Miscellenous Quiz 15 (60 MCQs)

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1. How can Americans participate in our democracy?
2. In a democracy, who has the power?
3. The first form of national government for the independent states was created by the .....? .....
4. ..... of Powers keeps one branch from getting too much power over the other branches.
5. In Oregon the Chief Legal Officer is called the:
6. In the US, the leaders are elected by the .....
7. Name of the Speaker of the House
8. History:Who was the second President of the United States?
9. A characteristic of a person: .....
10. Which of the following only list Physical (nature made) landmarks in the United States:
11. In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does an amendment become part of the Constitution?
12. One of our rights as citizens of the United States is
13. The first Pilgrims sailed to America in what ship?
14. The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are known as the .....
15. Name ONE responsability for US citizens
16. What is a power under our Constitution that belongs to the states?
17. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." This is a very famous quote by President John F. Kennedy. What concept is represented in this quote?
18. What does a political action committee collect?
19. Pete and Sally are visiting Canada from the United States where they were born. During their vacation Sally gave birth to their new son Herbert. Who are citizens of the United States?
20. What is the political party of the current President?
21. Which of the following person is a US Citizen
22. Organizations, institutions, and individuals that exercise political authority on behalf of a group of people
23. You hang the American flag outside your house!
24. The underlying principal of the U.S. Constitution that claims the Governments power resides in the people
25. What fundamental political principle states government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do?
26. Who wrote the Charters of the Virginia Company and why are they important founding documents?
27. Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries are which of the following for citizens?
28. It is the length of a president's term.
29. Which categories below are obligations of a U.S. citizen?
30. The right of the accused to a trial by jury is guaranteed in which amendment?
31. This is what we add to the Constitution
32. Which of the following wars WAS NOT fought in the 1800s?
33. Geography:What is the capital of New Jersey?
34. Name TWO national U.S. holidays?
35. The President can veto or reject a bill from Congress is an example of what?
36. After the Grange was dissolved, the ..... Party took its place
37. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
38. Where does Congress meet?
39. Federalism in the United States is the constitutional division of power between ..... and ..... government.
40. The Vice President of the United States is:
41. How many senators does each state get?
42. Name one war fought by the United States in the nineteenth century.
43. Before an amendment is ratified, it has to be
44. What document do the 1st and 14th Amendments belong to?
45. What might happen if you decide not to vote?
46. ..... establishes that a person's citizenship at birth is determined by the country where he or she was born.
47. People who flee persecution in their home countries
48. Maintaining & protecting our rights and freedoms is called
49. How many changes to the Constitution have been made?
50. Which one of these was not one of the 13 original colonies?
51. What term is used to describe a group of citizens who determine the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime:
52. The Constitutional Convention is a meeting held in which state?
53. The number of Americans age 65 or older is expected to rise because of
54. Nobody can search your body, house, or any thing you own, unless they can prove to the judge a very good reason why the search is needed.
55. The Chinese and Irish immigrants were responsible for .....
56. The Dawes Act .....
57. Who is currently the governor of your state?
58. How does civic responsibility differ from civic duty?
59. Who is the Vice President of the United States?
60. Name ONE war fought by the USA in the 1900