Citizenship

Question 1

what is the supreme law of land

Answer 1

the constitution

Question 2

What does the Constitution do

Answer 2

• Sets up the government
• Defines government
• Protects the 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 addition to the Constitution

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The Bill of Rights

Question 6

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

Answer 6

▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ 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

▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

Question 9

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 9

▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ 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

Question 12

What is the “rule of law”?

Answer 12

▪ Everyone must follow the law.
▪ Leaders must obey the law.
▪ Government must obey the law.
▪ No one is above the law

Question 13

Name one branch or part of the government

Answer 13

▪ Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the courts
▪ judicial

Question 14

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Answer 14

▪ checks and balances

▪ 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

▪ Congress
▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
▪ (U.S. or national) legislature

Question 17

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

Answer 17

▪ the Senate and 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

The House of Representatives has how many voting members? *

Answer 20

435

Question 21

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

Answer 21

6

Question 22

Name your U.S. Representative.

Answer 22

Kevin Hern
Stephanie Bice
Tom Cole

Question 23

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

Answer 23

All the people of the state

Question 24

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Answer 24

States population

Question 25

We elect a President for how many years?

Answer 25

4

Question 26

In what month do we vote for President?*

Answer 26

November

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Joe Biden

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Kamala Harris

Question 29

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

Answer 29

The Vice President

Question 30

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

Answer 30

The speaker Of the House

Question 31

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

Answer 31

The President

Question 32

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

Answer 32

The president

Question 33

Who vetoes bills?

Answer 33

the president

Question 34

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Answer 34

Advise the President

Question 35

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Answer 35

``` ▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President ```

Question 36

What does the judicial branch do?

Answer 36

▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Question 37

What is the highest court in the United States?

Answer 37

The Supreme Court

Question 38

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 38

9

Question 39

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answer 39

John Roberts

Question 40

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

Answer 40

▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties

Question 41

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

Answer 41

``` ▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use ```

Question 42

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer 42

Kevin Stitt

Question 43

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 43

Oklahoma City

Question 44

What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

Answer 44

Democratic and Republican

Question 45

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 45

Democrat

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Nancy Pelosi

Question 47

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

Answer 47

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. ▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).

Question 48

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

Answer 48

▪ serve on a jury | ▪ vote in a federal election

Question 49

Name one right only for United States citizens.

Answer 49

▪ vote in a federal election | ▪ run for federal office

Question 50

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

Answer 50

``` ▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms ```

Question 51

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

Answer 51

▪ the United States | ▪ the flag