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US Civics Exam

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What is the Supreme Law of the Land? The Constitution
What does the Constitution do? Sets up the Gov't
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the People
What is an amendment? A change
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Freedom of Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What did the declaration of independence do? Declared our independence
What are two rights in the declaration of Independence? Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of Religion? You can practice any religion
What is the economic system in the US? Capitalist Economy
What is the "Rule of Law" No one is above the law
Name on branch or part of the government Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks & Balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch? The President
Who makes federal laws? Congress
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress? The Senate and House
How many U.S. Senators are there? 100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Kamala Harris
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 2
Name you U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez
Who does a U.S. Represent? All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other state? Because of state's population
We elect a president for how many years? 4
In what month do we vote for President? November
Name the president of the United States? Donald Trump
Name of the Vice President of the United States? Michael Pence
Who is the commander in Chief of the military? The President
Who vetoes bills? The President
What does the President do? advises the president
What are two Cabinet-Level positions? Attorney General, Vice President
What does the judicial branch do? Reviews laws
What is the high court of the in the United States? the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States? John Roberts
What is one power of the federal government? To Declare War
What is one power of the states? Give a drivers license
Who is the Governor of your state now? Gavin Newsom
What is the capital of your state? Sacramento
What are two major political parties in the US? Democrat and Republican
What is the political party of the President now? Republican
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? Nancy Pelosi
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one. Citizens 18 and older can vote.
What is one responsibility that is only for US Citizens? Vote in federal election
Name one right ONLY for US Citizens? Vote in federal election
What are two rights for everyone living in the United States? Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion
What do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The United States
What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen? Be loyal to the United States.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President? 18 and older
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy? vote, and Join a political party
What is the last day you can send in Federal income tax forms? April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service? 18 years old
What is one reason Colonists came to America? Freedom
Who live in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Africans
Why did the colonists fight the British? because of High Taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776
Name 3 Original States? New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The constitution was written
When was the Constitution written? 1787
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitutions. Name one of the writers. James Madison
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? U.S. Diplomat
Who is the "Father of our Country"? George Washington
Who was the first President? George Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's Civil War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South? Civil War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War Slavery
What was one important think that Abraham Lincoln did? Freed the slaves
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed the slaves
What did Susan B. Anthony do? Fought for women's rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900's World War II
Who was the president during WWI? Woodrow Wilson
Who was the President during the Great Depression and WWII? Franklin Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in WW? Japan, Italy and Germany
Before President Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? WWII
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Civil Rights
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US? Terrorist attacked the US
Name one American Indian tribe in the US Hopi
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States? Mississippi River
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? Pacific Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? Atlantic Ocean
Name one U.S. Territory Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada? Washington
Name one state that borders Mexico California
What is the capital of the US? Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statute of Liberty? Liberty Island
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Because of the 13 original colonies
What does the flag have 50 stars? because there are 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled banner
When do we celebrate Independence day? July 4th
Name 2 US National Holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas
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