Civics exam

What form of government is the united states

Republic

what is the supreme law of the land

constitution

name one thing the us constitution does

forms the government

what do the words “we the people” mean

self government

How are changes made to the constitution

Amendments

what does the bill of rights protect

the basic rights of us citizens

how many amendments does the us constitution have

27

why is the declaration of independence important

it says america is free from british controlwh

what founding document said the american colonies were free from britain

declaration of independence

name two important ideas from the declaration and the constitution

equality and liberty

where do the words “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” come from

declaration of independence

what is the economic system of the us

capitalism

what is the rule of law

everyone must follow it

many documents influenced the us constitution name one

declaration of independence

why are there three branches of government

so one part does not become too powerful

name the three branches of government

legislative, executive, judicial

the president is in charge of which branch of government

executive branch

what part of the federal government writes laws

congress

what are two parts of congress

senate and house of rep

name one power of the Us congress

writes laws

how many US senators are there

100

how long is a term for a US senator

six years

who is one of your states senators

Jeanne Shaheen

how many voting members are in the house of rep

435

how long is a term for a member of the house of rep

2 years

why do US reps serve shorter terms than us senators

to more closely follow public opinion

how many senators does each state have

two

why does each state have two senators

equal representation for small states

name your US representative

maggie goodlander

name the speaker of the house of rep

mike johnson

who does a US senator represent

citizens of their state

who elects US senators

citizens of their state

who does a member of the house of rep represent

citizens in their district

who elects members of the house of rep

citizens of their district

some states have more representatives than others, why

because of the states population

how long is a presidential term

4 years

why can the president only serve two terms

ebcause of the 22nd amendment/prevent president from getting too powerful

whos the president now

tump

whos the VP now

JD vance

if the president cant serve, who does

VP

name one power of the president

signs bills into law

who is commander in chief of the US military

president

who signs bills into laws

the president

who vetoes bills

the president

who appoints federal judges

the president

name one part of the executive branch

the president

what does the presidents cabinet do

advisors to the president

what are two cabinet level positions

secretary of state and VP

why is 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 US

supreme court

how many seats are on the supreme court

9

how many supreme court justices are usually needed to resolve a case

5

how long do supreme court justices serve

for life

why do supreme court justices serve for life

to be independent of politics

who is the chief justice of the United States now

John G Roberts

name one power that is only for the federal government

print paper money

name one power that is only for the states

provide schooling and education

what si the purpose of the tenth amendment

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

who is the government of your state now

Kelly Ayotte

what is the capital of your state

Concord

describe one of four amendments about who can vote

citizens 18 and older may vote

who can vote in federal elections, run for office, and serve on jury in US

citizens of the us

what are three rights of everyone living in the United states

freedom of religion, freedom of speech, right to bear arms

what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance

the US/flag

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

obey the US laws and defend the constitution

how can people become US citizens

be born In the US

what are two examples of civic participation in the US

vote and run for office

what is one way Americans can serve their country

vote

why is it important to pay taxes

required by law

why is it important for all men age 18-25 to register for the selective service

required by law

the colonists came to America for many reasons name one

freedom

who lived in America before the Europeans arrived

native americans

what group of people were taken and sold as slaves

africans