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Quiz: United States

  1. What was the capital?

    • Washington, D.C
    • Dushanbe
    • Moscow
    • Wellington
    Answer

    Washington, D.C — Capital: Washington, D.C.

  2. When was United States founded?

    • 4 July 1776, independence declared; the constitution took effect in 1789
    • 6 September 1968, independence from Britain
    • 24 December 1951, independence as a kingdom under United Nations auspices
    • 11 February 1929, by the Lateran Treaties with Italy
    Answer

    4 July 1776, independence declared; the constitution took effect in 1789 — Founded: 4 July 1776, independence declared; the constitution took effect in 1789.

  3. What form of government does United States have?

    • Federal presidential republic
    • Absolute elective monarchy under the Pope
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Parliamentary republic; top offices are reserved by sect: a Maronite president, a Sunni prime minister, a Shia speaker
    Answer

    Federal presidential republic — Government: Federal presidential republic.

  4. True or false: The United States is a federal republic of fifty states, the world's largest economy and most powerful country.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. The United States is a federal republic of fifty states, the world's largest economy and most powerful country.