American Government
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About 3 minutes. These same 10 sample questions cover government, history, and symbols. For oral practice, try saying your answer before reading the choices.
American Government
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
American Government
There are three branches of government. Why?
Accepted answers — give one
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
American Government
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Accepted answers — give one
- U.S. Congress
- U.S. legislature
- National legislature
- Legislative branch
American Government
How many U.S. senators are there?
American History
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
Accepted answers — give one
- High taxes
- Taxation without representation
- British soldiers stayed in Americans’ houses through boarding or quartering
- They did not have self-government
- Boston Massacre
- Boston Tea Party
- Tea Act
- Stamp Act
- Sugar Act
- Townshend Acts
- Intolerable Acts
- Coercive Acts
American History
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
American History
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Accepted answers — give one
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Persian Gulf War
- Gulf War
Symbols and Holidays
What is the capital of the United States?
Symbols and Holidays
What is the name of the national anthem?
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