Civics Test Flashcards
- What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
what does the constitution do?
sets up the government
the idea of self-government is in the first tree words of de constitution. what are these tree words?
we the people
what is an amendment?
a change (to the constitution)
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
the bill of rights
what is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
speech religion
how many amendments does the constitution have?
twenty seven (27)
what did the declaration of independence do?
said the unites state is free from Great Britain
what are two rights in the declaration of independence?
life liberty
what is freedom of religion?
you can practices any religion or not practices a religion
what is the economic system in the Unites States?
market economy
what is “the rule of law”?
everyone must follow the law
name one branch or part of the government.
congress - president
what stops una branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
who makes federal laws?
the congress
we elect U.S. senator for how many years?
six (6)
who is one of your state’s U.S. senator now?
Bob Casey
the house of representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
what are the two parts of the U.S. congress?
the Senate and the house of representatives
how many U.S senators are they?
one hundred (100)
we elect U.S representative for how many years?
two (2)
name your U.S representative.
Scott Perry
who does a U.S. senator represent?
all the people of the state
why do some states have more representatives than other states?
because of the state’s population
we elect a president for how many years?
four (4)
in what month do we vote for president?
November
what is the name of the president of The Unite States now?
Joe Biden
what is the name of the vice president of The Unite States now?
Kamala Harris
if the president can not longer serve, who become the president?
the vice president
if both the president and the vice president can not longer serve, who become the president?
the speaker of the house
who is the commander in chief of the military?
the president
who sign bills to become laws?
the president
who vetoes bills?
(VETA)
the president
what does the president’s cabinet do?
advises the president
what does the president’s cabinet do?
advises the president
what are two cabinet-level positions?
secretary of defense
secretary of education
what does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
what is the highest court in The Unite State?
the supreme court
how many justices are inn the supreme court?
nine (9)
who is the chief justice of The Unite States now?
Jhon Robert
under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. what is one power of the federal government?
to print money
under our constitution some powers belong to the states. what is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
who is the governor of your state?
Tom Wolf
(democratic party)
what is the capital of your state?
Harrisburg
what are the two mayor political party in The Unite State?
Democratic
Republican
what is the political party of the president now?
Democrat party
what is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
there are four amendment to the Constitution about who can vote. describe one of them.
citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
what is one responsibility that is only for Unite States citizens?
vote in a federal election?
name one right only for Unite States citizens.
vote in a federal election
what are two rights of every one living in Unite States?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
what do we show loyalty when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The Unite State
what is one promise you make when you become a Unite States citizen?
be loyal to The Unite States
how old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
eighteen and older
what are two ways that american can participate in their democracy ?
voting, join a political party
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax for?
April 15
when must all man register for the selective service?
at age eighteen (18)
what is reason colonist came to America?
freedom
who lived in America before Europeans arrived?
American Indians
what group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
why did the colonist fight the British?
because the high taxes
who rote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
when was the declaration of independence adopted?
July 4 1776
there where 13 original state. name three.
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
what happened at the constitutional convention?
The Constitution was written
when was the constitution written?
1787
The federalist paper support the passage of The U.S constitution. name one of the writers.
Jhon Jay
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
Who is the father of our country?
George Washington
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What territory did The Uniter States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one war fought by the Unite States in the 1800s.
Civil War
Name the Unite States war between the north and the south.
Civil War
Nome one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
free the slaves ( emancipation proclamation)
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
free the slaves
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights
Name one war fought for the Unite States in 1900s.
World War II
Who was president during world war I?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Who did the Unite States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
Before he was president Eisenhower was general. What war was he in?
World War II
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the Unite States?
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States
terrorist attacked the United States
Name one American Indian tribe in the United State.
Cherokee
Navajo
name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi river
Missouri river
What ocean is on the west coast of the Unite States?
The Pacific Ocean
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
Name one U.S territory.
Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada.
New York
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Where is the statue of Liberty?
New York
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for state
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate independence day?
July 4
Name two national U.S holiday.
President’s day
Memorial day
