Civics Test 1-20

What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Forms the government

The 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 Americans

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control.

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

Equality and Liberty

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law.

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

Magna Carta

There are three branches of government. Why?

So one part does not become too powerful

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

The Senate and the House

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

Writes laws

How many U.S. senators are there?

100

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

6 years

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

Adam Schiff

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

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

2 years