What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Declared our independence from France.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed the slaves.
Correct Answer :
A. Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Related Questions
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? Choose one:
The Declaration of Independence was written.
The Emancipation Proclamation was written.
The Constitution was written.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one:
Make treaties.
Provide schooling and education.
Create an army.
Coin or print money.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? Choose one:
Thirty-five (35) or older.
Sixteen (16) or older.
Twenty-one (21) or older.
Eighteen (18) or older.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:
Four hundred forty-one (441).
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
Two hundred (200).
One hundred (100).
What is the title of the highest political official in a US state?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Senate President
Chief of Police
How many US senators does Utah have?
1
2
3
4
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Choose one:
To provide police departments.
To issue drivers licenses.
To make treaties.
To provide schooling.
What is the rule of law? Choose one:
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
Government does not have to follow the law.
All laws must be the same in every state.
Everyone must follow the law.
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Choose one:
Ten (10).
Four (4).
Two (2).
Six (6).
We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:
Eight (8).
Two (2).
Four (4).
Ten (10).
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives.
Because of the state's population.
Because of the geographical size of the state.
Because of the state's location.
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
December 31
February 1
June 1
April 15
Name one branch or part of the government. Choose one:
State government.
Legislative.
Parliament.
United Nations.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:
The House of Representatives and the courts.
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The Senate and House of Representatives.
The Senate and the courts.
What is freedom of religion? Choose one:
You cant choose the time you practice your religion.
You must choose a religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
No one can practice a religion.
What does the Constitution do? Choose one:
Defines the government.
Sets up the government.
Protects basic rights of Americans.
All of these answers.
Who vetoes bills? Choose one:
The President
The Vice President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States? Choose one:
Cherokee
Guarani
Igbo
Tuareg
What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:
Trial by jury.
To vote.
To bear arms.
Speech.
How many amendments does the Constitution have? Choose one:
19
18
25
27
What is the highest court in the United States? Choose one:
Federal Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
International Court of Justice
How many U. S. Representatives does Utah have?
3
4
5
6
What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
Advises the president
Selects the Vice President
Runs the government when the President travels
Negotiates treaties with foreign nations
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:
The President.
The Vice-President.
The Secretary of Defense.
The Attorney General.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Choose one:
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote.
Citizens by birth only can vote.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
Only citizens with a job can vote.
What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:
Communist economy.
Capitalist economy.
Socialist economy.
None of these answers.
Who makes federal laws? Choose one:
Congress.
The states.
The President.
The Supreme Court.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
5
12
3
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Choose one:
Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State
Governor of New York and Governor of California
First Lady and White House Spokesperson
President of the Senate and Speaker of the House
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:
Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
Ended World War I.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed slaves in most Southern states.