United States Citizenship Exam Review

Nevada Civics test flashcards

Who was the first president of the united states also referred to as the father of our country?

George washington

Which war was Abraham Lincoln involved in?

Civil war

What is our date of independence?

July 4

What ocean is on the east coast of the united states?

Atlantic ocean

What did martin luther king jr. do?

Fought for civil rights

What are the two longest rivers in the united states?

Mississippi and missouri

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

Represents the original 13 colonies

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

One star for each state

What is the name of the national anthem?

The star spangled banner

Why did the colonists fight the british?

High taxes

What is one reason the colonists came to america?

Religious freedom and economic prosperity

What is the American war that was fought between the north and the south?

Civil war

What was the reason that led to the civil war?

slavery

What did susan b Anthony do?

Fought for women's rights (voting)

Where is the statue of liberty located?

New york

What is the deadline for filing federal income taxes?

April 15

What three major countries did the united states fight in wwII?

Germany, japan and italy

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans (Indians)

Who is in charge of the executive branch in america?

The president

Who is in charge of determining whether or not a law goes against the constitution?

The judicial branch or the courts

What are two ways that citizens can get involved in government?

Join a party, join a movement, vote, run for office, volunteer for a campaign, join a interest group

What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans

When was the declaration of independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

What happened at the constitutional convention?

Wrote the constitution

When was the constitution written?

1787

How many amendments are in the constitution?

27

Who was the oldest member at the constitutional convention?

Benjamin Franklin

What territory did the us buy from france in 1803?

Louisiana

What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the us?

To defend the constitution

At what age must all men register for the selective service?

18

What did the emancipation proclamation do?

Freed the slaves in confederate states

Who was president during wwi?

Woodrow wilson

What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances

What are your first amendment rights?

Press, assembly, religion, speech

What war was fought from 1914-1918?

wwI

What is the supreme law of the land?

constitution

What does the constitution do?

Defines government and establishes the framework and organization of government

What are the first three words in the constitution?

We the people

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?

Bill of rights

What are the three rights stated in the declaration of independence?

Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

Who can veto a bill?

president

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law. Even the leaders of the government

Which of the following is a us territory? Cuba guam Hawaii panama

guam

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, judicial, executive

How many us senators are there?

100

Who makes federal laws?

congress

What are the two branches of congress?

House of representatives and senate

Who becomes president if he/she can no longer perform the duties?

Vice-president

Which state borders Canada? AlaskaConnecticutOregonwisconsin

alaska

Who signs bills into laws?

president

What is the highest court in the land?

Supreme court

If the president and vp can no longer serve who becomes the president?

The speaker of the house of representatives

What are some exclusive federal powers?

Coin money, declare war, make treaties, control interstate commerce, raise an army

Who is considered the commander in chief?

President

How old must you be to vote?

18

What are some exclusive powers to the states?

Set up elections, establish local courts, provide education, provide safety services, ratify amendments, establish local governments

Who are the authors of the federalist papers?

John jay, alexander Hamilton and james madison

What would we call the secretary of the treasury and the secretary of homeland security and secretary of state?

Presidents cabinet

Who was the president during the great depression and wwII?

Franklin roosevelt

In what war was president Eisenhower a general?

WWII

What was the biggest concern of the united states during the cold war?

Spread of communism

What movement tried to end racial discrimination in america?

Civil rights

What do we call a change to the constitution?

amendment

What historical event occurred on September 11th 2001?

Terrorist attacks on the united states

What amendments increased the voting population in america?

15th -All Males regardless of race, 19th -Women, 26th -18 year olds

What ocean is on the west coast of the united states?

Pacific ocean

Which us state borders mexico? Texas ArkansasLouisianaalabama

texas

What is the capitol of the united states?

Washington d.c

What does the freedom of religion guarantee?

Citizens may choose their religion, Freedom to practice

How many representatives are in the house?

435

What is the economic system in the united states?

capitalism

How long is a us representatives term?

2 years

Who does a senator represent?

All the citizens from the state they were elected

What determines how many representatives each state receives?

Population of the state or congressional districts which is also determined by population.

How long is one term for a president?

4 years

What month is the election day for the president?

november

How many justices are on the supreme court?

9

What are the two major political parties in america?

Democrats and republicans

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776