Citizenship1

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 Government
• Defines Government
• Protects 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 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
Etition the government

Question 7

How many U.S. Senators are there?

Answer 7

100

Question 8

We elect a Senator for how many years?

Answer 8

6 years

Question 9

Who is one of your state senators right now?

Answer 9

Bill Nelson

Marco Rubbio

Question 10

The house of representatives has how many members?

Answer 10

435

Question 11

We elect a representative for how many years?

Answer 11

2 years

Question 12

Name your U.S. Representative

Answer 12

Gwen Margolis

Jose Javier Rodriguez

Question 13

Who does a US Senator represent?

Answer 13

All peoples of the state

Question 14

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Answer 14

The states population.

Because some states have more people

Question 15

We elect the president for how many years?

Answer 15

For four years

Question 16

In what month do we vote for president?

Answer 16

In November

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Barack Obama

Question 18

What is the name of the Vice-president ?

Answer 18

Joe Biden

Question 19

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

Answer 19

The Vice President

Question 20

If both the president and the VP cannot serve, who becomes president?

Answer 20

The speaker of the house

Question 21

Who isthe commander in chief of the military?

Answer 21

The President

Question 22

Under the constitution some powers belong to the states, name one of those powers

Answer 22

Provide schooling and education
Provide protection - police
Provide Safety - Fire department
Give a drivers license
Approve zoning and land use

Question 23

Who is the governor of your state now?

Answer 23

Rick Scott

Question 24

What is the capital of your State?

Answer 24

Tallahassee

Question 25

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of representatives?

Answer 25

John Boehner

Question 26

There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of those amendments

Answer 26

Citizens 18 or older can vote You don't have to pay (toll tax) to vote Any citizen can vote (man or a woman) A male citizen of any race can vote

Question 27

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizen?

Answer 27

Serve on a jury | Vote in a federal election

Question 28

Name one right that is only for United States citizen?

Answer 28

Vote in a federal election | Run for federal office

Question 29

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

Answer 29

``` Freedom of expression Freedom of Speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition government Freedom to worship The right to bear arms ```

Question 30

What do you show loyalty to when you pledge allegiance?

Answer 30

The flag | The United States of America

Question 31

What group of people were taken to america and sold as slaves?

Answer 31

Africans | People from Africa

Question 32

Why did the colonists fight the British?

Answer 32

Because of high taxes (taxation without representation) Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) Because they didn't have self government

Question 33

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

Answer 33

Thomas Jefferson

Question 34

When was the declaration of independence adopted?

Answer 34

July 4th, 1776

Question 35

There were thirteen original states. Name three

Answer 35

``` New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia ```

Question 36

What happened at the constitutional convention?

Answer 36

The constitution was written | The founding fathers wrote the constitution

Question 37

When was the constitution written?

Answer 37

1787

Question 38

The federalist papers supported the passage of the constitution. Name one of the writters

Answer 38

``` Thomas Jefferson James Madisson Alexander Hamilton John Jay Publius ```

Question 39

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Answer 39

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Question 40

What is one thing Bejamin Franklin is famous for?

Answer 40

US diplomat Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention First Postmaster General of the United States Started the first free library Writter of "Poor Richard's Almanac

Question 41

Who was president during World War I?

Answer 41

Woodrow Wilson

Question 42

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

Answer 42

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Question 43

Who did the United States fight diring World War II?

Answer 43

Japan, Germany, and Italy

Question 44

How many amendments does the constitution have?

Answer 44

27 amendments

Question 45

What are two rights in the declaration of independence?

Answer 45

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

Question 46

Name one Branch or part of Government

Answer 46

``` Legislative Congress President Executive The courts Judicial ```

Question 47

What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

Answer 47

Separation of powers Balance of powers Checks and balance

Question 48

Who is in charge of the executive power?

Answer 48

The President

Question 49

Who makes Federal Laws?

Answer 49

The Congress The Senate and house of representatives The Legislature (US or National)

Question 50

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Answer 50

The Senate and House of Representatives

Question 51

Who signs bills to become laws?

Answer 51

The President

Question 52

Who vetoes bill?

Answer 52

The President

Question 53

What does the Presidents cabinet do?

Answer 53

Advises the President

Question 54

What are two cabimet level positions?

Answer 54

``` Attorney General Vice President Secretary of Defense Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Others... ```

Question 55

What does the Juditial Branch do?

Answer 55

Reviews Laws Explains Laws Resolves Disputes Decides if a law goes against the constitution

Question 56

What is the highest Court in the United States?

Answer 56

The Supreme Court

Question 57

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 57

Nine justices

Question 58

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States right now?

Answer 58

John Roberts

Question 59

Under the constitution some powers belong to the Federal Government. What is one power of the Federal Government?

Answer 59

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

Question 60

What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen?

Answer 60

``` To give up loyalty to any other country Defend the constitution and laws of the United States Obey the laws of the united states Serve the US military Serve the Nation if Needed Be loyal to the United States ```

Question 61

What are two ways americans can participate in their Democracy?

Answer 61

``` Vote Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group Publicly give your opinion about an issue Call your senator or representative Run for office Write to the newspaper ```

Question 62

When is the last day to file your taxes?

Answer 62

April 15

Question 63

When must all men register for selective services?

Answer 63

Between the ages of 18 and 26

Question 64

What is one reason Colonists came to america?

Answer 64

``` Freedom Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity Practice their religion Escape persecution ```