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Civics Exam

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What is the supreme law of the land? The US Constitution
What does the Constitution do? Sets up the government. Defines the limits of the governments. Protects Americans basic rights.
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words? We The People
What is an amendment? A change to the constitution
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? The Bill of Rights
What are the 5 rights or freedoms from the First Amendment? Freedom of speech, assembly, petition, press, religion
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared independence from Britain
What are 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion? Right to practice any religion, or none at all
What is the economic system in the United States? Capitalism
What is the "rule of law?" No one is above the law. Leaders must follow the law. Everyone must follow the law.
Name the 3 branches or parts of the government: Legislative, Executive, 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 2 parts of the US Congress? Senate & House of Representatives
How many US Senators are there? 100; 2 per state
We elect a US Senator for how many years? 6
Who are Wisconsin's 2 current US Senators? Tammy Baldwin & Ron Johnson
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
We elect a US Representative for how many years? 2
Who is your US Representative? Glenn Grothman
Who does a US Senator represent? All the people of their state
Why do some states have more Representatives that other states? Larger population
We elect a President for how many years? 4
In what month do we vote for President? November
What is the name of the President of the United States currently? Donald J. Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States currently? J.D. Vance
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Speaker of the House
Who is the commander in Chief of the military? The President
Who signs the bills to become laws? The President
Who votes bills? The President
What does the President's Cabinet do? Advise the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of State. Secretary of Commerce.
What does the judicial branch do? Interprets the laws, decides the constitutionality of laws
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
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. What are some powers of the federal government? Creating an army, making treaties, printing money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the STATES. What are some of these powers? Schooling, police, approving land use
Who is the Governor of Wisconsin currently? Tony Evers
What is the capital of Wisconsin? Madison
What are the 2 major political parties in the United States? Democrat & Republican
What is the political party of the current President? Republican
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives? Mike Johnson
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe them: Lower age to vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens: Vote in a federal election
Name one right only of the United States Citizens: Vote in a federal election
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the United States? Freedom of speech & assembly
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 United States citizen? Give up loyalty to other countries. Obey the laws of the US. Defend the Constitution.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Vote. Run for office. Join a civic group. Write to a newspaper. Call your Representatives. Helping with a campaign.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15th
When must all men register for the Selective Service? 18
What is one reason colonists came to America? Religious freedom
Who lived 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? They didn't have self-government
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776
Name 3 of the original states: New York. Virginia. 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 US Constitution. Name a writer: James Madison
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? US 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 Territory
What was one of the wars fought by the United States in the 1800s? The Spanish-American 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? Preserved the union
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed the slaves in the Confederate States
What did Susan B. Anthony do? Fight for women's rights
What was one of the wars fought by the United States in the 1900s? World War l
Who was President during World War l? Woodrow Wilson
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War ll? Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in World War ll? Germany. Italy. Japan.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What was was he in? World War ll
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Civil Rights Movement
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? Fight for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001? Terrorists attacked the United States
What is one America Indian tribes in the United States? Ho-Chunk
What are the two longest river in the United States? Mississippi & Missouri
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
What is a US territory? Puerto Rico
Name a state that borders Canada: Montana
Name a state that borders Mexico: California
What is the capital of the United States? Washington D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty? Liberty Island (New York Harbor)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 13 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
What are two national US holidays? Independence Day. New Years Day.
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