Naturalization 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.

Forms the government.
Protects the right of the people.

The US Constitution Starts with the words “We the People”. What’s does “We the People” mean?

Self-government

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

Amendments

What does the Bill of Rights Protects?

The basic rights of Americans.

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

27

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British Control.

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

1. Equality

2. Liberty

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

Declaration of Independence

What is the economy system of the United States?

Capitalism

What is the rule of law

Everyone must follow the law.

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

Federalist Papers

There are three branches of government. Why?

Checks and Balances

Name the three branches of the government.

Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of the government?

Executive Branch

What part of the federal government write laws?

(U.S.) Congress

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

House of Representatives & Senate

Name one power of the US Congress.

Write laws

How many U.S. senators are there?

One hundred (100).

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

6 years

Who is one of your states Senator now?

D.C. does not have Senators.

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

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

2 years.

Why do U.S. Representatives server shorter term than U.S. Senators?

To more closely follow public opinion.

How many senators does each state have?

Two (2)

Why do each state have two senators?

Equal Representation (for smaller states).

The Great Compromise.

Name your U.S. Representative

DC does not have voting representatives in Congress.
Elenor Holmes Norton

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

Mike Johnson

Who does a U.S. Senator represents?

Citizens of their state.

Who elects U.S. Senators?

Citizen from their state.

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represents?

Citizen in their congressional district.

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their congressional district.

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

Because of the state’s population.

The President of The United States is elected for how many years?

Four (4) years.

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

(Because of) The 22nd amendment.

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

Donald J. Trump

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

J.D. Vance

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

The Vice President (of the United States).

Name one power of the president.

Sign bills into law.
Vetoes bills.

Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

The President (of the United States).

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President (of the United States).

Who vetoes bills?

The President (of the United States).

Who appoints federal judges?

The President (of the United States).

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

President
Cabinet

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Advises the President (of the United States).

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of State

Secretary of Education

Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is the president elect.

What is one part of the judicial branch

The Supreme Court

What does the judicial branch do?

Review laws

Explain laws

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court.

How many seats are in the Supreme Court?

Nine (9).

How many Supreme Court justices usually needed to decide a case?

Five (5).

How long do Supreme Justices serve?

For life

Supreme Justices serve for life. Why?

To be independent of politics.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

John Roberts

Name one power that is only for the federal government?

Print paper money

Mint coins

Name one power that is only for the states?

Provide protection (police)

Give a driver’s license

What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?

It states that powers not given to the federal government belongs to the people or the states.

Who’s the governor of your state right now?

DC does not have a governor.

What is the capital of your state?

DC is not a state and doesn’t have a capital.

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

Citizens 18 and older can vote.

Any citizen can vote.

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

U.S. citizens

What are three rights everyone of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of speech

Freedom of expression

Freedom of Assembly

What do we show allegiance when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The flag

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?

Defend the (US) constitution.

Be loyal to the United States.

How can people become United States citizens?

Naturalize

Be born in the U.S. under conditions of the 14th amendment.

What are two examples of civics participation in the United States?

Vote

Run for office

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Vote

Obey the law

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Require by law

It’s important for all men age 16 to 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Required by law.

The colonist came to America for many reasons. Name one

Freedom

Who live in America before the Europeans arrive?

Native Americans

What group of people was taken as slaves?

Africans