Citizenship test

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.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Basic Rights of Americans.

Why is the Declaration of Independance important?

It says America is free from British control.

Two important ideas from the Declaration of independence and the U.S. Constitution. 

Equality & Liberty.

Name one document that influenced the U.S. Constitution. 

Declaration of Independance.

Three branches of government.

Congress, president, and the courts. 

What part of the federal government writes laws?

U.S. Congress. 

How many U.S. senators are there?

Why dpes each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states) 

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?

People in their district.

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

4 years. 

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

From keeping the president from becoming too powerful.

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

Donald Trump. 

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

JD Vance. 

Who appoints federal judges?

The President.

The executive branch has many parts. Name one. 

Cabinet. 

What are two cabinet-level positions?

Vice-President; Secretary of State.

Why is the Electoral College important? 

Decided who is elected president. 

How many seats are on the Supreme court?

Supreme court justices serve for life. Why?

To limit outside influences (Political).

Name one power that is only for the states. 

Give a drivers license. 

What is the purpose of the 10th amendment? 

It serves purpose of 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 Braun.

What is the capital of your state?

Indianapolis.

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

Citizens of the United States. 

How can people become United States citizens? 

Naturalize. 

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Required by law. 

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? 

Africans. 

What war did the Americans fight to win independance from Britain?

American Revolution.

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. 

High Taxes. 

Who wrote the Declaration of Independance?

Thomas Jefferson. 

When was the Declaration of Independance adopted?

July 4th, 1776.

Name one important event of the American Revolution. 

Declaration of Independance. 

What founding document was written in 1787?

Constitution. 

Bemjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one. 

Inventor. 

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.  

First president of the United States. 

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

Father of the Constitution.

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.

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, are U.S. citizens? 

14th Amendment. 

What was the Great Depression?

Longest economic recession in modern history.

When did the Great Depression start?

The great Crash.

Why did the United States enter World War II?

Bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

To stop the spread of communism.

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War? 

To stop the spread of communism. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

Fought for civil rights.

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks. 

War on Terror. 

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

One star for each state.

What is Independence Day?

The country’s birthday.