Americanism Test Review
Americanism Test Review 2019
This list of questions is a sampling of items that have appeared on past Americanism tests. Please understand that the test changes from year to year and that you may see questions on the test that are not on this study guide. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your social studies teacher.
The National Americanism Commission of the American Legion receives numerous and varied inquires regarding proper flag display and etiquette.
Q. Is there a specific version of the National Anthem which must be played?
A. No.
Q. Is it necessary for a person to stand and salute when the National Anthem is played?
A. During rendition of the National Anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the Anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music, and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Q. What should a person do when they are walking along the street and "The Star Spangled Banner" is heard?
A. If the music is outdoors, near and quite audible, all persons should stop, uncover, and stand at attention.
Q. Is it appropriate to sing the National Anthem while saluting the flag?
A. Yes
Q. Is it proper to fly the flag of the United States at night?
A. The Flag Code states that it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on a stationary flag staff in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours if properly illuminated.
Q. Is it permissible to fly the flag of the United States during inclement weather?
A. The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement except when an all-weather flag is displayed. All-weather is defined as a flag made of nylon or other non-absorbent material.
Q. May a person other than have their casket draped with an American flag?
A. Yes, although this honor is usually reserved for veterans or highly regarded State and National figures, the Flag Code does not prohibit this use.
Q. How are unserviceable flags destroyed?
A. The Code suggests that "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it
should be destroyed preferably by burning". For individual citizens this
should be done discreetly so that the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration.
Q. Can the flag be washed or dry-cleaned?
A. Yes. There are no provisions of the Flag Code which prohibit such care. The decision to wash or dry-clean would be dependent on the material.
Q. Can one display a 48-star flag?
A. Even the the fifty-star flag is authorized, no law or provisions of the Flag
Code prohibits the use or display of any previously authorized flag of the
United States.
KNOW YOUR AMERICA
Q. By what authority was our first national flag adopted?
A. Authorized by the Continental Congress
Q. When was Ohio admitted to the union of the United States of America?
A. March 3, 1803
Q. Name the original states represented by the stripes on the flag.
A. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Q. When date do we observe as the anniversary of the flag?
A. June 14, 1915.
Q. What is our National Anthem? By whom was it written? Under what conditions?
A. "The Star-Spangled Banner" , Francis Scott Key, Written while a captive of the British during the night attack on Ft. McKinley, Baltimore, Maryland on September 13, 1814.
Q. How is the flag to be displayed on Memorial Day?
A. Half staffed until noon, then raised to full staff until sunset.
Q. Is the flag ever dipped in salute to any individual?
A. No
Q. What is the meaning of a flag flown with the union upside down?
A. Sign of distress.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
Q. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A. July 4, 1776
Q. When did the members representing the 13 states sign the Declaration?
A. August 2, 1776
Q. Where is the original copy of the Declaration of Independence?
A. The original copy of the Declaration is kept in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. It was formerly displayed in the Library of Congress from 1921-1952.
Q. Name the president of the Continental Congress which formulated the document.
A. John Hancock
Q. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A. Thomas Jefferson
General Questions:
Q. When was Ohio admitted to the Union?
A. Ohio was the 17th state admitted on March 3, 1803.
Q. What are the first ten amendments known as?
A. the Bill of Rights which were added to the Constitution in 1791.
Q. How many amendments to the Constitution are there today?
A. 27
Q. Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
A. 26th
Q. The right to vote for minorities was ensured by which amendment?
A. 15th
Q. Which houses make up Congress?
A. House of Representatives and Senate
Q. How many representatives does Ohio have in the House of Representatives?
A. 16
Q. How many electoral votes does Ohio have in the Presidential Election?
A 18
Q. How many senators represent Ohio in Washington, D.C.
A. Two
Q. Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
A. Nancy Pelosi - Democrat from California
Q. Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare war?
A. Congress
Q. How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
A. nine
Q. The term of office for the Supreme Court is?
A. Life
Q. Who is the only person to be president of the United States without being elected as either President or Vice President?
A. Gerald Ford
Q. In the event of death of the President and Vice President, who would assume the duties of the President?
A. Speaker of the House of Representatives
Q. The legislative branch of government in Ohio is called?
A. The Ohio General Assembly
Q. The Ohio General Assembly is made up of which two bodies?
A. House of Representatives and the Senate
Q. How many representatives sit in the Ohio General Assembly?
A. 99
Q. How many senators sit in the Ohio General Assembly?
A. 33
Q. What is the largest source of revenue for Ohio's General Fund in 2019?
A. Income Taxes
Q. How many justices are on the Ohio Supreme Court?
A. 7
Q. How many counties in Ohio?
A. 88
Q. What is the process by which citizens may propose legislation or amendments to the state constitution?
A. Initiative
Q. What former Ohio governors later became president?
A. William McKinley and Rutherford B. Hayes
Q. What is the title of the County Official who is responsible for determining the value of real estate for tax purposes?
A. County Auditor
Q. How do County Governments derive their operating expenses?
A. Sales Taxes, Real Estate Taxes, and Property Taxes
Q. Who is the current governor of Ohio?
A. Mike DeWine
Q. What court is operated in each county of Ohio which is provided under the State Constitution?
A. Court of Common Pleas
Q. Elected officials at the County level are in office for what period of time?
A. 4 years
Q. What is the minimum population necessary to be considered a city?
A. 5000
Q. What is the most common style of government found among Ohio Cities?
A. Mayor-Council
Q. In Ohio Cities, what is the largest source of income?
A. Income Tax
Q. What city served as Ohio's first State Capital?
A. Chillicothe
Q. Where is Ohio's capital today?
A. Columbus
Q. What are the five largest cities in Ohio by population? (In order)
A. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron
Q. What is the single largest source of income for most Ohio School Districts?
A. Property Tax
Q. What is the single largest source of income for Ohio Township Governments?
A. Property Tax
Q. What is typically the largest expense for most Ohio School Districts?
A. Teacher's Salaries and Benefits.
Q. Profits from the Ohio Lottery provide about what percent of funds needed to operate Ohio schools?
A. less than 10%
Q. What is the name of the governing body in most Ohio School Districts?
A. School Board or Board of Education
Q. Did an Ohio citizen design the current 50 star flag in use in the United States today?
A. Yes
Q. Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
A. John Roberts
Q. Who has the final authority in determining the constitutionality of the Laws of the United States?
A. The United States Supreme Court
Q. In the history of the United States, how many presidents have been impeached and who were they?
A. Two. Andrew Johnson and William Clinton
Q. What is the state of Ohio's number one industry?
A. Agriculture
Q. What is the number one expense of most county governments in the State of Ohio?
A. Law Enforcement