1. What is the primary measure used to gauge the economic performance of a country? A. Consumer Price Index (CPI) B. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) C. Producer Price Index (PPI) D. Unemployment Rate Answer: B. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2. What does the Federal Reserve use to influence the economy? A. Fiscal policy B. Trade … Read more
1. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery? a) 13th Amendment b) 14th Amendment c) 15th Amendment d) 19th Amendment Answer: a) 13th Amendment 2. Which amendment grants the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude? a) 13th Amendment b) 14th Amendment c) 15th Amendment d) 19th Amendment Answer: … Read more
1. Which political party was founded in 1828 and is considered the oldest active political party in the United States? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Federalist Party Answer: b) Democratic Party 2. Who was the first Republican President of the United States? a) George Washington b) Abraham Lincoln c) Thomas … Read more
1. What is the primary function of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections? a) To directly elect the President b) To determine the number of Senate seats c) To select the Vice President d) To elect members of Congress Answer: a) To directly elect the President 2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave … Read more
1. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is most closely associated with federalism? a) 1st Amendment b) 10th Amendment c) 14th Amendment d) 19th Amendment Answer: b) 10th Amendment 2. The principle of federalism refers to the division of power between: a) The executive and legislative branches b) The state and federal governments c) The … Read more
1. How many branches are there in the U.S. federal government? A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five Answer: B) Three 2. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: B) Legislative 3. Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws? A) Executive … Read more
1. Which event marked the beginning of the War on Terror? A) The Gulf War B) The 9/11 attacks C) The Iraq War D) The invasion of Afghanistan Answer: B) The 9/11 attacks 2. Which U.S. President declared the War on Terror? A) Bill Clinton B) George W. Bush C) Barack Obama D) Donald Trump … Read more
1. On what date did the 9/11 attacks occur? A) September 11, 2001 B) September 10, 2001 C) September 12, 2001 D) October 11, 2001 Answer: A) September 11, 2001 2. Which city was the site of the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11? A) Washington, D.C. B) Boston C) New York City D) Chicago … Read more
1. What was the primary goal of the space race between the USA and the USSR? A) To explore Mars B) To achieve technological and scientific superiority in space C) To establish space tourism D) To develop military space weapons Answer: B) To achieve technological and scientific superiority in space 2. Which event marked the … Read more
1. What was the primary goal of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War? A) To achieve nuclear disarmament B) To establish a balance of power and deterrence C) To promote peaceful nuclear energy D) To support international arms control agreements Answer: B) To establish a balance of power and deterrence 2. Which country … Read more