US Citizenship Flashcards
(81 cards)
1
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What is one of your states U.S. Senators now?
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- Jerry Moran
2
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
A
- four hundred thirty-five (435)
3
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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- Two (2)
4
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Name your U.S. Representative
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- Rodger Marshall
5
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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- all people of the state
6
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
7
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We elect a President for how many years?
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- four (4)
8
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In what month do we vote for President?
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- November
9
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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- Donald Trump
10
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States?
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- Mike Pence
11
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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- the Vice President
12
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If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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- the Speaker of the House
13
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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- the President
14
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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- the President
15
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Who vetoes bills?
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- the President
16
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What does the President’S Cabinet do?
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- advises the President
17
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Defence
18
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What does the judicial branch do?
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- reviews laws
- explains laws
- resolves disputes (disagreement)
- decides if a law goes against the Constitution
19
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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- The Supreme Court
20
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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- nine (9)
21
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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- John Roberts
22
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government
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- to print money
- to declare war
- to create an army
- to make treaties
23
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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- provide schooling and education
- provide protection (police)
- provide safety (fire department)
- give a driver’s license
- approve zoning and land use
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
A
- Sam Brownback
25
What is the capital of your state?
- Topeka
26
What are two major political parties in the United States?
- Democratic and Republican
27
What is the political party of the President now?
- Republican
28
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
- Paul Ryan
29
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
- Citizens 18 and older
- You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
- Any citizen can vote
- A male citizen of any race (can vote)
30
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
- serve on a jury
| - vote in a federal election
31
Name one right only for United States citizens
- vote in a federal election
| - run for federal office
32
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
- freedom of expression
- freedom of speech
- freedom of assembly
- freedom to petition the government
- freedom of religion
- right to bear arms
33
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- the United States
| - the flag
34
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
- obey the laws of the United States
- serve the U.S. military (if needed)
- serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- be loyal to the United States
35
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
- 18 and older
36
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
- vote
- join a political party
- help with a campaign
- join a civic group
- join a community group
- give an elected official your opinion on an issue
- call Senators and Representatives
- public ally support or oppose an issue or policy
- run for office
- write to a newsletter
37
When is the last day you can send in the federal income tax forms?
- April 15
38
When must all men register for Selective Services?
- at age 18
| - between 18 & 26
39
What was one reason colonist came to America?
- freedom
- political liberty
- religious freedom
- economical opportunity
- practice their religion
- escape persecution
40
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- Native Americans
41
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
- Africans
42
Why did the colonist fight the British?
- because of high taxes
- because the British army stayed in their homes
- because they didn't have self-government
43
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
- Thomas Jefferson
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- July 4, 1776
45
There were 13 original States. Name three
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Rhode Island
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
- The Constitution was written
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When was the Constitution written?
- 1787
48
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
- James Madison
49
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- U.S. diplomat
50
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
- George Washington
51
Who was the first President?
- George Washington
52
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
- The Louisiana Territory
53
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
- Civil War
54
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South?
- the Civil War
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Name one problem that led the Civil War
- economical reasons
56
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
- led the United States during the Civil War
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- freed slaves in the Confederacy
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
- fought for woman's rights
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
- World War I
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Who was President during World War I?
- Woodrow Wilsom
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Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
- Franklin Roosevelt
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?
- Japan, Germany, and Italy
63
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
- World War II
64
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
- Communism
65
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
- The Civil Rights Movement
66
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
- fought for Civil Rights
| - worked for equality for all Americans
67
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
- Terrorist attacked the United States
68
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
- Blackfoot
69
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
- Missouri River
70
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
- Pacific Ocean
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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
- Atlantic Ocean
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Name one U.S. territory
- Guam
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Name one state that borders Canada
- Alaska
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Name one state that borders Mexico
Texas
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What is the capital of the United States?
- Washington D.C.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- Liberty Island
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- to represent the original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- to represent the 50 states
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What is the name of the national anthem?
- The Star-Spangled Banner
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
- July 4
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Name two national U.S. holidays
- Labor Day
| - Thanksgiving
