Civics Test part 1

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What is the supreme law of the land? 

The Constitution 

What does the Constitution do?

Protects rights; lays out framework for government

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? 

“We the People” 

What is an amendment? 

Change or addition 

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

The Bill of Rights 

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? 

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

How many amendments does the Constitution have? 

27

What did the Declaration of Independence do? 

It was the declaration of the 13 colonies stating that they are separating from Britain and creating their own union; Declaring our independence 

What are two of the rights in the Declaration of Independence? 

The right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness 

What is Freedom of Religion?

Freedom to practice or not practice any Religion 

What is the economic system in the United States? 

Capitalism 

What is the “rule of law”? 

No one is above the law

Name a branch or party of the government. 

Legislative, Executive, or Judicial 

Congress, Courts, etc...

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? 

Checks and Balances 

Who oversees the Executive Branch? 

The President 

Who makes federal laws? 

Congress 

What are the two parts of the US congress?

House of Representatives and Senate 

How many US Senators are there? 

100 

We elect a US Senator for how many years? 

6 years

Who is one of your state’s US Senators right now? 

Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven 

21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 

435

We elect a US Representative for how many years? 

2

Name your US Representative.

Julie Fedorchak

Who does a US Senator represent? 

A State 

Why do some states have more representatives than others? 

Bigger States with higher populations will have more representatives than smaller states with lower populations.  

We elect a President for how many years? 

4

In what month do we vote for President?

November

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

Donald Trump

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

J.D Vance

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

Vice President 

If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 

The Speaker of the House 

Who is commander in Chief of the military? 

The President 

Who signs bills to become laws? 

The President

Who vetoes bills? 

The President 

What does the President’s Cabinet do? 

Consult the President 

Name two Cabinet-level positions? 

Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Attorney General 

What does the judicial branch do?

Evaluate laws and actions 

What is the highest court in the United States? 

The Supreme Court  

How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 

9

Who is the Chief Justice on the Supreme Court? 

John Roberts 

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? 

Declare war, make peace, coin money, create postal service 

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 

Marriage license, driving law, public laws

Who is the Governor of your state?

Kelly Armstrong 

What is the capital of your state? 

Bismarck 

What are the two major political parties in the United States?  

Democrat; Republican 

What is the political party of the President now? 

Republican

What is the name of the Speaker of the House? 

Mike Johnson

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

19^th Amendment gives women the right to vote. 

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? 

Voting

Name one right only for United States citizens. 

Voting