U.S. Citizenship Test

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?

Self-government

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

Amendments

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

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

Twenty-seven (27)

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control.

It says all people are created equal.

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.

Liberty

Self-government

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

Declaration of Independence

What is the economic system of the United States?

Free market economy

What is the rule of law?

No one is above the law.

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

Declaration of Independence

There are three branches of government. Why?

Separation of powers

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?

(U.S.) 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?

One hundred (100)

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

Six (6) years

Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

Tammy Duckworth

Richard Durbin

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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

Two (2) years

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

To more closely follow public opinion

How many senators does each state have?

Two (2)

Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states)

Name your U.S. representative.

Raja Krishnamoorthi

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

Mike Johnson

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

People 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