrick HenryGeorge WashingtonBen FranklinPaul Reever
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first President of the United States?Thomas JeffersonJohn AdamsBen FranklinGeorge Washington
- 5. Multiple Choice___has the power to raise, borrow, and manage government spending.PresidentCongressSupreme CourtThe Cabinet
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Bill of Rights does not give a person the right to criticize a government official.TrueFalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceUnited States senators are elected by the people of the entire state.TrueFalse
- 8. Multiple Choice_____of the Senate is elected every two years.one-thirdtwo-thirdthree-fourthone-half
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA United States senators may be reelected _____.oncetwicethree timeunlimited number of times
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe House of Representatives does not get involved in impeachment cases.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceUnder certain conditions, the House of Representatives selects the President of the United States.trueFalse
- 12. Multiple Choice_____vote is necessary for Congress to override the president’s veto.4/31/22/31/3
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMakes the country's’ laws.Executive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIs the court system of this countryExecutive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 15. Multiple ChoiceEnforces the lawsExecutive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 16. Multiple ChoiceInterprets the laws and administers justice.Executive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHas two house.Executive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe original Constitution outlawed slavery.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was signed in 1787.TrueFalse
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.TrueFalse
- 22. Multiple Choice____is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.Redo lawhabeas corpus lawex post facto law
- 23. Multiple ChoiceEach state must treat citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.truefalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe president is head of the______.Executive BranchLegislative BranchJudicial Branch
- 25. Multiple ChoiceStates can make treaties with foreign countries.truefalse
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that did not even exists in 1787.truefalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these rights is not an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?lifeLibertyeducationpursuit of happiness
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was written by:George WashingtonThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsBen Franklin
- 29. Multiple ChoiceHow many amendments have been added to the Constitution?10212730
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn our First Amendment, which of these is not a freedom?Freedom of EmploymentFreedom of speechFreedom of religionFreedom of Press
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment limits the president’s term?17202224
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment deals with the voting rights of 18 year olds?18202627
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the minimum age to be the president?25303540
- 34. Multiple ChoiceHow long is a president’s term?2 years4 years6 years8 years
- 35. Multiple ChoiceHow many terms can a president serve?1 term2 terms3 termsunlimited number of terms
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat vote really elects the President of the United States?the people'selectoral college'sCongress'The Cabinet's
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe ______Plan submitted by James Madison, proposed two houses of Congress based up population.VirginiaNew Jersery3/5 CompromiseNew York
- 38. Multiple ChoiceMeet in the Capitol BuildingSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 39. Multiple ChoiceHas a 6 year termSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 40. Multiple ChoiceElected every 2 yearsSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 41. Multiple ChoiceHas the Vice Presidents as the Presiding OfficeSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 42. Multiple ChoicePasses bills they hope will become lawsSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 43. Multiple ChoiceMust be at least 25SenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 44. Multiple ChoiceHas 100 membersSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 45. Multiple ChoiceApproves or rejects treatiesSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 46. Multiple ChoiceHas 435 membersSenateHouse of RepresentativeBothNeither
- 47. Multiple Choice_____is the federal government’s plan for raising and spending money for a year.deficitbudgetsurplusNational Debt
- 48. Multiple Choice___is the sharing of power by the federal government and the state governments.DemocracyFederalismState PowerRepublic
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThe United State Supreme Court Justices are appointed bythe PresidentCongressSupreme CourtThe Cabinet
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe United States flag should be in the rear of a parade procession.truefalse
- 51. Multiple ChoiceThere are ___justices on the Supreme Court.36912
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThe executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.TrueFalse
- 53. Multiple Choice____was the only president ever to resign.NixonClintonWashingtonBush
- 54. Multiple ChoiceThis court case established the precedent for judicial review.Joe vs the valcanoMarbury vs MadisonMiranda vs ArizonaRoe vs Wade
- 55. Multiple ChoiceAfter a bill has passed the two houses of congress, it is sent to the:Supreme courtPresidentSpeaker of the Housestates
- 56. Multiple ChoiceHow many senators from each state?1234
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the least number of representatives a state may have?1234
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?stateoriginal coloniesbill of rightsAmerican wars
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?stateoriginal coloniesbill of rightsAmerican wars
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThe national budget is presented by thePresidentVice-PresidentSecretary of StateChief Justice
- 61. Multiple ChoiceHow many women have been President of the United States?0123
- 62. Multiple ChoiceHe/she is the chief legal officer for the United StateAttorney GeneralSecretary of stateSecretary of the interiorSecretary of Agriculture
- 63. Multiple ChoiceThe president’s official in charge of the US farm program isSecretary of LaborSecretary of stateSecretary of the interiorSecretary of Agriculture
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThe president’s official in charge of the defence of our country isSecretary of LaborSecretary of stateSecretary of DefenseSecretary of Agriculture
- 65. Multiple ChoiceThe president’s official in charge of the natural resources of the nation is the:Secretary of LaborSecretary of stateSecretary of DefenseSecretary of Interior
- 66. Multiple ChoiceThe President-elect assumes duties of the office on:January 1January 4January 20March 20
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWho has veto power?Vice PresidentPresidentSecretary of StateCongress
- 68. Multiple ChoiceIf the president should die, who would become president?Vice presidentSecretary of stateSpeaker of the housePresident Pro Tempore
- 69. Multiple ChoiceThere are ____Cabinet positions.5101520
- 70. Multiple ChoiceThe president can call both houses of Congress into special session.TrueFalse
- 71. Multiple ChoiceBoth the federal and state governments can establish a court system.TrueFalse
- 72. Multiple ChoiceIf a president does not act on a bill within 10 days it will become a law if Congress is in session.TrueFalse
- 73. Multiple ChoiceTo become president you must be a natural born citizen.truefalse
- 74. Multiple ChoiceThe next presidential election will be in ____.2016201720182019
- 75. Multiple ChoiceBoth the president and Congress may veto a bill.truefalse
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