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U.S. Government Trivia Quizzes

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Grand Old Party editor best quiz

- 10 questions - 7 mins

The modern American two-party system emerged around 1868, right after the American Civil War. From independence until that time period, though, factions struggled for power continuously. Come on in and learn about these "grand old parties!"

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Apr 09 14

Tough
adams627
7392 plays

U.S. Government great trivia quiz

- 15 questions - 4 mins

This is a quiz about general knowledge of the United States Government.

Average, 15 Qns, suave1402, Mar 27 22

Average
suave1402
Mar 27 22
5495 plays

Democratic or Republican Idea? - 10 questions - 5 mins

I'll give you a party platform (most are from the 2000 campaign) and you choose whether it belongs to the Democrats or Republicans. Use R for Republican and D for Democrat.

Easier, 10 Qns, ladymacb29, Sep 26 21

Easier
ladymacb29 editor

Sep 26 21
6879 plays

1990s All-American Politics great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

How much do you recall about the politics of the last decade of the 20th century?

Average, 10 Qns, brewster76, Dec 30 08

Average
brewster76
4095 plays

Could You Pass a US Citizenship Test? - 10 questions - 2 mins

Could you answer these questions that would be asked during a US citizenship test?

Easier, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Nov 23 21

Easier
pennie1478
Nov 23 21
792 plays

1970s All American Politics great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

How much do you remember from the days of Watergate?

Average, 10 Qns, brewster76, Oct 16 10

Average
brewster76
2709 plays

Political Potpourri popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

This the first Sizziloon team quiz. We all hope you enjoy it and give us feedback.

Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Jan 16 11

Average
Rehaberpro
1287 plays

U.S. Politics Viewed from Britain popular trivia quiz

- 15 questions - 4 mins

This is a quiz on United States politics compiled from Britain. Sorry to our friends across the pond who may find this all too easy, but this quiz is for the non-U.S. student.

Average, 15 Qns, rialto88, Jul 27 18

Average
rialto88
Jul 27 18
2703 plays

American Politics for Outsiders - 15 questions - 4 mins

A quiz on American politics for Non-Americans.

Average, 15 Qns, slickrik000, Aug 07 20

Average
slickrik000
Aug 07 20
3128 plays

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The Best People - 10 questions - 4 mins

While running for President of the United States in 2016, Donald Trump promised that if elected he would surround himself with "the best and most serious people." Here's a few of the people that President Trump chose to work in his administration.

Easier, 10 Qns, impdtwnaa, Nov 12 20

Easier
impdtwnaa
Nov 12 20
435 plays

Quick Question

1993: Who was appointed the first female Attorney General of the United States?

From Quiz "1990s All-American Politics"

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American Politics - History and Basic Ideas - 15 questions - 4 mins

This quiz deals with American Government, Politics and the founding of the nation. Hope you guys can answer these questions, (You should be able to if you have had any history classes)!

Average, 15 Qns, wvdej, Apr 05 22

Average
wvdej
Apr 05 22
5518 plays

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Basics of American Government popular trivia quiz

- 15 questions - 5 mins

This quiz tests the basic knowledge of American government.

Tough, 15 Qns, stgcomm, Jan 15 19

Tough
stgcomm
Jan 15 19
3089 plays

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1960s All American Politics great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

How much do you know about the decade that saw the first wave of influence of the Baby Boomers?

Average, 10 Qns, brewster76, Jul 20 19

Average
brewster76
Jul 20 19
1976 plays

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1980s All-American Politics great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

How much do you remember from the post-Watergate decade?

Average, 10 Qns, brewster76, Apr 25 13

Average
brewster76
2285 plays

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Time to Act - 10 questions - 4 mins

Not a movie quiz! Over the years, the presidency of several US Presidents have led to important Acts being passed. Can you match the Act with the President who passed it?

Average, 10 Qns, angikar, Jul 18 20

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Average
angikar
Jul 18 20
263 plays

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American Political Parties and Splinter Groups popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

A review of American political parties, splinter groups, and powerful pressure groups who had an impact on public sentiment and culture.

Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Mar 24 17

Average
Rehaberpro
Mar 24 17
387 plays

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Politicians of the Confederacy - 10 questions - 4 mins

The men who led the American Confederacy ultimately failed to achieve independence. Come take a look at these historical personalities and their deeds.

Tough, 10 Qns, bobalmighty, Apr 23 13

Tough
bobalmighty
381 plays

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What Ever Happened to You-Know-Who? - 10 questions - 5 mins

This quiz is looking at people and political parties, most of whom just don't seem to pull it all together. Winning and success are almost never there. Whatever happened to these people?

Average, 10 Qns, Limba, Aug 13 12

Average
Limba
750 plays

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Early US Trivia - 10 questions - 6 mins

Some questions about American independence and related early US history. The questions are all multiple choice.

Difficult, 10 Qns, Cmax, Jul 29 13

Difficult
Cmax

1526 plays

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The Project for the New American Century - 10 questions - 6 mins

The Project for the New American Century was founded in 1997. If you are at all familiar with American politics, you are quite likely familiar with many members of the PNAC. How much do you know about them and what they advocate?

Tough, 10 Qns, Portobello, Aug 19 15

Tough
Portobello
545 plays

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Important U.S. Documents - 5 questions - 2 mins

This is a very simple quiz on important U.S. documents that shape our everyday lives. Try your best on it!

Easier, 5 Qns, IndianPainter, Feb 26 13

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Easier
IndianPainter
5005 plays

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American Politics in the 1980s - 10 questions - 4 mins

The 1980s: US leaders and policies.

Average, 10 Qns, libertarian, Jul 13 22

Average
libertarian
Jul 13 22
1865 plays

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U.S. Political History: Post 1920 - 10 questions - 3 mins

Tests general knowledge of U.S. history in politics after 1920.

Average, 10 Qns, tracesofred01, Mar 08 10

Average
tracesofred01
2352 plays

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U.S. Government Firsts - 10 questions - 4 mins

See if you know who was first when it comes to U.S. Government History!

Difficult, 10 Qns, ctownron, Mar 10 08

Difficult
ctownron
1522 plays

25.

Speak First, Think Later - 10 questions - 5 mins

We all have heard about famous Republican misspeaks and seen them in quizzes as well. This quiz attempts to provide some balance, by showing that Democrats can do this too! Have fun everybody!

Tough, 10 Qns, Yankeegirl742, May 30 11

Tough
Yankeegirl742
492 plays

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U.S. Government Part I - 15 questions - 7 mins

Here's a quiz that will test your knowledge of the United States government and how it works.

Difficult, 15 Qns, mkp51, May 26 07

Difficult
mkp51
3131 plays

27.

U.S. Municipal Government - 10 questions - 4 mins

"All Politics are Local" Speaker Tip O'Neill

Average, 10 Qns, pcaskie, Aug 15 07

Average
pcaskie
651 plays

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U.S. Government Thirds - 10 questions - 5 mins

Take a 3rd try at these government thirds.

Tough, 10 Qns, ctownron, Feb 23 10

Tough
ctownron
330 plays

29.

American Politics in the 1990s - 10 questions - 5 mins

US leaders and politics of the 1990s ...

Tough, 10 Qns, libertarian, Oct 22 04

Tough
libertarian
1167 plays

30.

Hobby Lobby - 10 questions - 4 mins

In the US, influencing government and legislation is big business, even for the simplest of hobbies and interests.

Average, 10 Qns, Giniw, Mar 11 14

Average
Giniw
313 plays

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Generations - U.S. Politics - 10 questions - 8 mins

Fathers and sons and daughters and more. Fill in the last names of these distinguished political families.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ignotus, Jun 11 09

Very Difficult
ignotus
381 plays

32.

U.S. Mixed Government - 15 questions - 5 mins

See how much you know about the American federal government. The questions go from very easy to pretty hard.

Tough, 15 Qns, GWU_Boy, Dec 27 16

Tough
GWU_Boy
Dec 27 16
1980 plays

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Will Rogers Political Quotes - 10 questions - 4 mins

Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Will Rogers. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space. More attributable quotes from him in each info section.

Average, 10 Qns, thaibob, May 31 12

Average
thaibob
403 plays

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American Politics of the 1970s - 10 questions - 4 mins

US policies and leaders of the 1970s.

Average, 10 Qns, libertarian, Jan 22 14

Average
libertarian
1384 plays

35.

The Disaster Declaration Process - 10 questions - 4 mins

Just what is involved in the presidential declaration process of a disaster? When and how does the federal government become involved in a state's affairs in a disaster?

Average, 10 Qns, fotojunkie, Sep 16 10

Average
fotojunkie
447 plays

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Mark Twain Political Quotes - 10 questions - 5 mins

Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Mark Twain. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space(s). More attributable quotes from him in each info section.

Tough, 10 Qns, thaibob, Apr 18 12

Tough
thaibob
434 plays

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C19 Politicians and Political Parties - 10 questions - 5 mins

During the 18th and 19th Centuries the Politicians and Political Parties of the United States created some of the most important and often volatile changes in our history. This is a small sample of some events during that period of time.

Tough, 10 Qns, YOMD39, Dec 27 16

Tough
YOMD39
Dec 27 16
664 plays

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U.S. Government Seconds - 10 questions - 5 mins

Take a 2nd try at these U.S. Government seconds?

Tough, 10 Qns, ctownron, Feb 20 10

Tough
ctownron
405 plays

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Twenty-Five Years of Trade Deals - 10 questions - 4 mins

Since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) passed in 1993, many other trade deals have been put in place by the US and other governments. While some have been beneficial, others have attracted protests from their opponents.

Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jun 17 19

Average
parrotman2006

Jun 17 19
135 plays

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Politicians and Political Parties-No.2 - 10 questions - 6 mins

This is a second trivia quiz that involves a small sample of the U.S. national politicians and political parties.

Difficult, 10 Qns, YOMD39, Oct 07 02

Difficult
YOMD39
1609 plays

41.

Panther Party Over Here - 10 questions - 4 mins

This is my quiz on the progressive Black Panther Party of the late 60s and early 70s. I got the info for this quiz from the book "Seize The Time" by Party co-founder Bobby Seale, which I personally feel everyone should read.

Average, 10 Qns, prologic, Dec 04 07

Average
prologic
283 plays

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The American Socialist Party - 10 questions - 4 mins

This will test your knowledge of the history of the American Socialist Party, one of the most successful "third" parties in American History.

Difficult, 10 Qns, sku, Aug 16 16

Difficult
sku
Aug 16 16
427 plays

43.

U.S.Government Scandals - 10 questions - 6 mins

Some highlights of four U. S. Government scandals during the period from the 1870s through the early 1970s.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, YOMD39, May 10 10

Very Difficult
YOMD39
2283 plays

44.

U.S. Government Part II - 10 questions - 6 mins

Another set of questions to test your knowledge of the U.S. Government!

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, mkp51, Jul 22 05

Very Difficult
mkp51
1734 plays

45.

U.S. Politics - 10 questions - 6 mins

These are a few questions about the U.S. government.

Difficult, 10 Qns, devil9784, Jul 17 21

Difficult
devil9784
Jul 17 21
2434 plays