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CITIZENSHIP TEST 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 the government
][ defines the government
][ protects 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 (to the Constitution)

][ an addition (to the Constitution)

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5
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What do we call the first 10 amendments?

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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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][ Speech
][ Religion 
][ 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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][ announced our independence (from Great Britain)
][ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
][ said that the US 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
][ pursuit of happiness

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10
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What 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 US?

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][ capitalist economy

][ market economy

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12
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What is the “rule of law”

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][ Everyone must obey the law
][ Leaders must obey the law
][ Government must obey the law
][ No one is above the law

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13
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Name one branch or part of the government

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][ Congress
][ legislative
][ judicial
][President
][ executive
][ 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

][ 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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][ Congress
][ Senate and House ( of Representatives)
][ U.S or national 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 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?

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6

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

A

Charles Schumer

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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 U.S Representatives for how many years?

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2

23
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Name your U.S Representative?

A

Sean Maloney

24
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Who does a U.S Senator represent?

A

all people of the state

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

A

][ states population (more people)

26
Q

We elect presidents for how many years?

A

4

27
Q

In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

28
Q

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

A

Mike Pence

29
Q

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

A

Speaker of the house

30
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Who is commander in chief of the military?

A

the President

31
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

the President

32
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Who vetoes bills?

A

the President

33
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

34
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What are two cabinet level positions?

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][ secretary of state
][ secretary of homeland security
][ Attorney general
][ Vice president
][Secretary
35
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

][ reviews laws
][ explains laws
][ resolves disputes
][ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

36
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

Supreme Court

37
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

38
Q

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

A

John Roberts

39
Q

Under the Constitution what is one power of the federal government?

A

][ print money
][ declare war
][ create an army
][ make treaties

40
Q

Under our constitution what is one power of the states?

A 
][ provide schooling and education
][ provide safety (police)
][ provide protection {fire dept.)
][ give a driver's license
][ approve zoning and land use
41
Q

Who is the governor of NY?

A

Andrew Cuomo

42
Q

What is the capital of NY?

A

Albany

43
Q

What are two major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic & Republican

44
Q

What is the political party of the President now?

A

Republican

45
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What is the name of the speaker of the House or Representatives now?

A

Paul Ryan

46
Q

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A

][ Citizens 18 yrs and older

][Any citizen can vote

47
Q

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

A

][ Serve on a Jury

][ Vote in a federal election

48
Q

Name one right only for U.S Citizens

A

Vote in a federal election

49
Q

What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S?

A

][ freedom of expression
][ freedom of speech
][ freedom of assembly
][ right to bear arms

50
Q

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

A

][ U.S

][ the flag

51
Q

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

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][ give up loyalty to other countries
][ defend the constitution and laws of the U.S
][ obey the laws of the U.S
][ serve in the military (if needed)

52
Q

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

A

][ vote
][ run for office
][ join a community group

53
Q

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

A

April 15

54
Q

When must all men register for the selective service?

A

At 18 or between 18 and 26

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