Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

US Citizenship > All The Questions > Flashcards

All The Questions Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
U.S. Geography flashcards
1
Q

Principles of American Democracy

A

The constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does the constitution do?

A

Defines the government

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The idea of self government is in the first three word of the constitution what are these words?

A

We the people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the amendment?

A

A change, an addition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?

A

The bill of rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

A

Speech, assembly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How many amendments does the constitution have?

A

27

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

Said the United state is free from Great Britain.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?

A

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religious or not practice a religion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is economic system in the United state

A

Capitalist economy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the rule of law?

A

Everyone must follow the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

System of government, name branch of the government

A

Congress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What stops one branch of government becoming too powerful?

A

Checks and balances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

The president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Who makes federal laws?

A

Congress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

A

The senate and House of Representatives

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

How many US senators are there?

A

100

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

We elect US senators for how many years?

A

Six

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Who’s one of your state senators now?

A

Chuck Schumer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

We elect a US representative for how many years?

A

2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Name your US representative?

A

Grace Meng

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Who does a US senator represent?

A

All people of the state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Why do some people states have more representatives than other states?

A

Because of the state population

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

We elect president for how many years?

A

4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

In what month do we vote for president?

A

November

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What is the name of the president of the US now?

A

John Biden

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What is the name of the vice president?

A

Kamala Harris

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

If the president can no longer serve who become president?

A

The vice president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

If the vice president can no longer serve who becomes the president?

A

The speaker of the house

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

A

The president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Who vetos bills?

A

The president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

What does the president cabinet do?

A

Advices the president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

What are the cabinet level position?

A

Secretary of State
Secretary of defance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Wha does the judicial branch do?

A

Reviews laws

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

What is the highest court in the United state?

A

The Supreme Court

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Who is the chief justice of the United state now?

A

John roberts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

A

To declare a war. To print money.

42
Q

Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?

A

Provide schooling and education

43
Q

Q who is the governor of your state?

A

Kathy Hochul

44
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United state?

A

Democratic and republican

45
Q

What is the political party of the president now?

A

Democratic

46
Q

What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives?

A

Mike Johnson

47
Q

There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A

Any citizen can vote

48
Q

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

A

Vote in federal election
Serve as a jury

49
Q

What are two rights for everyone living in the United state?

A

Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly

50
Q

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

A

The flag.
The United States.

51
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Albany

52
Q

Name one right o my for the United state citizen

A

Vote in federal election

53
Q

What is one promise you make when you become a United state citizen?

A

Obey the laws of the United States

54
Q

How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?

A

18 and older

55
Q

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

A

Vote.
Join a political party.

56
Q

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

A

April 15

57
Q

When must all men register for the selective service?

A

At age 18.

58
Q

What is one reason colonists came to America?

A

Freedom

59
Q

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

A

Native Americans

60
Q

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

A

Africans

61
Q

Why did colonists fight the British?

A

Because of high taxes

62
Q

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A

Thomas Jefferson

63
Q

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

A

July 4, 1776

64
Q

There were 13 original states. Name three.

A

New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.

65
Q

What happened at the constitutional convention?

A

The constitution was written

66
Q

When was the constitution written?

A

1787

67
Q

The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S constitution. Name one of the writers.

A

Alexander Hamilton

68
Q

What is the think Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

A

Oldest member of the constitutional convention.

69
Q

Who is the father of our country

A

George Washington

70
Q

Who was the first president?

A

George Washington

71
Q

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A

Louisiana

72
Q

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800

A

War of 1812
The civil war

73
Q

Name the war between the north and the south

A

The civil war

74
Q

Name one problem that led to the civil war

A

Slavery

75
Q

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

A

Freed the slaves
Saved the Union

76
Q

What did the emancipation proclamation do?

A

Freed the slaves

77
Q

What did Susan B. Anthony did?

A

Fought for women’s right

78
Q

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900

A

World war 2

79
Q

Who was president during world war 1?

A

Woodrow wilson

80
Q

Who was president during the Great Depression and world war 2?

A

Franklin Roosevelt

81
Q

Who did the United States fight in world war 2

A

Japan Germany Italy

82
Q

Before he was president Eisenhower was a general what war was he in?

A

World war 2

83
Q

During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?

A

Communism

84
Q

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

A

Civil rights

85
Q

What did martin Luther king Jr do?

A

Fought for civil rights

86
Q

What major event happened in September 2001 in the United States?

A

Terrorist attack on the United state

87
Q

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States

A

Cherokee
Apache

88
Q

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

A

Mississippi River

89
Q

What ocean is on the west coast of the United States ?

A

Pacific

90
Q

What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?

A

Atlantic

91
Q

Name one US territory

A

Puerto Rico

92
Q

Name one state that borders Canada

A

New York

93
Q

Name one state that borders Mexico

A

Texas

94
Q

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

A

New York harbor

95
Q

Why does the flag has 13 strips ?

A

Because there were 13 original colonies

96
Q

Why does the flog has 50 stars ?

A

Because there’s on star for each state

97
Q

What is the name of the national anthem?

A

The star spangled banner

98
Q

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

A

4th of July

99
Q

Name 2 national holidays

A

Christmas and thanks Giving

100
Q

What is the capital of the United States?

A

Washington D.C

US Citizenship (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions