Citizenship Study Cards

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the land ?

Answer 1

The constitution

Question 2

What does the constitution do ?

Answer 2

sets up and defines the government , protects basic rights of Americans

Question 3

First Three Words of The Constitution ?

Answer 3

We The People

Question 4

What is an amendment ?

Answer 4

a change ; an addition

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The Bill of Rights

Question 6

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

Answer 6

Speech, religion, assembly

Question 7

How many amendments does the Constitution have ?

Answer 7

27

Question 8

What did the Declaration of Independence do ?

Answer 8

announced our independence, declared our independence, claimed U.S is free.

Question 9

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 9

Life & liberty

Question 10

What is freedom of religion ?

Answer 10

You can or not practice any/a religion

Question 12

What is the economic system in the United States?

Answer 12

Capitalist & Market Economy

Question 13

What is the “rule of law” ?

Answer 13

• Everyone must follow the law
• Leaders must obey the law
• Government must obey the law
• No one is above the law

Question 14

Name one Brach or part of the government?

Answer 14

Legislative

Question 15

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Answer 15

The president

Question 15

What stopes one branch of government from becoming too powerful ?

Answer 15

• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers

Question 16

Who makes federal laws?

Answer 16

• Congress
• Senate & House( of Representatives )
• Legislature

Question 17

How many U.S Senators are there ?

Answer 17

100

Question 18

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

Answer 18

6

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Cory Booker ( NJ)

Question 20

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Answer 20

435

Question 21

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

Answer 21

2

Question 22

Name Your U.S Representative’s?

Answer 22

Nellie Pou

Question 23

Who does a U.S Senator Represent ?

Answer 23

all people of the state

Question 24

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states ?

Answer 24

- Because of the states population, or more people .

Question 25

We elect a President for how many years ?

Answer 25

4 years

Question 26

In what month do we vote for President ?

Answer 26

November

Question 27

What is the name of the President of the U.S now ?

Answer 27

Donald Trump

Question 28

What is the name of the VP in the U.S now ?

Answer 28

JD Vance

Question 29

If the President can no longer serve, who takes over?

Answer 29

VP

Question 30

If both the President and VP can no longer serve , who become the President?

Answer 30

Speaker of the House

Question 31

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military ?

Answer 31

President

Question 32

Who vetoes bills?

Answer 32

President

Question 33

what does the President's Cabinet do ?

Answer 33

advises the President

Question 34

Who signs bills to become laws?

Answer 34

President

Question 35

What are two Cabinet- level positions ?

Answer 35

VP, Attorney General, Secretary of Education & Defense

Question 36

What does the judicial branch do ?

Answer 36

- Review laws - Explains laws - Resolves disputes

Question 37

What is the highest court in the United States?

Answer 37

Supreme Court

Question 38

How many justices are on the Supreme Court ?

Answer 38

9

Question 39

Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S now ?

Answer 39

John Roberts

Question 40

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

Answer 40

- Print money - Declare war - Make treaties

Question 41

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

Answer 41

- Providing school and education - Provide protection ( Police)

Question 42

Who is the Governor of your state now ?

Answer 42

Phil Murphy

Question 43

What is the capital of your state ? NJ

Answer 43

Trenton

Question 44

What are the two major political parties in the U.S ?

Answer 44

Democratic and Republican

Question 45

What political party of the President now ?

Answer 45

Democratic

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Mike Johnson

Question 47

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote ? Describe One of them !

Answer 47

Citizens 18 and older can vote and also those who are American citizens.

Question 48

What is one responsibility that is only for the U. S citizens ?

Answer 48

Jury duty

Question 49

Name one right only for the U.S citizens

Answer 49

Vote in federal election

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Freedom of Speech , and right to bear arms

Question 51

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

Answer 51

- The U.S / Flag

Question 52

What is one promise you make when you become a U.S citizen ?

Answer 52

obey the laws of the U.S

Question 53

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

Answer 53

18 & older

Question 54

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

Answer 54

- Vote - Run for office