Naturalization test for AmGov

what is the supreme law of the land?

the constitution

what does the constitution do?

sets up government/defines government/protects basic rights

what is an amendment?

a change to the constitution

what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?

the bill of rights

what is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

petition the government

How many amendments does the constitution have?

27

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared independence from Great Britain

What are the rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

life liberty and the pursuit of happiness

What is freedom of religion?

You have the freedom to practice any religion or none at all

What is the economic system in the United States?

Market economy

What is “the rule of law”?

No one is above the law

What are the branches of government?

Legislative executive and judicial

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The president

Who makes federal laws?

Congress

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Senate and house

How many US Senators are there?

100

We elect a US Senator for how many years?

6

Who are Georgia’s senators?

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock

The house of representatives has how many voting members?

435

We elect a US representative for how many years?

2

Who is your US Representative?

Nikema Williams

Who does a US senator represent?

all people of the state

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Because of population

We elect a president for how many years?

4

In what month do we vote for president?

November

What is the name of the United States president now?

Donald Trump

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

JD Vance

If the President can no longer serve who becomes president?

the Vice President

If neither the President or the Vice President can serve who becomes President?

speaker of the house

Who is Commander in chief of the military?

the president

Who signs bills to become law?

the president

Who vetos bills?

the president

What does the president’s cabinet do?

advises the president

What are two Cabinet level positions?

vice president secretary of defense

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes decides if a law goes against the constitution

What is the highest court in the United States?

the supreme court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

nine

Who is the chief justice of the United States now?

John Roberts

What is one power of the federal government?

to print money

What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education

Who is the Georgia governor?

Brian Kemp

What is the capital of Georgia?

Atlanta

What are the two major political parties in America?

Democratic and Republican

What is the political party of the president now?

Republican

Who is the speaker of the House of Representatives?

Mike Johnson

One amendment to who has the right to vote?

Both men and women have the right to vote

What is one responsibility only for US citizens?

Serve on a jury

One right only for United States citizens

vote in a federal election

Two rights of everyone in the United States

freedom of speech freedom of assembly

What are two rights of everyone living