20 Civics Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

Constitution

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2
Q

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

A

27

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3
Q

What is the economic system of the United States?

A

Capitalism

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4
Q

Name one power of the US Congress?

A

Declares war

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5
Q

The President is elected for how many years?

A

4

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6
Q

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Joe Biden

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7
Q

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Kamala Harris

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8
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

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9
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

Supreme Court

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10
Q

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

A

The United States

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11
Q

Who lived in Americas before the Europeans arrived?

A

American Indians

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12
Q

Who wrote the Declaration of Independance?

A

Jefferson

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13
Q

George Washington is famous for what?

A

1st President of the United States

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14
Q

Abraham Lincoln is famous for what?

A

16th President of the United States

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15
Q

Martin Luther King Jr is famous for what?

A

Fought for civil rights

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16
Q

What major event happed on September 11, 2001?

A

Terrorist attacked the US

17
Q

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

A

There were 13 colonies

18
Q

Name 3 national holidays

A

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

19
Q

What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?

A

Nancy Pelosi

20
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

J.B Pritzker