Civil Test

The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the people

What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?

The bill of rights

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

To print money

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

Give a driver’s license

What does the Constitution do?

Set’s up the government.

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

Any citizen can vote , women and men can vote.

How many amendments does the constitution have?

27

When was the constitution written?

1787

The federalist papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the wrtiters.

John Jay

What happened at the constitution convention?

The Constitution was written.

What is one right or freedom from the first amenment?

Speech

What is an amendment?

A change to the constitution.

What is the name of the president of the United States now? *

Donald Trupm.

What is the political party of the president now?

Republican party.

What does the president’s cabinet do?

Advises the president.

What is the name of the vice president of the United States now?

J.D Vance

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

Vice president

If both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

The speaker of the house

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

18 and older

We elect a president for how many years?

4

In what month do we vote for president?

November

Who is the first president?*

George Washington

Who was president during world war 1?

Woodrow Wilson

Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World war 2

What is the capital of the United States?*

Washington DC

What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?

Pacific ocean

What ocean is on the east coast of The United States?

Atlantic ocean

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

Mississippi river

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana

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

Vote in a federal election

Name one right only for United States citizens?

Vote in a federal election

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

Democratic and republican

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

Freedom of speech

Freedom of religion

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

Obey the laws of the United States

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s

World war 1

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s

Civil war

Who did the United States fight in world war 2?

Japan, Germany and Italy

During the cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?

Communism

What major event happenes on september 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States

What is the economic system in the United States?*

Market economy

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court

Name one of American Idian tribe in the United States

Hopi

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Jonh Roberts

Name two national US holidays

New year’s day & Christmas

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

April 15

Where is the Statue of Liberty? *

New York harbor

Why does the flag have 50 stars? *

Because there are 50 states