"1. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Listen to the question
A
the President
B
the United States
C
the state where you live
D
Congress" "The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be loyal to the United States: ""I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."" We show loyalty to the United States when we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. Name one state that borders Canada. There are 13 states that border Canada: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska. Canada is the country to the north of the United States. The U.S. border with Canada changed many times in American history. But it has not changed since 1846.
"10. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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A
March 4, 1789
B
July 4, 1776
C
July 2, 1789
D
December 7, 178" "On July 4, 1776, the colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. It said the colonies were free from Great Britain. Representatives from the 13 colonies signed the Declaration. July 4, 1776, is a special date in American history. It is the day that the United States became an independent country, separate from Britain.
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"11. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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A
ten (10)
B
six (6)
C
four (4)
D
two (2)" "We elect U.S. senators for six years. Senators can run for as many terms as they want. Their job is to represent all the people of their state in the Senate.
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Alex Padilla
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Laphonza Butler
United States Senator california LA "
"2. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
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A
Arctic Ocean
B
Atlantic (Ocean)
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Indian Ocean" The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States. The Atlantic Ocean reaches from the East Coast of the United States to Europe and Africa. The 13 original colonies bordered the Atlantic Ocean.
"3. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Listen to the question
A
Slavs
B
Cherokee
C
Celts
D
Zawi Chemi" "Correct
There are hundreds of American Indian tribes in the United States today. The Cherokee is a large American Indian tribe. Cherokees are originally from the southeastern part of the United States. Some still live there today. Between 1838 and 1839, the United States government forced many Cherokee people to move to reservations, or areas, in Oklahoma.
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"3. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
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A
Reform and Green
B
Democratic and Republican
C
American and Blue-Moose
D
Democratic-Republican and Whigs" "
Democratic (donkey) and Republican (elephant) Party icons from a 1962 political cartoon urging citizens to vote. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Democratic (donkey) and Republican (elephant) Party icons from a 1962 political cartoon urging citizens to vote. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-116449.
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party are the two major political parties in the United States. Political parties are groups of people who organize to help candidates win elections and to create public policies. The members of the two major political parties are called the Democrats and the Republicans. The symbol of a donkey represents the Democrats. The symbol of an elephant represents the Republicans. Party membership is voluntary. Many people belong to a political party."
"4. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Listen to the question
A
the President Pro Tempore
B
the Speaker of the House
C
the Secretary of State
D
the Vice President" If the president can no longer serve, the vice president becomes the president. This has occurred nine times in American history. For example, on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas. Ninety-nine minutes after President Kennedy's death, Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president.
"4. When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
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A
March 4
B
July 4
C
June 30
D
January 1" "Correct
Patriotic celebration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Patriotic celebration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C
We celebrate Independence Day on July 4. Representatives from the colonies signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is the day the United States declared independence from Great Britain. On July 4, Americans celebrate in many different ways. We have parades, picnics, and watch fireworks. We celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4.
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"5. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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A
one hundred (100)
B
four hundred forty-one (441)
C
four hundred thirty-five (435)
D
two hundred (200)" There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives. Each state is divided into districts. Each district elects one representative. California is the state with the most people. It has more than 50 representatives. States with fewer people, like Alaska, have only one representative.
"5. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Listen to the question
A
Barack Obama
B
Anthony Kennedy
C
Joe Biden
D
John G. Roberts, Jr." "
Photo of U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts
Courtesy of the Supreme Court of the United States
The Chief Justice of the United States is the leader of the judicial branch. This person is one of nine justices of the Supreme Court."
"6. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Listen to the question
A
Canadians
B
English
C
Dutch
D
Africans" "
Slaves on a Southern plantation in May 1862. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Slaves on a Southern plantation in May 1862. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-04324.
Millions of Africans were taken to America and sold as slaves. For hundreds of years, slave owners treated slaves as property. Slaves had no rights. People in the United States did not agree about slavery. This was a major cause of the Civil War. In 1865, after the Civil War was over, slavery was illegal. Enslaved people became free citizens."
"6. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Listen to the question
A
Anthony Kennedy
B
John G. Roberts, Jr.
C
Joe Biden
D
Barack Obama" The Chief Justice of the United States is the leader of the judicial branch. This person is one of nine justices of the Supreme Court.
"7. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Listen to the question
A
Celts
B
Cherokee
C
Zawi Chemi
D
Slavs" There are hundreds of American Indian tribes in the United States today. The Cherokee is a large American Indian tribe. Cherokees are originally from the southeastern part of the United States. Some still live there today. Between 1838 and 1839, the United States government forced many Cherokee people to move to reservations, or areas, in Oklahoma.
"8. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Listen to the question
A
Congress shall make
B
We the People
C
We the British
D
We the Colonists"
"9. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*
Listen to the question
C
World War 1
Correct" The United States fought five wars in the 1900s: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War. In 1917, 2 million American soldiers went to France to help end World War I. The United States joined France, Britain, and Russia in a war against Germany and Austria-Hungary. The war ended in 1918.
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2. What is the political party of the President now?
Listen to the question
A
Green Party
B
Independent Party
C
Democratic Party
D
Republican Party" "Correct
Today, there are two major political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans. The political party of the president might change in each election."
"7. Who signs bills to become laws?
Listen to the question
A
the Secretary of State
B
the President
C
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D
the Vice President" "The president signs bills to become laws. A bill is a proposed law. Members of Congress write bills to address issues that are important to the American people. They vote on bills. If Congress accepts a bill, they send it to the president to be signed. If the president agrees with the bill, the president signs it. Then the bill becomes a law.
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"8. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Listen to the question
A
World War I
B
Korean War
C
World War II
D
Mexican-American War" The United States fought four wars in the 1800s: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. The United States fought Mexico in the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848. The United States wanted to expand west. In 1846, the government of the United States decided it wanted land that belonged to Mexico. Many citizens of the United States and Mexico lived on that land. The United States won the war. The land that was once part of Mexico became part of the United States. That land now forms the states of California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.
"9. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*
Listen to the question
A
fought for women's suffrage
B
fought for civil rights
C
became a U.S. Senator
D
ran for President of the United States" Martin Luther King, Jr., fought for civil rights and worked for equality for all Americans. In some places, it was difficult for African Americans and other groups to vote in elections. One citizen who is famous for helping the government change is Martin Luther King, Jr. He worked for equality for all Americans. He led thousands of men and women in nonviolent protests. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that nonviolent protest was more powerful than violence. The government passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These laws ended segregation and protected voting rights. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. Each year in January, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
"10. When was the Constitution written?
Listen to the question
A
1790
B
1789
C
1776
D
1787" The Constitution was written in 1787. The American army won the War of Independence in 1783. For several years, the United States was governed by a congress of representatives from the states. But in 1787, delegates for the states met in Philadelphia to create a stronger federal government. They wrote the Constitution that gave the framework for the government we have today. The Constitution was written in 1787.
"11. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Listen to the question
A
the state legislatures
B
all people of the state
C
only the people of the state who belong to the senator's political party
D
only the people in the state who voted for the senator" "A U.S. senator represents all the people in a state. Each state has two senators. Every citizen who is 18 or older and living in a state can vote for both senators from that state. The number of U.S. senators does not change if a state has more people or fewer people living in it. This way, every state has equal representation in the Senate.
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"12. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Listen to the question
A
Canadians
B
English
C
Dutch
D
Africans" Millions of Africans were taken to America and sold as slaves. For hundreds of years, slave owners treated slaves as property. Slaves had no rights. People in the United States did not agree about slavery. This was a major cause of the Civil War. In 1865, after the Civil War was over, slavery was illegal. Enslaved people became free citizens.
"13. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
Listen to the question
A
July 4
B
April 15
C
May 15
D
March 15" April 15 is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms. The Constitution gives the federal government the power to collect taxes. Taxes pay for things like national defense, educational programs, and Social Security. April 15 is the last day we can send our federal income tax forms. We send them to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. The IRS is the federal agency that collects taxes.
"14. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Listen to the question
A
twenty-three (23)
B
twenty-one (21)
C
twenty-seven (27)
D
ten (10)" "
Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, seated, and Susan B. Anthony, standing, advocates for the rights of women to vote.
Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, seated, and Susan B. Anthony, standing, advocates for the rights of women to vote. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ61-791.
The Constitution has 27 amendments. Amendments are changes to the Constitution. Congress added the first ten amendments in 1791. They are called the Bill of Rights. Since then, the government added more amendments. The Twenty-seventh Amendment was added in 1992. "
"15. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Listen to the question
C
Japan, Germany, and Italy" "Correct
Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945. General Douglas MacArthur signs as Supreme Allied Commander during formal surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Courtesy of the National Archives.
Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945. General Douglas MacArthur signs as Supreme Allied Commander during formal surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Courtesy of the National Archives.
The United States fought Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II. The United States entered World War II because Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Japan was an ally of Germany and Italy. Together they formed the ""Axis powers."" The United States and its allies won the war in 1945 against Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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"16. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Listen to the question
A
two (2)
B
six (6)
C
ten (10)
D
four (4)" We elect U.S. senators for six years. Senators can run for as many terms as they want. Their job is to represent all the people of their state in the Senate.
"17. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
Listen to the question
A
twenty-one (21) and older
B
thirty-five (35) and older
C
eighteen (18) and older
D
sixteen (16) and older" "Citizens have to be 18 or older to vote for president. In 1971, Congress and the states added the Twenty-sixth Amendment to the Constitution. They added this amendment because young people demanded the right to vote. The amendment changed the minimum voting age in the United States to 18.
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"18. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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A
the Articles of Confederation
B
the Declaration of Independence
C
the inalienable rights
D
the Bill of Rights" "The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. Members of the Constitutional Convention wrote the Constitution in 1787. The original Constitution did not protect individual rights. Soon after, in 1791, Congress added the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The first amendment protects the freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly. It also protects the freedom of the press, and freedom to petition the government. Other amendments in the Bill of Rights protect the rights to a speedy and public trial, the right to bear arms, and the right to fair police searches.
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"19. There were 13 original states. Name three.
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A
New York, Kentucky, and Georgia
B
Washington, Oregon, and California
C
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
D
Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida" The 13 original states were Connecticut,Delaware, Georgia,Maryland,Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey,New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, , Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, The 13 original states were the first 13 British colonies. British colonists traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe. They came to the East Coast of the United States. They founded colonies there. Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina are three of the 13 original states.
"20. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?*
Listen to the question
A
the Secretary of State
B
the Speaker of the House
C
the President Pro Tempore
D
the Secretary of the Treasury" The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House becomes the president of the United States. This has never occurred in American history.
"1. What is the name of the national anthem?
Listen to the question
A
My Country Tis of Thee
B
God Bless the U.S.A.
C
America the Beautiful
D
The Star-Spangled Banner" "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the name of our national anthem. The song is about the United States flag. In the War of 1812, the United States fought the British. One night during the war, British ships attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Bombs exploded all night. An American man named Francis Scott Key watched the battle from a ship. He worried that the United States might lose the battle. The next morning, he saw the United States' flag flying in the wind. He knew that the United States won the battle. Then he wrote the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner." "The Star-Spangled Banner" is now the national anthem of the United States.
"2. Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
Listen to the question
A
because there is one star for each president
B
because there is one star for each state
C
because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States
D
because there were 50 original colonies"
"5. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Listen to the question
A
Chuck Schumer
B
Kamala Harris
C
Joseph Biden
D
Kevin McCarthy"
"10. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*
Listen to the question
B
declared war on Great Britain
Sorry, your answer is incorrect.
The correct answer is ""saved (or preserved) the Union"".
Photo of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-13016.
President Abraham Lincoln led the United States during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was president from 1861 to 1865. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation. This document freed the slaves in the Southern states. Lincoln worked to keep the country together. He stopped the states in the South from separating the United States. People say he saved the Union. Soon after the war ended in 1865, a supporter of the South shot and killed Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the Southern states. He saved the Union and led the United States during the Civil War.
Next Question" 10. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*
Listen to the question
Bdeclared war on Great Britain
Sorry, your answer is incorrect.
The correct answer is "saved (or preserved) the Union".
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