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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the form of government of the United States? A. Republic B. Constitution-based federal republic C. Representative Democracy D. All of the above. | D all of the above |
| What is the supreme law of the land? | The Constitution |
| Name one thing that US Constitution does A. Defines powers of government B. Writes the laws C. Tells citizens what they have to do D. Controls the military | A. Defines powers of government |
| The US Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean? A. The people give up their power B. Consent of the governed C. Liberty for all people D. The pursuit of happiness | B Consent of the governed |
| How are changes made to the US Constitution? A. A vote in the state legislature B. A vote in Congress C. Through the court system D. Through the amendment process | D. Through the amendment process |
| What does the Bill of Rights protect? A. The Major Rights B. The basic rights of people living in the US C. The human rights of people around the world D. The rights guaranteed to all people in their state. | B. The basic rights of people living in the United States |
| How many amendments does the Constitution have? | 27 |
| Why is the Declaration of Independence important? A. It declared an end to the American Revolution B. It says all people are created equal C. It made George Washington the first president D. It created three branches of government | B. It says all people are created equal. |
| What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? | The Declaration of Independence |
| Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. A. Liberty and natural rights B. Civic engagement and natural rights C. Rule of law and self-government D. Checks and balances and self-government | A. Liberty and natural rights |
| The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what document? | Declaration of Independence |
| What is the economic system of the United States? A. Bear market economy B. Capitalist or free-market economy C. Socialist economy D. None of the above | B. Capitalist or free-market economy |
| What is the "rule of law"? A. No one is above the law B. Leaders must obey the law C. Everyone must follow the law D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
| Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one. A. Declaration of Independence B. House Divided Speech C. The "I Have a Dream Speech" D. Arsenal of Democrazy Fireside chat | Declaration of Independence |
| There are three branches of government. Why? A. Checks and balances B. To support what is outlined in the Articles of Confederation C. To model the US government after that of Great Britain D. To ensure fairness | A. checks and balances |
| Name the three branches of government A. Legislative, presidential, and courts B. Legislative, executive, and judicial C. Executive, defense, and judicial D. Executive, legislative, and presidential | B. Legislative, executive, and judicial |
| The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? A. Executive B. Legislative C. Courts D. Judicial | A. Executive |
| What part of the federal government writes laws? A. Court system B. Congress C. Executive branch D. The President's Cabinet | B. Congress |
| What are the two parts of the US Congress? A. The Senate and the President B. The Senate and the House of Representatives C. The Supreme Court and the President D. The FBI and the CIA | B. The Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Name one power of the US Congress A. Declares War B. Signs laws C. Issues executive orders D. Determines if laws are fair | A. Declares war |
| How many US Senators are there? | 100 |
| How long is a term for a US Senator? | 6 years |
| Who is one of your US Senators now? A. Chuck Grassley B. Zach Nunn C. Tom Harkin D. Ashley Hinson | A. Chuck Grassley |
| How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? | 435 |
| How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? | 2 years |
| Why do US representatives have shorter terms than US senators? A. To ensure there are always new members in Congress B. To more closely follow public opinion C. To balance the number of people up for election D. To make voting easier | B. To more closely follow public opinion |
| How many senators does each state have? | 2 |
| Why does each state have two senators? A. To make sure large states have more power in Congress B. Equal representation for smaller states C. To ensure there are a certain number of senators in the US Senate | B. Equal representation for smaller states |
| Name your US Representative. | Randy Feenstra |
| What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? A. Nancy Pelosi B. Mike Johnson C. John Boehner D. Paul Ryan | B. Mike Johnson |
| Whom does a US senator represent? A. People of their state B. A region of their state C. A region of the US D. All of the above | A. People of their state |
| Who elects US Senators? A. The Governor of the state B. Citizens from their state C. District court judges D. Members of the House of Representatives | B. Citizens from their state |
| Whom does a member of the House of Representatives represent? A. People from their congressional district B. People from a specific state C. People across the United States D. People who live in the District of Columbia | A. People from their congressional district |
| Who elects members of the House of Representatives? A. Only people from specific states B. People across the United States C. Citizens from their congressional district D. People who live in the District of Columbia (D.C.) | C. Citizens from their congressional district |
| Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? A. Because they are geographically larger than others B. Because of the state's population C. Because they are required to pay more federal taxes than others | B. Because of the state's population |
| The President of the United States is elected for how many years? | 4 |
| The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? | Because of the 22nd Amendment |
| 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? A. Tim Kaine B. Kamala Harris C. Joe Biden D. JD Vance | D. JD Vance |
| If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? A. The secretary of state B. The Speaker of the House C. The Vice President D. The First Lady | C. the Vice President |
| Name one power of the president. A. Signs bills into law B. Vetoes bills C. Enforces laws D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
| Who is the commander in chief of the military? A. The president B. The vice president C. The secretary of defense D. The chief of staff | A. The president |
| Who signs bills to become laws? A. The president B. The vice president C. The secretary of commerce D. The senate majority leader | A. The President |
| Who vetoes bills? A. The speaker of the house B. The Vice president C. The first lady D. the president | D. the president |
| Who appoints federal judges? A. The Speaker of the House B. The president C. The Vice President D. The President's cabinet | B. The president |
| The executive branch has many parts. Name one. A. Congress B. Cabinet C. District Courts D. Governors of each state | B. Cabinet |
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