Civics test Study Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 amendments
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 Senators
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
What is one right only for United States citizens?
The right to vote in federal elections
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
To obey the laws of the United States
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy (as of 2023)
Who elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights using nonviolent protest
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
