Question 1 of 10
American Government
What is an amendment?
A a presidential order
B a Supreme Court ruling
C a change to the Constitution
D a state law
Explanation
An amendment is a formal change or addition to the Constitution.
Question 2 of 10
American History
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A George Washington
B John Adams
C Benjamin Franklin
D Thomas Jefferson
Explanation
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Question 3 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one state that borders Canada.
A California
B Texas
C Florida
D Michigan
Explanation
13 U.S. states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Alaska in the west.
Question 4 of 10
American Government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A the Federalist Papers
B the Bill of Rights
C the Articles of Confederation
D the Declaration of Independence
Explanation
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights and protect individual liberties.
Question 5 of 10
Integrated Civics
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A Pacific Ocean
B Arctic Ocean
C Indian Ocean
D Atlantic Ocean
Explanation
The Atlantic Ocean borders the U.S. East Coast.
Question 6 of 10
American Government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A Of the People
B We the People
C Life and Liberty
D In Order to
Explanation
The Constitution opens with 'We the People,' establishing that the government draws power from citizens.
Question 7 of 10
American History
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
A American Indians (Native Americans)
B the Spanish
C the British
D the French
Explanation
American Indians (Native Americans) lived in America for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
Question 8 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
A Hudson River
B Mississippi River
C Colorado River
D Rio Grande
Explanation
The Missouri (~2,341 mi) and Mississippi (~2,320 mi) are the two longest U.S. rivers.
Question 9 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one U.S. territory.
A Cuba
B Hawaii
C Alaska
D Puerto Rico
Explanation
U.S. territories include Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Question 10 of 10
American Government
What does the Constitution do?
A sets up the government and protects basic rights
B elects the President
C declares war on Britain
D writes the federal budget
Explanation
The Constitution establishes the government, defines its branches, and protects basic rights.