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U.S. Citizenship Civics Test (2008) - Utah 2022 > American Government > Flashcards

American Government Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution

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2
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What does the Constitution do?

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Sets up and defines the Government, and protect basic rights of Americans.

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3
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

A

We the People

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4
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What is an amendment?

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A change or an addition to the Constitution

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5
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Contitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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6
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Freedom of Religion / Speech / Assembly / Press / Petition the Government

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7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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Said that the Unite States is free from Great Britain

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9
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What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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10
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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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11
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What is the economic system in the United States?

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Capitalist or market economy

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12
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What is the “rule of law”?

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No one is above the law. Everyone, including leaders and the Government, must follow the law.

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13
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Name ONE branch or part of the government.

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Legislative / Executive / Judicial / Congress / President / The Courts

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14
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What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances and the separation of powers.

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15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President.

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16
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Who makes federal laws?

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The Congress / Senate and House of Representatives / The U.S. legislature

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17
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What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and the House of Representatives.

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18
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100

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19
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

A

6

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20
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Who is ONE of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

A

Mitt Romney and Mike Lee

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21
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

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22
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

A

2

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23
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Name your U.S. Representative.

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John R. Curtis / Burgess Owens

24
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Who does a U.S. Senator represents?

A

All people of the state.

25
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A

Because of the state’s population / because they have more people / because some states have more people

26
Q

We elect a President for how many years?

A

4

27
Q

In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

28
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?

A

Joe Biden

29
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Kamala Harris

30
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Vice President

31
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

The Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi

32
Q

Who us the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

The President

33
Q

Who signs bills to become law?

A

The President

34
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Who vetoes bills?

A

The President

35
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

36
Q

What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

A

Vice President

Attorney General

37
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

Reviews and Explains laws, Resolves disputes and Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

38
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

39
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

40
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

41
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?

A

To print money / to declare war / to create an army / to make treaties

42
Q

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?

A

Provide schooling and education / provide protection / provide safety / give a driver’s license / approve zoning and land use

43
Q

Who is the Governor of your state now?

A

Spencer J. Cox

44
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Salt Lake City

45
Q

What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic and Republican

46
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What is the political party of the President now?

A

Democratic Party

47
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

A

Nancy Pelosi

48
Q

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.

A

Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don’t have to pay to vote
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote

49
Q

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

A

Serve on a jury

Vote in a federal election

50
Q

Name ONE right only for United States citizens.

A

Vote in a federal election.

Run for federal office.

51
Q

What are TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?

A 
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
52
Q

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

A

The United States and the flag

53
Q

What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

A 
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
Obey the laws of the United States
Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
Serve the nation
Be loyal to the United States
54
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

A

18

55
Q

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

A

Vote and join a community group

56
Q

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

A

April 15

57
Q

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A

Between 18 and 26

U.S. Citizenship Civics Test (2008) - Utah 2022 (3 decks)

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