Government and Citizenship for Second Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT one of the three branches of government in the United States?

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Military

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 2

Who is the leader of the entire United States?

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The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Senator

Question 3

Why is it important for citizens to be involved in their communities and participate in civic activities?

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To make sure the government represents the people's wishes.

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To receive free things from the government.

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To stay out of trouble.

Question 4

Which part of the US government makes new laws?

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Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The Cabinet

Question 5

The United States government has three main parts, or branches, that work together. Which of the following describes these three branches?

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The President, the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court

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The police, the fire department, and the schools

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The East Coast, the West Coast, and the Midwest

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The Democrats, the Republicans, and the Independents

Question 6

Question: Which branch of government interprets and applies laws to ensure fairness and justice?

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The Supreme Court

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The President

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The Congress

Question 7

Imagine our government is like a car. Which branch would be like the driver, which would be like the passengers, and which would be like the mechanics?

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Driver: Executive Branch, Passengers: Legislative Branch, Mechanics: Judicial Branch

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Driver: Legislative Branch, Passengers: Executive Branch, Mechanics: Judicial Branch

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Driver: Judicial Branch, Passengers: Legislative Branch, Mechanics: Executive Branch

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Driver: Executive Branch, Passengers: Judicial Branch, Mechanics: Legislative Branch

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a branch of government that helps to make sure no one group gets too much power?

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The police

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The group that makes the laws

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The group that carries out the laws

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The group that decides if laws are fair

Question 9

How does the US government balance giving each state its own laws while ensuring they follow the same basic rules?

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By sharing the power to make laws between the national government and the states.

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By letting states make all their own laws without any national laws.

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By making all the laws for the entire country and not allowing states to make their own laws.

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By giving all the power to the states and not having a national government.

Question 10

Who is the leader of the country, the United States of America?

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The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Chief of Police

Question 11

Which part of the government makes laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Military Branch

Question 12

What is a citizen?

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Someone who has rights and responsibilities in a country

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Someone who lives in a country

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Someone who was born in a country

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Someone who pays taxes in a country

Question 13

What are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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A law that protects citizens' rights

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A list of the powers of the government

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A document that declares independence from Great Britain

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a branch of the United States government?

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Education Department

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 15

Is the United States a democracy?

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Yes

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No

Question 16

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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America the Beautiful

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God Bless America

Question 17

Who is the leader of the United States Senate?

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The Vice President

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice

Question 18

Who is the head of the United States?

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The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Principal

Question 19

Which part of the government creates the laws?

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

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The Local Government

Question 20

Our right to live freely, speak our minds, and follow any religion we want are called...

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

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The Three Important Rights

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The Basic Freedoms

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The Rights of Americans

Question 21

Are only grown-ups allowed to be citizens of the USA?

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No

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Yes

Question 22

Which of these is NOT something that reminds us of the USA?

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The Eiffel Tower

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The U.S. Flag

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The American Eagle

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 23

What was the special paper called that made the USA its own country?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 24

Is the USA a democracy?

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Yes

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No

Question 25

What is the special court that explains what the laws really mean?

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The Supreme Court

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The Law Court

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The People's Court

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The High Court

Question 26

Which part of the government is responsible for creating laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 27

Who is the leader of our country called?

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President

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Joe Biden

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Barack Obama

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George W. Bush

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of being a citizen?

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Going to school

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Paying taxes

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Serving on juries

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Defending the country

Question 29

What is the name of the paper that says the United States is free from Great Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 30

Who was the very first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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John Adams

Question 31

What do we call the promise we make to respect our flag?

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The National Anthem

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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The American Creed

Question 32

Which part of the government creates new laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Military Branch

Question 33

Who is the current President of our country?

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Joe Biden

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Nancy Pelosi

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John Roberts

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Lindsey Graham

Question 34

What song do we sing to show our love for our country?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

Question 35

Which court is the most important in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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Court of Appeals

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District Court

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State Court

Question 36

What is the name of the document that started our country?

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Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a part of our federal government?

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Department of Education

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 38

Who is the leader of the part of the government that makes laws in the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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Majority Leader

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Minority Leader

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Whip

Question 39

Which branch of government makes the laws for our country?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 40

What is the highest court in the US?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 41

What is the name of the song that is our national anthem?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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America the Beautiful

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God Bless America

Question 42

Which amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of religion?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 43

What do Americans say to show they love their country?

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The National Anthem

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a branch of the US government?

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The Department of Transportation

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

Question 45

What is the name of the book that has the laws of the United States?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Question 46

What's the name of the group that makes the laws in the United States?

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The Congress

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The Senate

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The House of Representatives

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The Supreme Court

Question 47

Who is the boss of the courts in the United States?

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Vice President

Question 48

Which court is the most important in the United States?

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The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The State Court

Question 49

In a dictatorship, who has complete control over the government?

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A single person with unlimited power

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A group of elected officials

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A king or queen who inherits their position

Question 50

Which of these is one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

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The Supreme Court

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The White House

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The Department of Defense

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 51

What is the name of the building where U.S. Congress meets?

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The Capitol Building

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The White House

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The Supreme Court

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The Pentagon

Question 52

What is the name of the pledge of allegiance to the United States?

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 53

What is the main reason the Bill of Rights is part of the US Constitution?

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To protect our most important freedoms.

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To help the government make laws.

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To explain how the government works.

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To list the powers of the President.

Question 54

How can states in the USA have their own unique rules but still be part of the same country?

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States can create their own rules, but they must follow the main rules of the country.

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The whole country has the same exact rules.

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The whole country makes the rules for each state.

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States do not have any special rules.

Question 55

Who is the person in charge of the whole United States?

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The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Judge

Question 56

What is the name of the special paper that has the rules for how our government works?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 57

In which city does the leader of the United States live and work?

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Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 58

Who is the leader of the United States, responsible for enforcing laws and serving as Commander-in-Chief?

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President

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Mayor

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Governor

Question 59

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in the United States?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Military

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Judicial Branch

Question 60

Which branch of the US government interprets laws and ensures they are followed fairly?

Accepted Answer

Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Army

Question 61

Who is responsible for leading the military and serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces?

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President

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Mayor

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Congress

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Supreme Court Chief Justice

Question 62

Which of these is a fundamental right that all US citizens have?

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Freedom of speech

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Right to have a personal assistant

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Right to a cell phone

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Right to a house

Question 63

What is the name of the important document that establishes the rules and principles for the United States government?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 64

How many branches make up the federal government of the United States?

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Three

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Two

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Four

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Five