Question 1 of 20
American History 65/20
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
A the temperance movement
B the Cold War
C the civil rights movement
D the women's suffrage movement
Explanation
The civil rights movement (1950s-1960s) ended legal segregation and expanded rights.
Question 2 of 20
American History 65/20
Who was the first President?
A Thomas Jefferson
B John Adams
C George Washington
D Abraham Lincoln
Explanation
George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. President on April 30, 1789.
Question 3 of 20
American History 65/20
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
A the Civil War
B the Korean War
C World War II
D the Vietnam War
Explanation
Dwight D. Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WWII.
Question 4 of 20
American Government 65/20
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
A Democratic and Republican
B Liberal and Conservative
C Federalist and Whig
D Green and Libertarian
Explanation
Democrats and Republicans are the two major political parties in modern U.S. politics.
Question 5 of 20
American Government 65/20
In what month do we vote for President?
A January
B November
C October
D July
Explanation
Presidential elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Question 6 of 20
American Government 65/20
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
A the Supreme Court and the lower courts
B the President and the Cabinet
C the federal and state legislatures
D the Senate and the House of Representatives
Explanation
The U.S. Congress has two chambers: the Senate (100) and House of Representatives (435).
Question 7 of 20
American History 65/20
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
A The Civil Rights Act passed
B Terrorists attacked the United States
C The Berlin Wall fell
D World War II ended
Explanation
On 9/11, terrorists hijacked four planes; nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks.
Question 8 of 20
American Government 65/20
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A December 31
B July 4
C January 1
D April 15
Explanation
Federal income tax returns are due by April 15 (or the next business day if it falls on a weekend).
Question 9 of 20
American History 65/20
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
A World War II
B the Civil War
C the Revolutionary War
D the War of 1812
Explanation
The U.S. fought WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War in the 1900s.
Question 10 of 20
American Government 65/20 Dynamic
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
A Check whitehouse.gov for current name
B the Vice President
C George Washington
D Abraham Lincoln
Explanation
This answer changes after each presidential election. Always verify the current name at whitehouse.gov.
Question 11 of 20
American Government 65/20
What is the economic system in the United States?
A capitalist economy
B communist economy
C socialist economy
D command economy
Explanation
The US has a capitalist (market) economy where businesses and individuals own most resources.
Question 12 of 20
American Government 65/20
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
A register a car
B serve on a jury
C obey traffic laws
D pay sales tax
Explanation
Jury duty and voting in federal elections are responsibilities exclusive to U.S. citizens.
Question 13 of 20
American Government 65/20 Dynamic
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
A the Speaker of the House
B the Vice President
C Answers will vary — visit senate.gov
D the Chief Justice
Explanation
Find your state's senators at senate.gov. (Residents of D.C. and U.S. territories may answer that D.C. or the territory has no U.S. Senators.)
Question 14 of 20
Integrated Civics 65/20
What is the capital of the United States?
A Philadelphia
B Los Angeles
C Washington, D.C.
D New York City
Explanation
Washington, D.C. has been the capital of the United States since 1800.
Question 15 of 20
American Government 65/20
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A right to a jury trial
B right to bear arms
C right to vote at age 18
D freedom of speech
Explanation
The First Amendment protects speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, and petition.
Question 16 of 20
American Government 65/20
What is the capital of your state?
A Answers will vary by state
B Philadelphia
C Washington, D.C.
D New York City
Explanation
Each state has its own capital. (D.C. residents and territory residents may give the appropriate answer for their location.)
Question 17 of 20
American History 65/20
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
A founded the Republican Party
B wrote the Constitution
C freed the slaves and led the U.S. during the Civil War
D explored the Louisiana Purchase
Explanation
Lincoln led the Union through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Question 18 of 20
American Government 65/20
Name one branch or part of the government.
A the FBI
B Congress
C the Pentagon
D the United Nations
Explanation
The three branches are Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), Judicial (Courts).
Question 19 of 20
American Government 65/20
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
A 21 and older
B 18 and older
C 16 and older
D 25 and older
Explanation
The 26th Amendment set the voting age at 18.
Question 20 of 20
Integrated Civics 65/20
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A San Francisco Bay
B Boston Harbor
C Washington, D.C.
D New York Harbor (Liberty Island)
Explanation
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.