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- 1. Multiple Choice
1. Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state
One star for each president
One star for each original colony
One star for each constitutional amendment
- 2. Multiple Choice
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The state where you live
The United States of America
The Declaration of Independence
The President of the United States of America
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the political party of the current U.S. President?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Independent
Green Party
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mitch McConnell
Paul Ryan
Donald Trump
Mike Pence
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government
Draws boundaries
Freed the slaves
Ended the war with Great Britain
- 6. Multiple Choice
The idea of self-government is founded in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
We the united
We the citizens
We the Americans
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who is the current President of the United States?
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Mike Pence
George Bush
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who is the current Governor of Kentucky?
Ernie Fletcher
Jim Cox
Matt Bevin
Steve Beshear
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the census?
A poll on how well the President is doing
A count of illegal aliens
A periodic count of each state's population
The agency that deports illegal aliens
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Housing Branch
- 11. Multiple Choice
How often is the U.S. census taken?
Every year
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
The Chief Justice
The Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the national anthem?
God Bless the U.S.A.
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Chuck Schumer
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
Sarah Sanders
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a current U.S. Senator for the state of Kentucky?
Steve Beshear
Mitch McConnell
Donald Trump
Andy Barr
- 16. Multiple Choice
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets Laws
Enforces Bills
Creates Laws
Signs Bills
- 18. Multiple Choice
How many Senators are elected for each state?
4
7
2
3
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a U.S. citizen?
Pay taxes
Obey the laws
Serve on juries
Attend private school
- 20. Multiple Choice
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At birth
At age 16
At age 18
Men no longer have to register
- 21. Multiple Choice
How many years are there in one term of office for the President of the U.S.?
2
4
6
8
- 22. Multiple Choice
How is the number of U.S. Representatives determined for each state?
By state location
By state population
By state geographical size
By state political affiliation
- 23. Multiple Choice
How many years are there in one term of office for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2
4
6
8
- 24. Multiple Choice
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
265
380
435
519
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
The U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence
- 26. Multiple Choice
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
The military
The Bill of Rights
Checks and balances
The Federal Reserve
- 27. Multiple Choice
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies
They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution
They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War
They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress
- 28. Multiple Choice
The right to bear arms is granted in which amendment?
4th
2nd
9th
5th
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
Set Policy
Make Laws
Advise the President
Command the Military
- 30. Multiple Choice
In what month is the Election Day for the President of the United States?
January
June
August
November
- 31. Multiple Choice
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve in their office, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The U.S. Attorney General
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is the highest court in the United States?
The District Court
The Local Court
The Supreme Court
The Municipal Court
- 33. Multiple Choice
What is one right or freedom from the 1st Amendment?
To vote
Jury trial
Free speech
To bear arms
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is the economic system of the United States?
Barter or trade economy
Socialist or mutual economy
Capitalist or market economy
Communist or collective economy
- 35. Multiple Choice
Who vetoes bills?
The President
The Majority Leader
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 36. Multiple Choice
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
36
50
- 37. Multiple Choice
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
2
4
6
8
- 38. Multiple Choice
What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
The President and the Cabinet
The Supreme Court and the Superior Court
The U.S. Treasury and the State Department
The Senate and the House of Representatives
- 39. Multiple Choice
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
A preamble to the Constitution
An explanation of the Bill of Rights
An introduction to the Bill of Rights
- 41. Multiple Choice
How many U.S. Senators are there?
25
50
100
435
- 42. Multiple Choice
Which of the following in NOT an amendment to the U.S. Constitution about voting?
The 5th amendment gives the right to vote at age 21 and older
The 15th amendment allows people of other races to vote
The 19th amendment allows women to vote
The 26th amendment gives the right to vote at age 18 or older
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which of the following lists the 3 rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Free speech, justice, and religion
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Bear arms, pay taxes, and follow laws
Vote, jury duty, and education
- 44. Multiple Choice
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared freedom for the slaves
Declared equal rights for women
Declared freedom from Great Britain
Declared an end to the war with Great Britain
- 45. Multiple Choice
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- 46. Multiple Choice
If the President can no longer serve in their office, who becomes President?
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 47. Multiple Choice
How old do you have to be to vote for President?
16
18
21
25
- 48. Multiple Choice
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The U.S. Attorney General
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- 49. Multiple Choice
Who makes federal laws?
The FBI
The Attorney General
The Justice Department
The Congress
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is one branch of the federal government?
Governor
Judicial
Military
Treasury
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