Civic test Flashcards

1
Q

What is the freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

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2
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We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?

A

Six (6)

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3
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If the president can not longer serve, who becomes the president?

A

The Vice President

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4
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What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?

A

Nancy Pelosi

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5
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

A

Native Americans

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6
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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7
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

A

Freed the slaves

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8
Q

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

A

Atlantic Ocean

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9
Q

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

A

New York Harbor

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10
Q

What does the constitution do?

A

Set ups the government

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11
Q

Name one U.S territory

A

Puerto Rico

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12
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How many U.S senators are there?

A

One hundred (100)

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13
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Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

A

World War II

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14
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states ?

A

Because they have more people

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15
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A

The Louisiana Territory

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16
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

17
Q

Who is the father of our country?

A

George Washington

18
Q

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

A

To print money

19
Q

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

A

Vote

Join a political party

20
Q

Name two national U.S holidays

A

Independence Day

Thanksgiving

21
Q

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence ?

A

Life

Liberty

22
Q

What did Martin Luther king, Jr. do?

A

Fought for Civil Rights