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Question 1: Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?

  • USSR
  • China
  • Italy
  • Spain

Question 2: Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

  • Korean War
  • Mexican-American War
  • French and Indian War
  • The Whiskey Rebellion

Question 3: Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

  • Roosevelt
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • Woodrow Wilson

Question 4: Name one power that is only for the federal government.

  • Make treaties
  • Manage state parks
  • License doctors
  • Conduct local elections

Question 5: What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

  • Declaration of Independence
  • The Bill of Rights
  • The Northwest Ordinance
  • The Gettysburg Address

Question 6: Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

  • Articles of Confederation
  • The Monroe Doctrine
  • The Olive Branch Petition
  • The Treaty of Paris

Question 7: How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

  • Two (2) years
  • Four (4) years
  • Six (6) years
  • Eight (8) years

Question 8: Do you know the name of your U.S. Representative?

  • Yes, I can or I know my state does not have one
  • No, I cannot

Question 9: The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

  • Executive branch
  • Legislative branch
  • Judicial branch
  • State branch

Question 10: Which TWO of the following describe the purpose of having three branches of government?

  • So one part does not become too powerful
  • Separation of powers
  • To give the Supreme Court the power to write laws
  • To limit the number of citizens who can vote

Question 11: What is the rule of law?

  • Everyone must follow the law.
  • Only citizens must follow the law.
  • The law only applies during times of war.
  • The law is a set of suggestions for behavior.

Question 12: What is the rule of law?

  • Leaders must obey the law.
  • Leaders can change laws without a vote.
  • Leaders are immune from all prosecution.
  • Leaders only follow state laws, not federal laws.

Question 13: Which TWO terms describe the economic system of the United States?

  • Capitalism
  • Free market economy
  • Total government control
  • Settlement economy

Question 14: What is the form of government of the United States?

  • Republic
  • Monarchy
  • Theocracy
  • Direct democracy

Question 15: Which TWO of the following explain why there are three branches of government?

  • Checks and balances
  • Separation of powers
  • To ensure the President has total control
  • To allow states to ignore federal laws

Question 16: The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

  • Declaration of Independence
  • Common Sense
  • The Magna Carta
  • The Northwest Ordinance

Question 17: If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

  • The Vice President (of the United States)
  • The Speaker of the House
  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • The Secretary of State

Question 18: Which TWO terms describe the economic system of the United States?

  • Capitalism
  • Free market economy
  • Mercantilism
  • Feudalism

Question 19: The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

  • Executive branch
  • The Senate
  • The Supreme Court
  • The House of Representatives

Question 20: Which TWO of the following describe the length of time a Supreme Court justice may serve?

  • Until they decide to retire
  • Less than 7 years
  • Exactly four years
  • Until the next census