IAC Midterm Pt. 1 Citizenship Questions

Citizenship questions

What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Protects the rights of the people

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “we the people.” What does “We the people” mean?

People should govern themselves

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Amendments

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

The basic rights of Americans

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

27

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British Control

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

Declaration of Independence

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Equality and Liberty

The words “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

Declaration of Independence

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

Declaration of Independence

There are three branches of government. Why?

So one part does not become too powerful

Name the three branches of government.

Legislative, executive, and judicial

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

Executive Branch

What part of the federal government writes laws?

Congress

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

Senate and House of Representatives

Name one power of the U.S. Congress?

Writes laws

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?

6 years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

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

2 years

Why do U.S. representatives server shorter terms than U.S. senators?

To more closely follow public opinion

How many senators does each state have?

Two

Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation

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

Mike Johnson

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

Citizens of their state

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

Citizens in their district

WHo elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their congressional district

Some states have more representatives that other states. why?

The state’s population

The President of the United States can only serve two terms. Why?

22nd amendment

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

4

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

Donald J. Trump

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

J.D. Vance

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

The Vice President

Name one power of the president?

Signs bills into law

Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Military?

The President

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President

Who vetoes bills?

The President

Who appoints federal judges?

The President

The executive branch has many parts. Name one

President

Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is elected president

What is one part of the judicial branch?

Supreme Court

What does the judicial branch do?

Reviews laws

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

How many seats are on the Supreme Court

9

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

Five

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

for life

supreme court justices serve for life. why?

to limit outside political influence

Who is the chief justice of the united states?

John G. Roberts

Name one power that is only for the federal government

Printing money

Name one power that is only for the states

providing police

What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?

powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

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

You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote (24th amendment)

WHo can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and server on a jury in the United States?

Citizens of the United States

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of speech, Freedom of Religion, The right to bear arms

What do we typically show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

the united states

name two promises that new citizens make in the oath of allegiance

give up loyalty to other countries, defend the u.s. constitution

how can people become united states citizens?

be born in the United States

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Vote, Run for office

What is one way Americans can server their country?

Obeying the law

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

required by law

It is important for all men age 18-25 to register for the selective service. name one reason why

civic duty

the colonists came to america for many reasons. name one

freedom

Who lived in america before the europeans arrived

american indians

what group of people was take and sold as slaves

africans

what war did the americans fight to win independence from britain

american revolution

Name one reason why the americans declared independence from britain

high taxes

who wrote the declaration of independence

thomas jefferson

when was the declaration of independence adopted?

july 4, 1774

the american revolution had many important events. name one

declaration of independence

there were 13 original states. name five

new hampshire, connecticut, massachusetts, rhode island, new york

what founding document was written in 1787?

U.S. Constituion

The federalist papers supported the passage of the u.s. constitution. name one of the writers

james madison

why were the federalist papers important?

they helped people understand the U.S. constitution

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. name one.

writer of declaration of independence

james madison is famous for many things. name one

“Father of the Constitution”

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. name one

first secretary of treasury