Accounting /U.S.A. Citizenship Test (100 Civics Questions) Part 1

U.S.A. Citizenship Test (100 Civics Questions) Part 1

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This deck covers the first part of the U.S.A. Citizenship Test, focusing on the Constitution, government structure, and key political figures.

What is the supreme law of the land?

the Constitution
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What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (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

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TermDefinition
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (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
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life liberty pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy market economy
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress legislative President executive the courts judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Kirsten Gillibrand / Chuck Schumer
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
Name your U.S. Representative.
Nydia Velazquez
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state's population (because) they have more people (because) some states have more people
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 United States now?
Barack Obama
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
Who vetoes bills?
the President
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President