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History and Government100 Questions
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WhatWhat is the supreme law of the is the supreme law of the land?land?
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the Constitution
Question 2Question 2
WhatWhat does the Constitution do? does the Constitution do?
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sets up the government
Question 3Question 3
The idea of self-government is in the The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?What are these words?
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We the People
Question 4Question 4
What is an amendment?What is an amendment?
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a change to the Constitution
Question 5Question 5
What do we call the first ten What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?amendments to the Constitution?
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the Bill of Rights
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What is one right or freedom from What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?the First Amendment?
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speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
the government
Question 7Question 7
How many amendments does the How many amendments does the Constitution have?Constitution have?
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twenty-seven (27)
Question 8Question 8
What did the Declaration of What did the Declaration of Independence do?Independence do?
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announced our independence from Great
Britain
Question 9Question 9
What are two rights in the What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?Declaration of Independence?
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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Question 10Question 10
What is freedom of religion?What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Question 11Question 11
What is the economic system in the What is the economic system in the United States?United States?
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capitalist economy
Question 12Question 12
What is the “rule of law”?What is the “rule of law”?
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Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.
Question 13Question 13
Name one branch or part of the Name one branch or part of the government.government.
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Congress—legislative
President—executive
Courts—judicial
Question 14Question 14
What stops What stops oneone branch of branch of government from becoming too government from becoming too powerful?powerful?
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checks and balances
separation of powers
Question 15Question 15
Who is in charge of the executive Who is in charge of the executive branch?branch?
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the President
Question 16Question 16
Who makes federal laws?Who makes federal laws?
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Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
Question 17Question 17
What are What are twotwo parts of the U.S. parts of the U.S. Congress?Congress?
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the Senate
the House of Representatives
Question 18Question 18
How many U.S. Senators are there?How many U.S. Senators are there?
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one hundred (100)
Question 19Question 19
We elect a U.S. Senator for how We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?many years?
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six (6)
Question 20Question 20
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?Senators?
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Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
Question 21Question 21
The House of Representative has The House of Representative has how many voting members?how many voting members?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
Question 22Question 22
We elect a U.S. Representative for We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?how many years?
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two (2)
Question 23Question 23
Name your U.S. Representative?Name your U.S. Representative?
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Leonard Boswell
Question 24Question 24
Who does a U.S. Representative Who does a U.S. Representative represent?represent?
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all the people of the state
Question 25Question 25
Why do some states have more Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?Representatives than other states?
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because some states have more people
Question 26Question 26
We elect a President for how many We elect a President for how many years?years?
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four (4)
Question 27Question 27
In what month do we vote for In what month do we vote for President?President?
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November
Question 28Question 28
What is the name of the President of What is the name of the President of the United States now?the United States now?
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Barack Obama
Question 29Question 29
What is the name of the Vice What is the name of the Vice President now?President now?
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Joe Biden
Question 30Question 30
If the President can no longer serve, If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?who becomes President?
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the Vice President
Question 31Question 31
If both the President and the Vice If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who President can no longer serve, who becomes President?becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
Question 32Question 32
Who is the Commander and Chief of Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?the military?
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the President
Question 33Question 33
Who signs bills to become law?Who signs bills to become law?
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the President
Question 34Question 34
Who vetoes bills?Who vetoes bills?
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the President
Question 35Question 35
What does the President’s Cabinet What does the President’s Cabinet do?do?
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advises the President
Question 36Question 36
What are two Cabinet-level What are two Cabinet-level positions?positions?
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Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Question 37Question 37
What does the judicial branch do?What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews or interprets laws
Question 38Question 38
What is the highest court in the What is the highest court in the United States?United States?
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the Supreme Court
Question 39Question 39
How many justices are on the How many justices are on the Supreme Court?Supreme Court?
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nine (9)
Question 40Question 40
Who is the Chief Justice of the Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?United States?
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John G. Roberts, Jr.
Question 41Question 41
Under our Constitution, some powers Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. belong to the federal government. What is What is oneone power of the federal power of the federal government?government?
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to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to
make treaties
Question 42Question 42
Under our Constitution, some Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?is one power of the state?
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provide schooling and educationprovide protection (police)provide safety (fire department)give a driver's licenseapprove zoning and land use
Question 43Question 43
Who is the Governor of your state?Who is the Governor of your state?
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Chet Culver
Question 44Question 44
What is the capital of your state?What is the capital of your state?
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Des Moines
Question 45Question 45
What are the two major political What are the two major political parties in the United Sates?parties in the United Sates?
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Democratic and Republican
Question 46Question 46
What is the political party of the What is the political party of the President now?President now?
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Democratic Party
Question 47Question 47
What is the name of the Speaker of What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?the House of Representatives now?
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Nancy Pelosi
Question 48Question 48
There are four amendments to the There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Constitution about who can vote. Describe Describe oneone of them. of them.
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Citizens 18 and older can vote.
You don’t have to pay to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (men and women)
A male citizen of any race can vote.
Question 49Question 49
What is one responsibility that is What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?only for United States citizens?
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serve on a jury
vote
Question 50Question 50
What are two rights only for United What are two rights only for United States citizens?States citizens?
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apply for a federal job, vote, run for office, carry
a U.S. passport
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