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American Government 美國政府
1. What is the form of government of the United States?
美國的政府形式是什麼?
- Republic 共和國 (Republic)
- Constitution-based federal republic 以憲法為基礎的聯邦共和國
- Representative democracy 代議民主制
2. What is the supreme law of the land? 65/20
國家的最高法律是什麼?
- (U.S.) Constitution (美國)憲法 (Constitution)
3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
請說出美國憲法的一項作用。
- Forms the government 組成政府
- Defines powers of government 界定政府的權力
- Defines the parts of government 界定政府的組成部分
- Protects the rights of the people 保護人民的權利
4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
美國憲法以「我們人民」(We the People) 這幾個字開頭。「我們人民」是什麼意思?
- Self-government 自治
- Popular sovereignty 人民主權
- Consent of the governed 被統治者的同意
- People should govern themselves 人民應當自己治理自己
- (Example of) social contract 社會契約(的例子)
5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
如何修改美國憲法?
- Amendments 修正案 (Amendments)
- The amendment process 修憲程序
6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
《權利法案》(Bill of Rights) 保護什麼?
- (The basic) rights of Americans 美國人的(基本)權利
- (The basic) rights of people living in the United States 居住在美國的人的(基本)權利
7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? 65/20
美國憲法有多少條修正案?
- Twenty-seven (27) 27 條 (Twenty-seven)
8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
《獨立宣言》(Declaration of Independence) 為什麼重要?
- It says America is free from British control. 它宣告美國脫離英國的控制而獲得自由。
- It says all people are created equal. 它宣告人人生而平等。
- It identifies inherent rights. 它確認了與生俱來的權利。
- It identifies individual freedoms. 它確認了個人的自由。
9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
哪一份建國文件宣告美洲殖民地脫離英國而獨立自由?
- Declaration of Independence 《獨立宣言》(Declaration of Independence)
10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
請說出《獨立宣言》和美國憲法中的兩個重要理念。
- Equality 平等
- Liberty 自由
- Social contract 社會契約
- Natural rights 自然權利
- Limited government 有限政府
- Self-government 自治
11. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
「生命、自由和追求幸福」(Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness) 這句話出自哪一份建國文件?
- Declaration of Independence 《獨立宣言》(Declaration of Independence)
12. What is the economic system of the United States? 65/20
美國的經濟制度是什麼?
- Capitalism 資本主義
- Free market economy 自由市場經濟
13. What is the rule of law?
什麼是法治?
- Everyone must follow the law. 人人都必須遵守法律。
- Leaders must obey the law. 領導人必須遵守法律。
- Government must obey the law. 政府必須遵守法律。
- No one is above the law. 沒有人可以凌駕於法律之上。
14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
許多文件影響了美國憲法。請說出其中一份。
- Declaration of Independence 《獨立宣言》(Declaration of Independence)
- Articles of Confederation 《邦聯條例》(Articles of Confederation)
- Federalist Papers 《聯邦黨人文集》(Federalist Papers)
- Anti-Federalist Papers 《反聯邦黨人文集》(Anti-Federalist Papers)
- Virginia Declaration of Rights 《維吉尼亞權利宣言》(Virginia Declaration of Rights)
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 《康乃狄克基本法》(Fundamental Orders of Connecticut)
- Mayflower Compact 《五月花號公約》(Mayflower Compact)
- Iroquois Great Law of Peace 易洛魁人《和平大法》(Iroquois Great Law of Peace)
15. There are three branches of government. Why?
政府有三個分支。為什麼?
- So one part does not become too powerful 使任何一個部分都不會變得權力過大
- Checks and balances 制衡
- Separation of powers 權力分立
16. Name the three branches of government.
請說出政府的三個分支。
- Legislative, executive, and judicial 立法、行政和司法
- Congress, president, and the courts 國會、總統和法院
17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
美國總統負責政府的哪一個分支?
- Executive branch 行政部門
18. What part of the federal government writes laws?
聯邦政府的哪一個部分負責制定法律?
- (U.S.) Congress (美國)國會 (Congress)
- (U.S. or national) legislature (美國或全國)立法機構
- Legislative branch 立法部門
19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
美國國會由哪兩個部分組成?
- Senate and House (of Representatives) 參議院 (Senate) 和(眾議)院 (House of Representatives)
20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress. 65/20
請說出美國國會的一項權力。
- Writes laws 制定法律
- Declares war 宣戰
- Makes the federal budget 制定聯邦預算
21. How many U.S. senators are there?
美國有多少位聯邦參議員?
- One hundred (100) 100 位 (One hundred)
22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
美國聯邦參議員的任期是多久?
- Six (6) years 6 年 (Six years)
23. Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
您所在州目前的一位美國聯邦參議員是誰?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. senators.] 答案因人而異。[哥倫比亞特區居民和美國領地居民應回答:華盛頓特區(或申請人居住的領地)沒有美國聯邦參議員。]
你的答案: ________________________
24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
眾議院有多少位有投票權的議員?
- Four hundred thirty-five (435) 435 位 (Four hundred thirty-five)
25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
眾議院議員的任期是多久?
- Two (2) years 2 年 (Two years)
26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
為什麼美國眾議員的任期比美國參議員短?
- To more closely follow public opinion 以便更緊密地反映民意
27. How many senators does each state have?
每個州有幾位聯邦參議員?
- Two (2) 2 位 (Two)
28. Why does each state have two senators?
為什麼每個州都有兩位聯邦參議員?
- Equal representation (for small states) 平等代表權(為了小州)
- The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) 大妥協(康乃狄克妥協)(The Great Compromise / Connecticut Compromise)
29. Name your U.S. representative.
請說出您的美國聯邦眾議員的名字。
- Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) representatives in Congress.] 答案因人而異。[設有無投票權代表 (Delegate) 或常駐專員 (Resident Commissioner) 的領地居民,可以說出該代表或專員的名字。回答該領地在國會中沒有(有投票權的)眾議員,也可以接受。]
你的答案: ________________________
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? 65/20
目前的眾議院議長叫什麼名字?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 請上 uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates 查詢眾議院議長的名字。
截至 2026年10月: Mike Johnson
你的答案: ________________________
31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?
美國聯邦參議員代表誰?
- Citizens of their state 本州的公民
- People of their state 本州的人民
32. Who elects U.S. senators?
誰選舉美國聯邦參議員?
- Citizens from their state 本州的公民
33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
眾議院議員代表誰?
- Citizens in their (congressional) district 其(國會)選區內的公民
- Citizens in their district 其選區內的公民
- People from their (congressional) district 其(國會)選區的人民
- People in their district 其選區內的人民
34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
誰選舉眾議院議員?
- Citizens from their (congressional) district 其(國會)選區的公民
35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
有些州的眾議員比其他州多。為什麼?
- (Because of) the state's population (因為)該州的人口
- (Because) they have more people (因為)他們的人口較多
- (Because) some states have more people (因為)有些州的人口較多
36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years? 65/20
美國總統一任選出來是幾年?
- Four (4) years 4 年 (Four years)
37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
美國總統最多只能擔任兩屆。為什麼?
- (Because of) the 22nd Amendment (因為)第 22 條修正案 (22nd Amendment)
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful 防止總統的權力變得過大
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now? 65/20
目前的美國總統叫什麼名字?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States. 請上 uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates 查詢美國總統的名字。
截至 2026年10月: Donald Trump
你的答案: ________________________
39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 65/20
目前的美國副總統叫什麼名字?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Vice President of the United States. 請上 uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates 查詢美國副總統的名字。
截至 2026年10月: JD Vance
你的答案: ________________________
40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
如果總統不能再執行職務,誰會成為總統?
- The Vice President (of the United States) (美國)副總統 (Vice President)
41. Name one power of the president.
請說出總統的一項權力。
- Signs bills into law 簽署法案使其成為法律
- Vetoes bills 否決法案
- Enforces laws 執行法律
- Commander in Chief (of the military) (軍隊)三軍統帥
- Chief diplomat 首席外交官
- Appoints federal judges 任命聯邦法官
42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
誰是美國軍隊的三軍統帥?
- The President (of the United States) (美國)總統 (President)
43. Who signs bills to become laws?
誰簽署法案使其成為法律?
- The President (of the United States) (美國)總統 (President)
44. Who vetoes bills? 65/20
誰否決法案?
- The President (of the United States) (美國)總統 (President)
45. Who appoints federal judges?
誰任命聯邦法官?
- The President (of the United States) (美國)總統 (President)
46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
行政部門有許多組成部分。請說出其中一個。
- President (of the United States) (美國)總統
- Cabinet 內閣 (Cabinet)
- Federal departments and agencies 聯邦各部會和機構
47. What does the President's Cabinet do?
總統的內閣做什麼?
- Advises the President (of the United States) 為(美國)總統提供建議
48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
請說出兩個內閣級職位。
- Attorney General 司法部長 (Attorney General)
- Secretary of Agriculture 農業部長
- Secretary of Commerce 商務部長
- Secretary of Education 教育部長
- Secretary of Energy 能源部長
- Secretary of Health and Human Services 衛生及公共服務部長
- Secretary of Homeland Security 國土安全部長
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 住房及城市發展部長
- Secretary of the Interior 內政部長
- Secretary of Labor 勞工部長
- Secretary of State 國務卿 (Secretary of State)
- Secretary of Transportation 運輸部長
- Secretary of the Treasury 財政部長
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs 退伍軍人事務部長
- Secretary of War (Defense) 戰爭部長(國防部長)
- Vice-President 副總統
- Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 環境保護署署長
- Administrator of the Small Business Administration 小型企業管理局局長
- Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 中央情報局局長
- Director of the Office of Management and Budget 管理及預算辦公室主任
- Director of National Intelligence 國家情報總監
- United States Trade Representative 美國貿易代表
49. Why is the Electoral College important?
選舉人團 (Electoral College) 為什麼重要?
- It decides who is elected president. 它決定誰當選總統。
- It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection. 它在人民普選總統與由國會選出總統之間提供了一種折衷。
50. What is one part of the judicial branch?
司法部門的一個組成部分是什麼?
- Supreme Court 最高法院 (Supreme Court)
- Federal Courts 聯邦法院
51. What does the judicial branch do?
司法部門做什麼?
- Reviews laws 審查法律
- Explains laws 解釋法律
- Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law 解決有關法律的爭議(分歧)
- Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution 裁定某項法律是否違反(美國)憲法
52. What is the highest court in the United States? 65/20
美國的最高法院是哪一個?
- Supreme Court 最高法院 (Supreme Court)
53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
最高法院有幾個席位?
- Nine (9) 9 個 (Nine)
54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
裁決一個案件通常需要幾位最高法院大法官?
- Five (5) 5 位 (Five)
55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
最高法院大法官任職多久?
- (For) life 終身
- Lifetime appointment 終身任命
- (Until) retirement (直到)退休
56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
最高法院大法官是終身任職。為什麼?
- To be independent (of politics) 為了(在政治上)保持獨立
- To limit outside (political) influence 為了限制外界(政治)的影響
57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
目前的美國首席大法官是誰?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United States. 請上 uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates 查詢美國首席大法官的名字。
截至 2026年10月: John Roberts
你的答案: ________________________
58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
請說出一項只屬於聯邦政府的權力。
- Print paper money 印製紙幣
- Mint coins 鑄造硬幣
- Declare war 宣戰
- Create an army 建立軍隊
- Make treaties 締結條約
- Set foreign policy 制定外交政策
59. Name one power that is only for the states.
請說出一項只屬於各州的權力。
- Provide schooling and education 提供學校教育
- Provide protection (police) 提供保護(警察)
- Provide safety (fire departments) 提供安全(消防局)
- Give a driver's license 核發駕照
- Approve zoning and land use 批准土地分區與土地使用
60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
第 10 條修正案的目的是什麼?
- (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. (它規定)未授予聯邦政府的權力屬於各州或人民。
61. Who is the governor of your state now? 65/20
您所在州目前的州長是誰?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.] 答案因人而異。[哥倫比亞特區居民應回答:華盛頓特區沒有州長。]
你的答案: ________________________
62. What is the capital of your state?
您所在州的首府是哪裡?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.] 答案因人而異。[哥倫比亞特區居民應回答:華盛頓特區不是州,沒有首府。美國領地居民應說出該領地的首府。]
你的答案: ________________________
63. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
美國憲法中有四條修正案是關於誰可以投票的。請描述其中一條。
- Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). 年滿 18 歲的公民(可以投票)。
- You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. 您不必繳費(人頭稅)才能投票。
- Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) 任何公民都可以投票。(女性和男性都可以投票。)
- A male citizen of any race (can vote). 任何種族的男性公民(都可以投票)。
64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
在美國,誰可以在聯邦選舉中投票、競選聯邦公職並擔任陪審員?
- Citizens 公民
- Citizens of the United States 美國的公民
- U.S. citizens 美國公民
65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
所有住在美國的人享有哪三項權利?
- Freedom of expression 表達自由
- Freedom of speech 言論自由
- Freedom of assembly 集會自由
- Freedom to petition the government 向政府請願的自由
- Freedom of religion 宗教自由
- The right to bear arms 持有武器的權利
66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? 65/20
我們說效忠誓詞 (Pledge of Allegiance) 時,是向什麼表示效忠?
- The United States 美國 (The United States)
- The flag 國旗
67. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
請說出新公民在入籍效忠宣誓 (Oath of Allegiance) 中所做的兩項承諾。
- Give up loyalty to other countries 放棄對其他國家的效忠
- Defend the (U.S.) Constitution 捍衛(美國)憲法
- Obey the laws of the United States 遵守美國法律
- Serve in the military (if needed) (必要時)在軍中服役
- Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed) (必要時)為國家服務(提供幫助、從事重要工作)
- Be loyal to the United States 效忠美國
68. How can people become United States citizens?
人們如何成為美國公民?
- Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment 在第 14 條修正案規定的條件下,在美國出生
- Naturalize 歸化入籍
- Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress) (依照國會規定的條件)取得衍生公民身分
69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
請舉出兩個在美國參與公民事務的例子。
- Vote 投票
- Run for office 競選公職
- Join a political party 加入政黨
- Help with a campaign 協助競選活動
- Join a civic group 加入公民團體
- Join a community group 加入社區團體
- Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue) 向民選官員表達您(對某個議題)的意見
- Contact elected officials 聯絡民選官員
- Support or oppose an issue or policy 支持或反對某個議題或政策
- Write to a newspaper 投書報紙
70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?
美國人可以用什麼方式為國家服務?請說出一種。
- Vote 投票
- Pay taxes 納稅
- Obey the law 遵守法律
- Serve in the military 在軍中服役
- Run for office 競選公職
- Work for local, state, or federal government 為地方、州或聯邦政府工作
71. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
為什麼繳納聯邦稅很重要?
- Required by law 法律規定
- All people pay to fund the federal government 所有人都繳稅來資助聯邦政府
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment) (美國)憲法規定(第 16 條修正案)
- Civic duty 公民義務
72. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
所有 18 至 25 歲的男性都應該登記兵役 (Selective Service),這很重要。請說出一個原因。
- Required by law 法律規定
- Civic duty 公民義務
- Makes the draft fair, if needed 必要時使徵兵公平
American History 美國歷史
73. The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
殖民者因為許多原因來到美洲。請說出其中一個。
- Freedom 自由
- Political liberty 政治自由
- Religious freedom 宗教自由
- Economic opportunity 經濟機會
- Escape persecution 逃避迫害
74. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? 65/20
在歐洲人到達之前,誰住在美洲?
- American Indians 美洲印第安人 (American Indians)
- Native Americans 美洲原住民 (Native Americans)
75. What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
哪一群人被擄走並被當作奴隸販賣?
- Africans 非洲人 (Africans)
- People from Africa 來自非洲的人
76. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
美國人為了從英國贏得獨立而打了哪一場戰爭?
- American Revolution 美國革命 (American Revolution)
- The (American) Revolutionary War (美國)獨立戰爭 (Revolutionary War)
- War for (American) Independence (美國)獨立之戰 (War for Independence)
77. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
請說出美國人宣布脫離英國獨立的一個原因。
- High taxes 高額稅賦
- Taxation without representation 無代表權卻要納稅
- British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses (boarding, quartering) 英國士兵住在美國人的家裡(寄宿、駐紮)
- They did not have self-government 他們沒有自治權
- Boston Massacre 波士頓大屠殺 (Boston Massacre)
- Boston Tea Party (Tea Act) 波士頓茶黨事件(茶稅法)(Boston Tea Party / Tea Act)
- Stamp Act 印花稅法 (Stamp Act)
- Sugar Act 糖稅法 (Sugar Act)
- Townshend Acts 湯森德法案 (Townshend Acts)
- Intolerable (Coercive) Acts 不可容忍法案(強制法案)(Intolerable / Coercive Acts)
78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 65/20
誰撰寫了《獨立宣言》?
- (Thomas) Jefferson (湯瑪斯·)傑佛遜 ((Thomas) Jefferson)
79. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
《獨立宣言》是在什麼時候通過的?
- July 4, 1776 1776 年 7 月 4 日 (July 4, 1776)
80. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
美國革命有許多重要事件。請說出其中一件。
- (Battle of) Bunker Hill 邦克山(戰役)(Bunker Hill)
- Declaration of Independence 《獨立宣言》(Declaration of Independence)
- Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton) 華盛頓橫渡德拉瓦河(特倫頓戰役)(Washington Crossing the Delaware)
- (Battle of) Saratoga 薩拉托加(戰役)(Saratoga)
- Valley Forge (Encampment) 福吉谷(紮營)(Valley Forge)
- (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown) 約克鎮(戰役)(英軍在約克鎮投降)(Yorktown)
81. There were 13 original states. Name five.
最初有 13 個州。請說出其中五個。
- New Hampshire 新罕布夏 (New Hampshire)
- Massachusetts 麻薩諸塞 (Massachusetts)
- Rhode Island 羅德島 (Rhode Island)
- Connecticut 康乃狄克 (Connecticut)
- New York 紐約 (New York)
- New Jersey 紐澤西 (New Jersey)
- Pennsylvania 賓夕法尼亞 (Pennsylvania)
- Delaware 德拉瓦 (Delaware)
- Maryland 馬里蘭 (Maryland)
- Virginia 維吉尼亞 (Virginia)
- North Carolina 北卡羅來納 (North Carolina)
- South Carolina 南卡羅來納 (South Carolina)
- Georgia 喬治亞 (Georgia)
82. What founding document was written in 1787?
哪一份建國文件是在 1787 年撰寫的?
- (U.S.) Constitution (美國)憲法 (Constitution)
83. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
《聯邦黨人文集》(Federalist Papers) 支持通過美國憲法。請說出其中一位作者。
- (James) Madison (詹姆斯·)麥迪遜 ((James) Madison)
- (Alexander) Hamilton (亞歷山大·)漢彌爾頓 ((Alexander) Hamilton)
- (John) Jay (約翰·)傑伊 ((John) Jay)
- Publius 普布利烏斯 (Publius)
84. Why were the Federalist Papers important?
《聯邦黨人文集》為什麼重要?
- They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. 它幫助人們理解(美國)憲法。
- They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution. 它支持通過(美國)憲法。
85. Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
班傑明·富蘭克林 (Benjamin Franklin) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- Founded the first free public libraries 創辦了第一批免費公共圖書館
- First Postmaster General of the United States 美國第一任郵政總長
- Helped write the Declaration of Independence 協助撰寫《獨立宣言》
- Inventor 發明家
- U.S. diplomat 美國外交官
86. George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. 65/20
喬治·華盛頓 (George Washington) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- "Father of Our Country" 「國父」(Father of Our Country)
- First president of the United States 美國第一任總統
- General of the Continental Army 大陸軍 (Continental Army) 總司令
- President of the Constitutional Convention 制憲會議 (Constitutional Convention) 主席
87. Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
湯瑪斯·傑佛遜 (Thomas Jefferson) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- Writer of the Declaration of Independence 《獨立宣言》的作者
- Third president of the United States 美國第三任總統
- Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) 使美國的面積擴大一倍(路易斯安那購地 Louisiana Purchase)
- First Secretary of State 第一任國務卿
- Founded the University of Virginia 創辦了維吉尼亞大學 (University of Virginia)
- Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom 《維吉尼亞宗教自由法令》(Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom) 的作者
88. James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
詹姆斯·麥迪遜 (James Madison) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- "Father of the Constitution" 「憲法之父」(Father of the Constitution)
- Fourth president of the United States 美國第四任總統
- President during the War of 1812 1812 年戰爭 (War of 1812) 期間的總統
- One of the writers of the Federalist Papers 《聯邦黨人文集》的作者之一
89. Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
亞歷山大·漢彌爾頓 (Alexander Hamilton) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- First Secretary of the Treasury 第一任財政部長
- One of the writers of the Federalist Papers 《聯邦黨人文集》的作者之一
- Helped establish the First Bank of the United States 協助創立美國第一銀行 (First Bank of the United States)
- Aide to General George Washington 喬治·華盛頓將軍的副官
- Member of the Continental Congress 大陸會議 (Continental Congress) 的成員
90. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
美國在 1803 年向法國購買了哪一塊領土?
- Louisiana Territory 路易斯安那領地 (Louisiana Territory)
- Louisiana 路易斯安那 (Louisiana)
91. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
請說出美國在 1800 年代參與的一場戰爭。
- War of 1812 1812 年戰爭 (War of 1812)
- Mexican-American War 美墨戰爭 (Mexican-American War)
- Civil War 南北戰爭 (Civil War)
- Spanish-American War 美西戰爭 (Spanish-American War)
92. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
請說出美國北方與南方之間的那場戰爭。
- The Civil War 南北戰爭 (The Civil War)
93. The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
南北戰爭有許多重要事件。請說出其中一件。
- (Battle of) Fort Sumter 桑特堡(戰役)(Fort Sumter)
- Emancipation Proclamation 《解放奴隸宣言》(Emancipation Proclamation)
- (Battle of) Vicksburg 維克斯堡(戰役)(Vicksburg)
- (Battle of) Gettysburg 蓋茲堡(戰役)(Gettysburg)
- Sherman's March 薛曼的進軍 (Sherman's March)
- (Surrender at) Appomattox (在)阿波馬托克斯(投降)(Appomattox)
- (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg 安提坦/夏普斯堡(戰役)(Antietam/Sharpsburg)
- Lincoln was assassinated. 林肯遇刺身亡。
94. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one. 65/20
亞伯拉罕·林肯 (Abraham Lincoln) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) 解放了奴隸(《解放奴隸宣言》Emancipation Proclamation)
- Saved (or preserved) the Union 拯救(或保全)了聯邦 (the Union)
- Led the United States during the Civil War 在南北戰爭期間領導美國
- 16th president of the United States 美國第 16 任總統
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address 發表了蓋茲堡演說 (Gettysburg Address)
95. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
《解放奴隸宣言》(Emancipation Proclamation) 做了什麼?
- Freed the slaves 解放了奴隸
- Freed slaves in the Confederacy 解放了南方邦聯 (Confederacy) 的奴隸
- Freed slaves in the Confederate states 解放了南方邦聯各州的奴隸
- Freed slaves in most Southern states 解放了大多數南方州的奴隸
96. What U.S. war ended slavery?
美國的哪一場戰爭結束了奴隸制度?
- The Civil War 南北戰爭 (The Civil War)
97. What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
哪一條修正案規定:所有在美國出生或歸化入籍,並受美國管轄的人,都是美國公民?
- 14th Amendment 第 14 條修正案 (14th Amendment)
98. When did all men get the right to vote?
所有男性是在什麼時候獲得投票權的?
- After the Civil War 南北戰爭之後
- During Reconstruction 重建時期 (Reconstruction)
- (With the) 15th Amendment (透過)第 15 條修正案 (15th Amendment)
- 1870 1870 年
99. Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
請說出 1800 年代女權運動的一位領袖。
- Susan B. Anthony 蘇珊·B·安東尼 (Susan B. Anthony)
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton 伊莉莎白·凱迪·斯坦頓 (Elizabeth Cady Stanton)
- Sojourner Truth 索傑納·特魯斯 (Sojourner Truth)
- Harriet Tubman 哈莉特·塔布曼 (Harriet Tubman)
- Lucretia Mott 盧克麗霞·莫特 (Lucretia Mott)
- Lucy Stone 露西·斯通 (Lucy Stone)
100. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
請說出美國在 1900 年代參與的一場戰爭。
- World War I 第一次世界大戰 (World War I)
- World War II 第二次世界大戰 (World War II)
- Korean War 韓戰 (Korean War)
- Vietnam War 越戰 (Vietnam War)
- (Persian) Gulf War (波斯灣)海灣戰爭 ((Persian) Gulf War)
101. Why did the United States enter World War I?
美國為什麼參加第一次世界大戰?
- Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships 因為德國攻擊美國的(民用)船隻
- To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) 為了支持協約國(英國、法國、義大利和俄國)(Allied Powers)
- To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) 為了對抗同盟國(德國、奧匈帝國、鄂圖曼帝國和保加利亞)(Central Powers)
102. When did all women get the right to vote?
所有女性是在什麼時候獲得投票權的?
- 1920 1920 年
- After World War I 第一次世界大戰之後
- (With the) 19th Amendment (透過)第 19 條修正案 (19th Amendment)
103. What was the Great Depression?
什麼是經濟大蕭條 (Great Depression)?
- Longest economic recession in modern history 現代史上歷時最長的經濟衰退
104. When did the Great Depression start?
經濟大蕭條是什麼時候開始的?
- The Great Crash (1929) 大崩盤(1929 年)(The Great Crash)
- Stock market crash of 1929 1929 年股市崩盤
105. Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
經濟大蕭條和第二次世界大戰期間的總統是誰?
- (Franklin) Roosevelt (富蘭克林·)羅斯福 ((Franklin) Roosevelt)
106. Why did the United States enter World War II?
美國為什麼參加第二次世界大戰?
- (Bombing of) Pearl Harbor 珍珠港(遭到轟炸)(Pearl Harbor)
- Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor 日本人攻擊珍珠港
- To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia) 為了支持同盟國(英國、法國和俄國)(Allied Powers)
- To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) 為了對抗軸心國(德國、義大利和日本)(Axis Powers)
107. Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
德懷特·艾森豪 (Dwight Eisenhower) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- General during World War II 第二次世界大戰期間的將軍
- President at the end of (during) the Korean War 韓戰結束時(期間)的總統
- 34th president of the United States 美國第 34 任總統
- Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System) 簽署了《1956 年聯邦補助公路法》(Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956)(建立了州際公路系統)
108. Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
冷戰期間美國的主要對手是誰?
- Soviet Union 蘇聯 (Soviet Union)
- USSR 蘇聯 (USSR)
- Russia 俄羅斯 (Russia)
109. During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
冷戰期間,美國主要擔心的一件事是什麼?
- Communism 共產主義
- Nuclear war 核戰爭
110. Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
美國為什麼參加韓戰?
- To stop the spread of communism 為了阻止共產主義擴散
111. Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
美國為什麼參加越戰?
- To stop the spread of communism 為了阻止共產主義擴散
112. What did the civil rights movement do?
民權運動做了什麼?
- Fought to end racial discrimination 爭取結束種族歧視
113. Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one. 65/20
小馬丁·路德·金恩 (Martin Luther King, Jr.) 因許多事蹟而聞名。請說出其中一項。
- Fought for civil rights 爭取民權
- Worked for equality for all Americans 為全體美國人的平等而努力
- Worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" 努力確保人們「不會因膚色而受評判,而是以品格來評判」
114. Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
美國為什麼參加波斯灣戰爭?
- To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait 為了迫使伊拉克軍隊撤出科威特 (Kuwait)
115. What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? 65/20
2001 年 9 月 11 日美國發生了什麼重大事件?
- Terrorists attacked the United States 恐怖分子攻擊美國
- Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City 恐怖分子劫持了兩架飛機,撞向紐約市 (New York City) 的世界貿易中心
- Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia 恐怖分子劫持了一架飛機,撞向維吉尼亞州阿靈頓 (Arlington, Virginia) 的五角大廈 (Pentagon)
- Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania 恐怖分子劫持了一架原本以華盛頓特區為目標的飛機,墜毀在賓夕法尼亞州 (Pennsylvania) 的一片田野中
116. Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
請說出 2001 年 9 月 11 日攻擊事件之後美國參與的一場軍事衝突。
- (Global) War on Terror (全球)反恐戰爭 ((Global) War on Terror)
- War in Afghanistan 阿富汗戰爭 (War in Afghanistan)
- War in Iraq 伊拉克戰爭 (War in Iraq)
117. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
請說出美國的一個美洲印第安部落。
- Apache 阿帕契 (Apache)
- Blackfeet 黑腳 (Blackfeet)
- Cayuga 卡尤加 (Cayuga)
- Cherokee 切羅基 (Cherokee)
- Cheyenne 夏延 (Cheyenne)
- Chippewa 齊佩瓦 (Chippewa)
- Choctaw 喬克托 (Choctaw)
- Creek 克里克 (Creek)
- Crow 克勞 (Crow)
- Hopi 霍皮 (Hopi)
- Huron 休倫 (Huron)
- Inupiat 伊努皮亞特 (Inupiat)
- Lakota 拉科塔 (Lakota)
- Mohawk 莫霍克 (Mohawk)
- Mohegan 莫希根 (Mohegan)
- Navajo 納瓦荷 (Navajo)
- Oneida 奧奈達 (Oneida)
- Onondaga 奧農達加 (Onondaga)
- Pueblo 普韋布洛 (Pueblo)
- Seminole 塞米諾爾 (Seminole)
- Seneca 塞內卡 (Seneca)
- Shawnee 肖尼 (Shawnee)
- Sioux 蘇族 (Sioux)
- Teton 提頓 (Teton)
- Tuscarora 塔斯卡洛拉 (Tuscarora)
118. Name one example of an American innovation.
請舉出一項美國發明創新的例子。
- Light bulb 電燈泡
- Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) 汽車(轎車、內燃機)
- Skyscrapers 摩天大樓
- Airplane 飛機
- Assembly line 裝配線
- Landing on the moon 登陸月球
- Integrated circuit (IC) 積體電路 (IC)
Symbols and Holidays 象徵與節日
119. What is the capital of the United States?
美國的首都是哪裡?
- Washington, D.C. 華盛頓特區 (Washington, D.C.)
120. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
自由女神像在哪裡?
- New York (Harbor) 紐約(港)(New York Harbor)
- Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).] 自由島 (Liberty Island)[紐澤西 (New Jersey)、紐約市附近,以及在哈德遜(河)(Hudson River) 上,也可以接受。]
121. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 65/20
國旗為什麼有 13 條紋?
- (Because there were) 13 original colonies (因為當初有) 13 個最初的殖民地
- (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies (因為條紋)代表最初的殖民地
122. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
國旗為什麼有 50 顆星?
- (Because there is) one star for each state (因為)每一州有一顆星
- (Because) each star represents a state (因為)每顆星代表一個州
- (Because there are) 50 states (因為有) 50 個州
123. What is the name of the national anthem?
國歌的名稱是什麼?
- The Star-Spangled Banner 《星條旗》(The Star-Spangled Banner)
124. The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
美國的第一句國家格言是「E Pluribus Unum」。那是什麼意思?
- Out of many, one 合眾為一
- We all become one 我們都成為一體
125. What is Independence Day?
什麼是獨立紀念日 (Independence Day)?
- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) 慶祝美國(脫離英國)獨立的節日
- The country's birthday 國家的生日
126. Name three national U.S. holidays. 65/20
請說出三個美國的國定假日。
- New Year's Day 元旦 (New Year's Day)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 馬丁·路德·金恩紀念日 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) 總統日(華盛頓誕辰)(Presidents Day / Washington's Birthday)
- Memorial Day 陣亡將士紀念日 (Memorial Day)
- Juneteenth 六月節 (Juneteenth)
- Independence Day 獨立紀念日 (Independence Day)
- Labor Day 勞動節 (Labor Day)
- Columbus Day 哥倫布日 (Columbus Day)
- Veterans Day 退伍軍人節 (Veterans Day)
- Thanksgiving Day 感恩節 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Christmas Day 聖誕節 (Christmas Day)
127. What is Memorial Day?
什麼是陣亡將士紀念日 (Memorial Day)?
- A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service 紀念在軍中服役時殉職軍人的節日
128. What is Veterans Day?
什麼是退伍軍人節 (Veterans Day)?
- A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military 向(美國)軍隊人員致敬的節日
- A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military) 向曾經(在美國軍隊)服役的人致敬的節日
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