Civics and Government Test Study Guide Flashcards
Test is same as study guide, multiple choice
1
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what is the supreme law of the land?
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The constitution
2
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what does the constitution do?
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sets up the government, defines government, and protects the rights of americans
3
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the idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. what are three words?
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we the people
4
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what is an amendment?
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a change or addition to the constitution.
5
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what do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
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bill of rights
6
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what is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
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speech, press, religion, assembly
7
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how many amendments does the constitution have?
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27
8
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what did the declaration of independence do?
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It declared independence from Britain
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.
10
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what is freedom of religion
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The ability to practice any religion you want or none at all
11
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what is the economic system int he United states?
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Capitalist and Market economy
12
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What is the rule of law
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no one is above the law
13
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name one branch of government
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executive judicial legislative
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
15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch
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The president
16
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Who makes federal laws
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Congress: Senate and house of reps
17
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what are the two parts of the us congress
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Senate and house of reps
18
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how many us senators are there
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100
19
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we elect a us senator for how many years
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6
20
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who is one of your states us senators now
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Jim Banks and Todd Young
21
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the house of reps has how many voting members
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435
22
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we elect a us rep for how many years
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2
23
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name your us rep
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Mark Messmer
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who does a us senator represent
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all of the people of the state
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why do some states have more reps than other states
it depends of of the population of the state.
26
we elect a president for how many years
4
27
in what month do we vote for president
november
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what is the name of the president now
trump
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what is the name of the vice president now
jd vance eeeeew
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if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president
the vice president
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if both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the speaker of the house
32
who is the commander in chief of the military
the president
33
who signs bills to become laws?
the president
34
who vetoes bills
the president
35
what does the presidents cabinet do?
helps the president make decisions
36
what are two cabinet level positions
Secretary of agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, state, treasury, transportation
37
what does the judicial branch do
reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if laws are constitutional
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what is the highest court in the United states
the supreme court
39
how many justices are on the supreme court
9
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who is the chief justice of the US now
chief justice John g. roberts
41
what is one power of the federal government
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
42
what is one power of the states
provide schooling, education, protection, safety, get drivers licenses, approve zoning and land use
43
who is the governor of your state now
gov. Mike brawn
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what is the capital of your state
indianapolis
45
what are the two Major political parties
democratic and republican
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what is the political party of the president now
republican
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what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now
Mike johnson
48
there are four amendments of the constitution about who can vote. name one of them
right to vote after 18, no poll tax, any citizen can vote (women and men), and male citizens of any race can vote
49
what is one responsibility that is only for the United States citizens
jury duty and vote in a federal election
50
name one right for only United States citizens
vote in federal elections and run for federal office
51
what are two rights for everyone living in the United states
freedom of speech, expression, assembly, petition the government ETC
52
what do we show loyalty to when we do the pledge of allegance
the United States and the flag
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what is one promise you make when you become a US citizen
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the constitution and laws of the us, obey the laws of the us, serve in the military, and serve the nation
54
how old do you have to be to vote for president
18 or older
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what are two ways that americans can participate in their government
vote, join a civil or community group, join a political party
56
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms
April 18
57
when must all men register for the selective services
at the age of 18
58
what is one reason colonists came to america
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom
59
who lived in America before the Europeans arrived
native americans
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what group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves
people from africa
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why did the colonists fight the British
taxation without representation, quartering act, no self gov
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who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas jefferson
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when was the declaration of independence adopted
July 4 1776
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there were 13 original stares. name three
new hamshire, massachusets, Rhode island, connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia
65
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written
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When was the constitution written?
1787
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The federalist papers supported the passage of the US constitution. name one of the writers.
James Madison, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, John Jay
68
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
US diplomat, started the first free libraries, oldest at CC, inventor
69
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
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Who was the first President?
George Washington
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What Territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
72
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American war, Civil War, Spanish-American War
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Name the US war between the north and the south.
The Civil War
74
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery, economic reasons, and states' rights
75
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed slaves in confederate states
76
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves in confederate states
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's and civil rights
78
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
WWI, WWII. Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
79
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
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Who did the US fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
82
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
83
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
communism
84
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights
85
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
86
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the US?
terrorist attacks
87
Name one American Indian tribe in the US.
Navajo, Pueblo, Iroquois
88
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US.
Missouri and Mississippi
89
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Pacific Ocean
90
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
91
Name one US territory.
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
92
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New York, Ohio, Michigan
93
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Texas
94
What is the capital of the US?
Washington, DC
95
Where is the statute of liberty?
Ellis Island, New York
96
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
It represents the 13 colonies.
97
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
It represents the 50 states.
98
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
99
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Name two national US holidays.
Labor Day and Veteran's Day
