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Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the Constitution

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1
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What does the Constitution do?

A

protects basic rights of Americans

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2
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words

A

We the people

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3
Q

What is an amendment?

A

a change (to the Constitution)

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4
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution

A

the Bill of Rights

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5
Q

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

A

speech

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6
Q

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

25

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7
Q

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

declared our independence (from Great Britain)

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8
Q

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

A

Liberty

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9
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What is freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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10
Q

What is the “rule of law”?

A

Everyone must follow the law

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11
Q

Name one branch or part of the government.

A

Congress

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12
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful

A

separation of powers

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13
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

President

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14
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Who makes federal laws

A

Congress

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15
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

A

the Senate and House (of Representatives)

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16
Q

How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

100

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17
Q

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

A

6

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18
Q

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

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19
Q

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

A

2

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20
Q

Who does a U.S. Senator represent

A

All the people of the state

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21
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states

A

Population of the state

22
Q

We elect a President for how many years

A

4

23
Q

what month do we vote for President?*

A

November

24
Q

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

A

Harris

25
Q

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

A

Vice president

26
Q

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

A

Speaker of the House

27
Q

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

A

president

28
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

President

29
Q

Who vetoes bills?

A

President

30
Q

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

advises the President

31
Q

what are two Cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary of the Treasury and Education

32
Q

What does the judicial branch do?

A

Explains laws

33
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

Supreme Court

34
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

9

35
Q

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

36
Q

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

A

Print money

37
Q

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

A

Education

38
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Olympia

39
Q

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

A

Democratic and Republican

40
Q

What is the political party of the President now

A

Democratic

41
Q

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

A

Johnson

42
Q

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

A

18 and older can vote

43
Q

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

A

vote

44
Q

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States

A

Speech and religion

45
Q

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

A

The US

46
Q

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen

A

give up loyalty to other countries

47
Q

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

A

18

48
Q

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy

A

vote

49
Q

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

A

April 15

50
Q

When must all men register for the Selective Service

A

18

51
Q

What is one reason colonists came to America?

A

freedom

52
Q

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

A

Naturalization test (1 decks)

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