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Arkansas Civics Exam

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What is the supreme law of the land? Constitution
What does the Constitution do? sets up the government and protects basic right of america
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 or addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? the bill of rights
what are the rights or freedoms from the first amendment? speech, religion, assembly, press & petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared our independence from Great Britain
what are the rights declared in the declaration of independence? life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States? capitalist economy(market)
What is the "rule of law"? everyone must follow the law
which of the following are branches of the government? legislative, executive, and judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch? President
Who makes federal laws? Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Senators and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there? 100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6 years
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Tom Cotton
the house of representatives has how many voting members? 435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 2 years
Select one U.S. Representative from Arkansas. French Hill
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? all people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? because some states have more people than other states
We elect a President for how many years? 4 years
In what month do we vote for President? November
What is the name of the President of the United States now? Donald Trump
what is the name of the vice-president of the united states now? Mike Pence
When must all men register for the Selective Service? 18
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Vice President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? President
Who signs bills to become laws? President
Who vetoes bills? President
What does the President's Cabinet do? advise the president
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Education and Attorney General
What does the judicial branch do? reviews laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John Roberts
What is one power of the federal government? to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
What is one power of the states? Issue driver's licence
Who is the Governor of your state now? Asa Hutchinson
What is the capital of your state? Little Rock
What are the two major political parties in the United States? 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
which of the following statements about voting rights is not correct? anyone who has lived here for 18 years can vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? serve on a jury
Name one right only for United States citizens. vote in a federal election
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? freedom of religion & freedom to petition the government
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the flag
what is not a promise that you make when you become a united states citizen? to speak english
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 18
What is a way Americans can participate in their democracy? vote
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? april 15
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