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citizenship test

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What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution
What does the constitution do? Defines the government
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these three words. We the people
What is an amendment? Change to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? The bill of rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life and liberty
What is the freedom of religion? The freedom to practice or not practice any religion
What is the economic system in the USA? Capitalist
What is the "rule of law" Everyone must follow the law
Name one branch or part of the government? Legislative
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 US Congress The senate and house of representatives
How many US Senators are there? 100
We elect a US Senator for how many years 6
Who is one of your states US Senators now? Patty Murray
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
We elect a US Representative for how many years 2
Name your US Representative Susan DelBene
Who does a US Senator represent All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states Because of the state's population
We elect a President for how many years 4
In what month do we vote for Presidents November
What is the name of the President of the USA Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the USA now? Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President The vice president
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? The speaker of the house
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military The president
Who signs bill to become laws The president
Who vetoes bills The president
What does the Presidents Cabinet do? Advises the president
What are two Cabinet-level positions Secretary of education and defense
What does the judicial branch do? Reviews laws
What is the highest court in the USA The supreme court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
Who is the Chief Justice of the USA John Roberts
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Printing money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state? Giving a driver's license
Who is the Governor of your State now? Jay Inslee
What is the Capital of your State? Olympia
What are the two major political parties in the USA? Democratic and republican
What is the political party of the President now? Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? Kevin McCarthy
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Citizens eighteen and older can vote
What is one responsibility that is only for the USA citizens Vote in a federal election
Name one right only for the USA citizens Vote in a federal election
What are two rights of everyone living in the USA Freedom of speeach and religion
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The flag
What is one promise you make when you become a USA citizen? Obey the laws of the United States
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Vote or join a political party
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service? 18
What is one reason colonist came to America? Freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Native americans
What group of people was taken to American and sold as slaves? Africans
Why did the colonist fight the British? Because of high taxes
When was the Deceleration of Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776
There were 13 original states. Name three. New York, Massachusetts, Virginia
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The constitution was written
When was the Constitution written? 1787
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. 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 USA buy from France in 1803 Louisiana
Name one war fought by the USA in the 1800s Civil War
Name the US war between the North and the South Civil War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War Slavery
What was one important thing 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 USA in the 1900s Korean War
Who was President during World War I Woodrow Wilson
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II Franklin Roosevelt
Who did the USA fight in World War II Japan, Germany and Italy
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was was he in? World War II
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the USA Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Civil rights movement
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? Fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11,2001 in the USA Terrorist attack
Name one American Indian Tribe in the USA Cherokee
Name one of the two longest rivers in the USA Mississipi River
What ocean is on the West Coast of the USA Pacific Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the USA Atlantic Ocean
Name one US territory Guam
Name one state that borders Canada Washington
Name one state that borders Mexico California
What is the capital of the USA Washington D.C
Where is the Statue of Liberty New York
Why does the flag have 13 stripes 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem The star spangled banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day July 4th
Name two national US Holidays Christmas and Independence day
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
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