Civic test Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
If the president can not longer serve, who becomes the president?
The Vice President
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
What does the constitution do?
Set ups the government
Name one U.S territory
Puerto Rico
How many U.S senators are there?
One hundred (100)
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states ?
Because they have more people
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
Who is the father of our country?
George Washington
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government ?
To print money
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy ?
Vote
Join a political party
Name two national U.S holidays
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence ?
Life
Liberty
What did Martin Luther king, Jr. do?
Fought for Civil Rights
