128 U.S Citizenship Questions

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There were 13 original States. Name five.

New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina.

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one

One of the writer of the Federalist Paper.

What part of the federal government writes law?

(U.S) Congress.

What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

(U.S) Constitution

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

(because of) the state's populations

What is the name of the speaker of the House of representatives now?

Nancy pelosi

How many senators does each state have?

2

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

2 years

How many admendments does the U.s Constitution have?

27

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

4 years

How many voting members are in the House of Representative?

435

How many Supreme court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

5

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

6 years

How many seats are on the supreme court?

9

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

How can people become United States Citizens?

Naturalize

Who appoints federal judges?

The President

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President

Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why?

To limit outside political influence

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Alligence.

Defend the (U.S) Constitution, Be loyal to the United States.

Who is one of your State's U.S senator now?

Dianne Feinstein

Why do U.S representatives serve shorter terms than U.S Senators?

To more closely follow public opinion.

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

U.S Citizens

What founding document was written in 1787?

U.S Constitution

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

U.S diplomat

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Until retirement

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States

Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, freedom of assembly.

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Gavin Newsom

The president of the United States can serve only 2 terms. Why?

(Because of) 22nd Amendment

What does the bill of right protect?

(The basics) rights of Americans.

How many U.S senators are there?

100

What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?

14th amendment

When did all men get the right to vote?

1870

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Advises the President.

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

Africans

How are changes made to the U.S Constitution?

Amendments

What war did the AMericans fight to win independence from Britain?

American Revolution.

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

Any citizen can vote

What are two Cabinet-level position?

Attorney General and Vice President

The Civil War had many important events. Name one

Battle of Gettysburg.

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

Battle of Saratoga

What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalism

There are three branches of government? Why?

Checks and Balances

Who elects members of the House of representatives?

Citizens from their district

Who elects U.S senators?

Citizens from their state.

Who does a member of the House of representatives represent?

Citizens of their district

What does a U.S senator represent?

Citizens of their state.

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name 1 reason why.

Civic duty

Why is it important to pay federal Taxes?

Civic duty

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

Civil War

Name the 3 branches of government.

Congress, president, and the courts

11. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

Declaration of Independence

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

Name one power of the president.

Enforces law

Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states)

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

Equality, Liberty.

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law.

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

Executive branch

What does the Judicial branch do?

Explains laws

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one

Father of the Constitution.

Many documents influenced the U.S Constitution. Name One

Federalist Papers

George Washington is famous for many things. Name One.

First president of the United States

Name one thing the U.S constitution does.

Forms the Government

What did the Emancipation proclama

Freed the slave

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name One

Freed the slaves

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one

Freedom

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

High taxes

Why is the electoral college important?

It decides who is the President.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It identifies individual freedoms.

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S constitution. Name one of the writers.

James MAdison

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

Joe Biden

Who is the chief Justice of the United States now?

John Robert

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

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

Kamala Harris

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Make treaties

Name your U.S representative.

Nancy Pelosi

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Pay taxes

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Power is not given to the federal government belong to the state or to the people.

The executive branch has many parts? Name One

President

Name one power that is only for the states

Provide school and educations

What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic

What is the capital of your state?

Sacramento

The U.S constitution with words "We the people". What does "We the people" mean?

Self-government

What are two parts of the U.S Congress?

Senate and House (of Representatives)

What is one part of the Judicial branch?

Supreme Court

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

Name the U.S war between the North and the South.

The Civil War

What U.S war ended slavery?

The Civil War

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The flag

Who is the commander in chief of the U.S military?

The president

Who vetoes bills?

The president

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

The vice president

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

They helped people understand the U.S constitution

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What are two examples of civic Participation in the U.S?

Vote, run for office

Name one power of the U.S Congress

Write laws

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one

Writer of the Declaration of Independence.


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