Citizenship Test

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt

Name your U.S. representative.

Wesley Bell

What founding documents said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

Because they have more people (population)

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

Amendments

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

Declaration of Independence

How many senators does each state have?

Two (2)

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

Equality and Liberty

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

The Vice President

What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic

Name the three branches of government.

Congress, President, and the Courts

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

Two (2) years

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

To keep the president from becoming too powerful

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

Executive branch

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

Donald Trump

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

To more closely follow public opinion

What part of the federal government writes laws?

U.S. Congress

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

J.D. Vance

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

Senate and House of Representatives

Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states)

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

Mike Johnson

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

Writes laws

What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalism

Who does a U.S.Senator represent?

Citizens of their state

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One hundred (100)

Who elects U.S. Senators?

Citizens from their state

What is the rule of law?

No one is above the law

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Forms the government

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

Self-government

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

Citizens of their district

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their district

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

Six (6) years

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

Declaration of Independence

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

The basic rights of Americans

There are three branches of government. Why?

Checks and balances

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

Four (4) years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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

Twenty-seven (27)

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

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Advises the President

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Vice President and Secretary of State

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?

Nine (9)

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

Five (5)

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

(For) life

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

To be independent (of politics)

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Print paper money

Name one power that is only for the states.

Give a driver’s license

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

It's states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

Who is the governor of your state now?

Mike Kehoe

What is the capital of your state?

Jefferson City

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

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote

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

Citizens

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

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly

What do we 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.

Defend th U.S. Constitution and be loyal to the United States

How can people become United States citizens?

Naturalize

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

Vote and run for office

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Vote

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Civic duty

It is important for all men age 18 through 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 taken and sold as slaves?

Africans

What war did the americans fight to win independence from Britain?

War for (American) Independence or American Revolutionary War

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, 1776

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

Declaration of Independence

There were 13 original states. Name five.

New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Rhode Island

What founding document was written in 1787?

U.S. Constitution

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

John Jay

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

They helped people understand the U.S. Constitution

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

U.S. diplomat

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

Water of our country/first president

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

Written of the 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 the Treasury

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

The Louisiana Territory

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

Civil War

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

The Civil War

The Cival War had many important events. Name one.

Emancipation Proclamation

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.

Freed the slaves

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Freed the slaves

What U.S. war ended slavery?

The Civil War

What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, our U.S. citizens?

14th Amendment

When did all men get the right to vote?

After the Civil War

Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.

Susan B. Anthony

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

World War 1