American Government

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the land?

Answer 1

The Constitution

Question 2

What does the Constitution do?

Answer 2

Sets up and defines the Government, and protect basic rights of Americans.

Question 3

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

Answer 3

We the People

Question 4

What is an amendment?

Answer 4

A change or an addition to the Constitution

Question 5

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Contitution?

Answer 5

The Bill of Rights

Question 6

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

Answer 6

Freedom of Religion / Speech / Assembly / Press / Petition the Government

Question 7

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Answer 7

27

Question 8

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Answer 8

Said that the Unite States is free from Great Britain

Question 9

What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 9

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Question 10

What is freedom of religion?

Answer 10

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

Question 11

What is the economic system in the United States?

Answer 11

Capitalist or market economy

Question 12

What is the “rule of law”?

Answer 12

No one is above the law. Everyone, including leaders and the Government, must follow the law.

Question 13

Name ONE branch or part of the government.

Answer 13

Legislative / Executive / Judicial / Congress / President / The Courts

Question 14

What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Answer 14

Checks and balances and the separation of powers.

Question 15

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Answer 15

The President.

Question 16

Who makes federal laws?

Answer 16

The Congress / Senate and House of Representatives / The U.S. legislature

Question 17

What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?

Answer 17

The Senate and the House of Representatives.

Question 18

How many U.S. Senators are there?

Answer 18

100

Question 19

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Answer 19

6

Question 20

Who is ONE of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Answer 20

Mitt Romney and Mike Lee

Question 21

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Answer 21

435

Question 22

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

Answer 22

2

Question 23

Name your U.S. Representative.

Answer 23

John R. Curtis / Burgess Owens

Question 24

Who does a U.S. Senator represents?

Answer 24

All people of the state.

Question 25

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Answer 25

Because of the state's population / because they have more people / because some states have more people

Question 26

We elect a President for how many years?

Answer 26

4

Question 27

In what month do we vote for President?

Answer 27

November

Question 28

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Answer 28

Joe Biden

Question 29

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Answer 29

Kamala Harris

Question 30

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Answer 30

The Vice President

Question 31

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Answer 31

The Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi

Question 32

Who us the Commander in Chief of the military?

Answer 32

The President

Question 33

Who signs bills to become law?

Answer 33

The President

Question 34

Who vetoes bills?

Answer 34

The President

Question 35

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Answer 35

Advises the President

Question 36

What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

Answer 36

Vice President | Attorney General

Question 37

What does the judicial branch do?

Answer 37

Reviews and Explains laws, Resolves disputes and Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Question 38

What is the highest court in the United States?

Answer 38

The Supreme Court

Question 39

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 39

9

Question 40

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answer 40

John Roberts

Question 41

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?

Answer 41

To print money / to declare war / to create an army / to make treaties

Question 42

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?

Answer 42

Provide schooling and education / provide protection / provide safety / give a driver's license / approve zoning and land use

Question 43

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer 43

Spencer J. Cox

Question 44

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 44

Salt Lake City

Question 45

What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?

Answer 45

Democratic and Republican

Question 46

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 46

Democratic Party

Question 47

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Answer 47

Nancy Pelosi

Question 48

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.

Answer 48

Citizens 18 and older can vote You don't have to pay to vote Any citizen can vote A male citizen of any race can vote

Question 49

What is ONE responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Answer 49

Serve on a jury | Vote in a federal election

Question 50

Name ONE right only for United States citizens.

Answer 50

Vote in a federal election. | Run for federal office.

Question 51

What are TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?

Answer 51

``` Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government Freedom of religion The right to bear arms ```

Question 52

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 52

The United States and the flag

Question 53

What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

Answer 53

``` Give up loyalty to other countries Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States Obey the laws of the United States Serve in the U.S. military (if needed) Serve the nation Be loyal to the United States ```

Question 54

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Answer 54

18

Question 55

What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Answer 55

Vote and join a community group

Question 56

When is the last day you can send in federal tax forms?

Answer 56

April 15

Question 57

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 57

Between 18 and 26