The Constitutional Convention was held in the year ofand the
president of the Convention was George Washington
A.
1776
B. 1787
C. 1878
D. 1887
About 90% of American students go to
… ……. schools and 10% attend…schools
A. private/ government
B. private/ independent
C. private/ state
D. public/private
Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?
A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress
B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur
C. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments
D. The presidentcan make laws
"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of
A. the colonists in New England
B. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution
C. the people of Pennsylvania
D. the settlers of Virginia
Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
A. The freedom of religion
B. The right to own weapons if one wishes
C. The freedom of searching a person's home by police
D. The freedom of speech and of the press
The New World of America was peopled as a result of two long- continuing immigration movements; the first one from Asia and the second from Europe and…..….
A. Africa
B. America
C. Europe
D. Asia
The Governor-General is…………………
A. the head of the House of Representatives
B. the formal head of the executive branch of the government
C. the real head of the Cabinet
D. the head of the Senate
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is not a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because
A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267
B. he brought the English under his control
C. he unified Wales as an independent nation
D. he led a historic uprising against the English
In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to
A. independent schools
B. state schools
C. public schools
D. private schools
After European settlement in 1788, Australia was politically organized as a number of separate
…………..colonies, eventually six in all.
A. Canadian
B. American
C. British
D. Australian
The official head of Canada isAs she doesn't live in
Canada, she is represented by an official called a Governor-General.
A. the President
B. the Queen/King
C. the Premier
D. the Prime Minister
Who first came and settled in Canada?
A. French colonists
B. American colonists
C. Spanish colonists
D. British colonists
The goal of education in the United States is to achieve universal…………and provide individuals with the knowledge and skill necessary to promote the welfare for individuals and the general public
A. literacy
B. independent
C. optional
D. compulsory
Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?
A. Koala
B. Kangaroo
C. Wombat
D. Sheep
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords?
A. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal
B. The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public
C. Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males
D. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings
Which is the largest city in Scotland
A. Edinburgh
B. Cardiff
C. Glasgow
D. Manchester
Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?
A. The Vikings
B. The Romans
C. The Anglo-Saxons
D. The Normans
Which of the following is NOT based on the fact?
A. MPs receive salaries and some other allowances
B. MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public
C. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet
D. Most MPs belong to the major political parties
Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?
A. In the west of Scotland
B. In the Lowlands
C. In the Highlands
D. In the Uplands
Whichofthefollowing statements is NOT true?
A. Wales was not occupied by the Anglo-Saxons
B. Wales was threatened by the English
C. Wales was conquered by the Normans
D. Wales was invaded by the Romans