Practice test 1

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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

1. Lists every federal law
2. Declares an official national religion
3. Sets the federal income-tax rate
4. Forms the government

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Why were the Federalist Papers important?

1. They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
2. They listed the 13 colonies.
3. They declared independence from Britain.
4. They abolished slavery in the colonies.

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Name the three branches of government.

1. Legislative, executive, and judicial
2. House, Senate, and Cabinet
3. Republican, Democratic, and Independent
4. President, military, and police

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

1. Ended the Revolutionary War
2. Created the United States Constitution
3. Started the Civil War
4. Freed the slaves

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What is Veterans Day?

1. A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
2. A holiday celebrating the Constitution
3. A holiday celebrating Independence Day
4. A holiday for soldiers who died in service

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Name one example of an American innovation.

1. Gunpowder (in China)
2. Pasteurization process
3. Light bulb
4. European movable-type printing

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Who elects U.S. senators?

1. Citizens from their state
2. Members of the House by majority vote
3. The state's governor
4. All U.S. citizens nationwide

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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

1. Because there are 13 articles of the Constitution
2. (Because there were) 13 original colonies
3. Because of 13 wars in U.S. history
4. Because of 13 amendments in the Bill of Rights

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

1. November 11, 1783
2. July 4, 1789
3. September 17, 1787
4. July 4, 1776

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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

1. Because senators are older
2. Because districts are smaller than states
3. To more closely follow public opinion
4. Because the Constitution requires it during war

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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

1. It says America is free from British control.
2. It set the boundaries of the original states.
3. It granted voting rights to all citizens.
4. It created the federal court system.

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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

1. Executive orders by the President
2. Amendments
3. Decisions of the Supreme Court
4. A simple majority vote in Congress

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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

1. New York (Harbor)
2. Boston Harbor
3. San Francisco Bay
4. Washington, D.C.

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When did the Great Depression start?

1. The Great Crash (1929)
2. After Pearl Harbor (1941)
3. After World War II (1945)
4. Stock market crash of 1987

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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

1. Eight (8) years
2. Ten (10) years
3. Six (6) years
4. Life

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Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

1. A four-star general
2. The Speaker of the House
3. The President (of the United States)
4. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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What is Independence Day?

1. A holiday honoring fallen soldiers
2. A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
3. A holiday celebrating the Constitution's signing
4. A holiday honoring U.S. presidents

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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

1. Korean War
2. Vietnam War
3. Revolutionary War
4. War of 1812

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What founding document was written in 1787?

1. Articles of Confederation
2. Federalist Papers
3. (U.S.) Constitution
4. Mayflower Compact

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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

1. Self-government
2. Only Congress represents the nation
3. The government rules without limits
4. Only landowners may take part in government