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Civics Exam
Combination of Parts 1, 2, & 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Independence Day | A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain, The country's birthday (July 4th) |
| What is the National Anthem? | The Star-Spangled Banner |
| The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does it mean? | Out of many, one or We all become one |
| Why does the flag have 13 stripes? | Because there were 13 original colonies, Because the stripes represent the 13 original colonies |
| Why does the flag have 50 stars? | Because there is one star for each state, Because each star represents a state, Because there are 50 states |
| Where is the capital of the United States? | Washington D.C. |
| Where is the Statue of Liberty? | New York (Harbor), Liberty Island |
| What founding document was written in 1787? | U.S. Constitution |
| Why is it important to pay federal taxes? | Required by law, All people pay to fund the federal government, Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment), Civic duty |
| It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Why? | Required by law, Civic duty, Makes the draft fair if needed |
| When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? | July 4, 1776, This is why we celebrate the 4th on July, Independence Day each year on the 4th of July, The Birth of America. Written by Thomas Jefferson. |
| What is the form of government of the United States? | Republic, Constitution-based federal republic, Representative Democracy |
| What is the supreme law of the land? | U.S. Constitution |
| Name ONE thing the U.S. Constitution does. | Forms the government, Defines powers of the government, Defines the parts of government, Protects the rights of the people |
| The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean? | Self government, Popular sovereignty, Consent of the governed, People should govern themselves |
| How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? | Amendments, The amendment process |
| What does the Bill of Rights protect? | (The basic) rights of Americans, (The basic) rights of people living in the United States. Includes: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Right to bear arms. |
| How many amendments does the US. Constitution have? | Twenty-seven (27), The first ten are the Bill of Rights |
| Why is the Declaration of Independence important? | It says America is free from British control. It says all people are created equal. It identifies inherent rights. It identifies individual freedoms. |
| What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? | Declaration of Independence |
| Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. | Equality, Liberty, Social Contract, Natural rights, Limited government, Self government |
| The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are rights found in what founding document? | Declaration of Independence |
| What is the economic system in the United States? | Capitalism, Free market economy |
| There are three branches of government. Why? | So one part does not become too powerful, Checks and balances, Separation of powers |
| Name the three branches of government | Legislative, executive, and judicial; Congress, president, and the courts |
| Name the two political parties. | Democratic and Republican |
| The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? | Executive branch |
| What part of the federal government writes laws? | (U.S.) Congress,(U.S. or national) legislature, Legislative branch |
| What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? | Senate and House of Representatives |
| Name one power of the U.S. Congress. | Writes laws, Declares war, Makes the federal budget |
| How many U.S. senators are there? | One hundred (100) |
| How long is a term for a U.S. Senator? | Six (6) years |
| Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? | John Fetterman (Democratic), Dave McCormick (republican) |
| How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? | Four Hundred thirty five (435) |
| How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? | Two (2) years |
| How many senators does each state have? | Two (2) |
| Why does each state have two senators? | Equal representation (for small states), The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) |
| Who does a U.S. senator represent? | Citizens of their state, People of their state |
| Who elects U.S. senators? | Citizens from their state |
| Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? | Citizens in their congressional district |
| Who elects members of the House of Representatives? | Citizens from their congressional district |
| Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? | Because they have more people (larger population) |
| The President of the United States is elected for how many years? | Four (4) years |
| The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? | Because of the 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful |
| 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? | JD Vance |
| If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? | The Vice President (of the United States) |
| What are the powers of the president? | -Signs bills into law, Vetoes bills, Enforces laws, Commander in Chief (of the military) |
| Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? | The President of the United States |
| Who signs bills to become laws? | The President |
| Who vetoes bills? | The President |
| Who appoints federal judges? | The President |
| The executive branch has many parts. Name one. | President, Cabinet, Federal departments and agencies |
| What does the President's Cabinet do? | Advises the President on domestic and foreign policy, In charge of Executive departments: Education, State, Homeland Security and are called Secretaries. |
| Why is the Electoral College important? | It decides who is elected president. |
| What is one part of the judicial branch? | Supreme Court & Federal courts |
| What does the judicial branch do? | reviews laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), can declare laws unconstitutional |
| What is the highest court in the United States | Supreme Court |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | Nine (9) |
| How long do Supreme Court justices serve? | For life until retirement |
| Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? | John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.) |
| Name one power that is only for the federal government. | Print paper money, Mint coins, Declare war, Create an army, Make treaties, Set foreign policy |
| Who appoints Supreme Court justices? | appointed by the president, confirmed by the senate, serve for life |
| Name one power that is only for the states | -provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use |
| What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? | (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. |
| Who is the governor of your state now? | Josh Shapiro |
| What is the capital of your state? | Harrisburg, PA |
| What are the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote? | Citizens eighteen and older can vote, You don't have to pay to vote, Any citizen can vote, A male citizen of any race can vote |
| Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? | U.S. Citizens who are 18 years and registered to vote |
| What are the rights of everyone living in the United States? | Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly, Freedom to petition the government, Freedom of religion, The right to bear arms |
| What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? | The United States, The flag |
| What are examples of civic participation in the United States? | Vote, Run for Office, Join a political party, Help with a campaign, Join a civic group, Join a community group, Give an elected official your opinion, Support or oppose an issue or policy, Contact elected officials, Write to a newspaper |
| How can Americans serve their country? | Vote, Pay taxes, Obey the law, Serve in the military, Run for office, Work for local, state, or federal government |
| What was the name of the land acquired by the United States in 1803 that doubled its size? | The Louisiana Purchase |
| Who was President during the Civil War? | Abraham Lincoln |
| Lincoln is credited with freeing the slaves through the... | Emancipation Proclamation |
| She supported Women's rights, which led to the right for women to vote in the US | Susan B Anthony |
| Dr. Martin Luther King began the Civil Rights Movement in 1954 with the goal of: | ending racial discrimination against African Americans |
| A few Native American Tribes in the US are: | The Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Creek, Iroquois, Seminole, Cheyenne, Huron, Shawnee, Crow and Hopi. |
| What two oceans border the United States? | the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. |
| The US shares its border with Canada to the North. The states that border Canada are: | Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska. |
| The nation's capital is | Washington DC |
| Washington DC is bordered by which two states? | Virginia and Maryland |
| What are the two longest rivers in the United States? | The Missouri River is the longest and the second longest river is the Mississippi River. |
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