Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Citizenship 2025 > Citizenship questions > Flashcards

Citizenship questions Flashcards

(100 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What is the supreme law of the land ?

A

The Constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does the Constitution do?

A

•sets up the government
•defines the government
•protects basic rights of americans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

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

A

We the people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is an amendment?

A

• a change to the constitution
•an addition to the constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

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

A

The bill of rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

A

•speech
•religion
•assembly
•press

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How many amendments does the constitution have ?

A

27

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

•announced our independence from great Britain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are two rights in the declaration of independence?

A

•life
•liberty
•pursuit if happiness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religion or not practice any religion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the economic system in the United States ?

A

•capitalist economy
•market economy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is “the rule of law”?

A

•everyone must follow the law
•leaders must obey the law
•Government must obey the law
•No one is above the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Name one branch or part of government ?

A

•Congress
•Legislative
•Judicial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

•checks and balances
•separation of power

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

the president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Who makes federal laws ?

A

•congress
•senate and house

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are two parts of the U.S congress ?

A

the senate and house of representatives

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

How many US senators are there ?

A

100

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

We elect the US senator how many years?

A

6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The house of representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

We elect the US representative for how many years?

A

2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Who does US senator represent?

A

All people of the state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Why do some states have more representatives than other states ?

A

Because of state population

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

We elect the US president for how many years?

A

4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
In what month do we vote for president ?
November
26
What is the name of the president of the US?
Donald J trump
27
Name of the vice president ?
JD Vance
28
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the vice president
29
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve who becomes president ?
The speaker of the house
30
Who is the commander in Chief of the military?
the president
31
Who signs bills to become laws ?
the president
32
Who vetoes bills ?
the president
33
What does the presidents cabinet do?
Advises the president
34
What are two cabinet level positions?
•Secretary of state • Secretary of defense
35
What does the judicial branch do?
•reviews laws •explains laws
36
What is the highest court in the United States?
The supreme court
37
How many justices are on the supreme court ?
9
38
Who is the Chief justice of the United states now?
John Roberts
39
Under the constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
•print money •declare war • make treaties
40
Under the constitution some powers belong to the states, what is one power of the state?
•provide schooling •provide protection •provide safety
41
Who is the governor of state of michigan?
Gretchen Whitmer
42
What is the capital of michigan ?
Lansing
43
What are the two major political parties in the united states ?
Democratic and Republican
44
What is the political party of Donal Trump?
Republican
45
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
Mike johnson
46
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them?
citizens 18 years or older
47
What is one responsibility for US citizens only?
•serve on jury •vote in federal election
48
Name one right for US citizens only ?
•vote in federal elections •run for federal office
49
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
•freedom of speech •freedom of religion
50
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
•the us •the flag
51
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
•obey the laws of the US •be loyal to the US
52
How old do Us citizen have to be to vote for president?
18
53
What are 2 ways americans can participate in their democracy?
•vote •join a community group
54
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms ?
April 15th
55
When must men register for the selective service?
at 18 between 18-26
56
What is one reason colonist came to america ?
•freedom •escape persecution
57
Who lived in america before the europeans arrived?
• american indians •native americans
58
What group of people was taken to american and sold as slaves ?
africans
59
Why did colonist fight the british ?
•because of high taxes •because they didn’t have self government
60
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
61
When was the declaration of independence adopted?
july 4th 1776
62
name 3 of the 13 original colonies?
•delaware •maryland •new york
63
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written
64
When was the constitution written?
1787
65
The federalist papers supported the passage of the US constitution. Name one of the writers ?
James madison Alexander Hamilton
66
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for ?
•US diplomat •oldest member of the constitutional convention
67
Who is the “father of our country “?
George Washington
68
Who was the first president ?
George Washington
69
What territory did the US buy from france in 1803?
Louisiana
70
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s?
Civil war Mexican american war
71
Name the US war between the north and the south?
The civil war
72
Name one problem that led to the civil war?
Slavery Economic reason
73
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
•freed the slaves •led the US during the civil war
74
What did Emancipation proclamation do?
freed the slaves in the confederacy
75
What did Susan B anthony do?
fought for women’s rights
76
One war fought by the US in the 1900s?
World war I & World War II
77
Who was the president during world war I?
Wilson
78
Who was the president during the great depression and world war II?
Roosevelt
79
Who did the US fight during WW II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
80
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general, what war was he in?
World war II
81
During the cold war what was the main concern of the US?
Communism
82
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
83
What did martin luther king jr do?
fought for civil rights
84
What major event happened on sep 11 2001 ?
Terrorist attacked the US
85
Name one american indian tribe ?
Cherokee
86
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US ?
Missouri Mississippi
87
What ocean is on the west coast of the us?
pacific ocean
88
What ocean is on the east coast of the US?
Atlantic
89
Name one US territory?
Puerto Rico
90
Name one state that borders Canada ?
Michigan
91
Name one state that borders Mexico?
California
92
Name the capital of the US?
Washington DC
93
Where is the statue of liberty?
New york Harbor
94
Why does the flag have 13 stripes ?
13 original colonies
95
Why does the flag have 50 stars ?
one stat each state
96
what is the name of the national anthem?
The start spangled banner
97
When do we celebrate independence day?
July 4th
98
Name 2 national US holidays?
Memorial day Independence day
99
Michigan state senator?
Elissa Slotkin
100

Citizenship 2025 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions