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Grades 5 and 6
USCIS Part 2
Question | Answer |
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What is the highest court in the United States? | the Supreme Court |
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? | nine (9) |
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? | John Roberts (John G. Roberts Jr) |
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government. | to print money; to declare war; to create an army; to make treaties |
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? | provide schooling and education; provide protection (police); provide safety (fire departments); give a driver's license; approve zoning and land use |
Who is the Governor of your state now? | Governor Scott K. Walker |
What is the capital of your state? | Madison, WI |
What are the two major political parties in the United States? | Democratic and Republican |
What is the political party of the President now? | Republican (Party) |
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? | Paul Ryan |
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. | Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote); You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote; Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote); A male citizen of any race (can vote) |
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? | serve on a jury; vote in a federal election |
Name one right only for United States citizens. | vote in a federal election; run for federal office |
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? | freedom of expression; freedom of speech; freedom of assembly; freedom to petition the government; freedom to worship; the right to bear arms |
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? | the United States; the flag |
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? | give up loyalty to other countries; defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; obey the laws of the United States; serve in the U.S. military (if needed); serve the nation; be loyal to the United states |
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? | eighteen (18) and older |