Civics test Flashcards
1
Q
What is the form of gov in the USA
A
Representative Democracy
2
Q
What is the supreme law of the land
A
U.S C onstitution
3
Q
The U.S Constitution starts with the words “we the people.” what does “ we the people” mean?
A
Self government
4
Q
What does the bill of rights protect?
A
Rights of the people
5
Q
How many amendments does the U.S Constitution have?
A
27
6
Q
what part of the feudal gov writes laws
A
Legislative branch
7
Q
What are the two parts of congress?
A
House of reps and senate
8
Q
Who is one of your states senators
A
Jeanne Shaheen
9
Q
Who does the U.S senate represent
A
People of their state
10
Q
Some states have more representation than other states why?
A
States population
11
Q
The president of the United States is elected for how many years ?
A
4
