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Question 1

What is the form of government of the US?

Answer 1

Republic

Constitution-based federal republic

Representative democracy

Question 2

What is the supreme law of the land?

Answer 2

U.S. Constitution

Question 3

Name one thing the US constitution does.

Answer 3

Forms the government.

Defines powers of government.

Defines the parts of government.

Protects the right of the people.

Question 4

The constitution starts with the words “we the people “. What does “we the people” mean?

Answer 4

Self-government

Popular sovereignty

Consent of the governed

People should govern themselves

(Example of) social contract

Question 5

How are changes made to the constitution?

Answer 5

Amendments

The amendment process

Question 6

What does the Bill of rights protect?

Answer 6

(The basic) rights of Americans

(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

Question 7

How many amendments does the constitution have?

Answer 7

27

Question 8

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Answer 8

It says America is free from British control

It says all people are created equal

It identifies inherent rights

It identifies individual freedom

Question 9

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Answer 9

Declaration of Independence

Question 10

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US constitution.

Answer 10

Equality

Liberty

Social contract

Natural rights

Limited government

Self-government

Question 11

The words “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness “ are in what founding documents?

Answer 11

Declaration of Independence

Question 12

What is the economic system of the United States?

Answer 12

Capitalism

Free market economy

Question 13

What is the rule of law?

Answer 13

Every one must follow the law

Leaders must obey the law

Government must obey the law

No one is above the law

Question 14

Many documents influenced the US constitution. Name one

Answer 14

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

Federalist Papers

Anti-Federalist Papers

Virginia Declaration of Rights

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Mayflower Compact

Iroquois Great Law of Peace

Question 15

There are three branches of government. Why

Answer 15

So one part does not become too powerful

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

Question 16

Name three branches of government.

Answer 16

Legislative, executive and judicial

Congress, president and the Courts

Question 17

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

Answer 17

Executive branch

Question 18

Which part of the federal government writes laws?

Answer 18

(US) Congress

(US or national) legislature

Legislative branch

Question 19

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Answer 19

Senate and House (of Representatives)

Question 20

Name one power of the US Congress.

Answer 20

Writes laws

Declares war

Makes the federal budget

Question 21

How many senators are there?

Answer 21

100

Question 22

How long is a term for a US senator?

Answer 22

Six years

Question 23

Senators of NJ

House member

District

Answer 23

Senators

Robert Menendez

Cory A. Booker

House

Mikie Sherril

District 11

Question 24

How many members in House of Representatives?

Answer 24

435

Question 25

How long is term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Answer 25

Two years

Question 26

Why do US representative serve shorter terms than senators?

Answer 26

To more closely follow public opinion

Question 27

How many senators does each state have?

Answer 27

2

Question 28

Why does each state have two senators?

Answer 28

Equal representation (for small states) The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

Question 29

House Speaker

Answer 29

Nancy Pelosi

Question 30

Who does a US senator represent?

Answer 30

Citizens of their state

Question 31

Who elects senators?

Answer 31

Citizens from their state

Question 32

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

Answer 32

Citizens in their (congressional) district Citizens in their district

Question 33

Who elects members of HoR?

Answer 33

Citizens from their (congressional) district

Question 34

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

Answer 34

Because of the state’s population Because they have more people

Question 35

The president of the US is elected for ... years.

Answer 35

Four (4)

Question 36

The president can serve only two terms. Why?

Answer 36

Because of 22nd amendment To keep the president from becoming too powerful

Question 37

Name of president

Answer 37

Joe Biden Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

Question 38

Vice President

Answer 38

Kamala Harris

Question 39

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

Answer 39

The Vice President

Question 40

Name one power of the president

Answer 40

Signs bills into law Vetoes bills Enforces laws Commander in Chief of the military Chief diplomat

Question 41

Who is commander in chief of US military

Answer 41

The President

Question 42

Who signs bills to become laws?

Answer 42

The President

Question 43

Who Vetoes bills?

Answer 43

The President

Question 44

Who appoints federal judges?

Answer 44

The President

Question 45

The executive branch has many parts. Name one

Answer 45

President Cabinet Federal departments and agencies

Question 46

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Answer 46

Advices the President

Question 47

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Answer 47

``` Attorney General 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 Vice President ```

Question 48

Why is the Electoral College important?

Answer 48

It decides who is elected president. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.

Question 49

What is one part of the judicial branch?

Answer 49

Supreme Court Federal Courts

Question 50

What does the judicial branch do?

Answer 50

Reviews laws Explains laws Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the laws Decides if a law goes against the US constitution

Question 51

What is the highest court in the US?

Answer 51

Supreme Court

Question 52

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 52

Nine (9)

Question 53

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

Answer 53

Five (5)

Question 54

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Answer 54

For life Lifetime appointment Until retirement

Question 55

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

Answer 55

To be independent of politics. To limit outside political influence

Question 56

Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?

Answer 56

John G. Roberts, Jr.

Question 57

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Answer 57

Print paper money Mint coins Declare war Create an army Make treaties Set foreign policy

Question 58

Name one power that is only for the states.

Answer 58

Provide schooling and education Provide protection (police) Provide safety (fire departments) Give a driver's license Approve zoning and land use

Question 59

What is the purpose of the 10 th Amendment?

Answer 59

It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

Question 60

Who is the governor of your state now?

Answer 60

Phil Murphy

Question 61

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 61

Trenton