Civics Constitution Test

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How many Senators serve in the U.S. Senate?

100 (2 from each state)

How old does one need to be vote for President?

18

How long does a U.S. Representative serve each term?

2 years

How many Amendments are there in the Constitution?

27 amendments

How many Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?

435

How long is the term of a U.S. Senator?

6 years, unlimited number of terms

How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court?

9

What is Federalism?

A sharing of power between states and national government

Why is the Constitution considered to be the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

Because noone can work above it/violate it

What name is given to the close group of experts who advise the President?

Cabinet

What US document states that "all men are created equal"?

Constitution

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

Democrat and Republican

Who is the current President of the United States?

Donald Trump

What is the Bill of Rights?

First 10 amendments

What is the significance of "We the people"?

First words of the Constitution, shows how the people hold the power, not the gov.

What is the purpose of the 1st Amendment?

Freedom of speech, religion, press assembly, and right to petition

What country did we declare independence from?

Great Britain

What two houses make up Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

It is a framework or plan for our government.

Who is the current Governor of Illinois?

J.B. Pritzer

Who is called the "Father of the Constitution"?

James Madison

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John Roberts

Which Presidents have been impeached or resigned in United States history?

Johnson, Clinton, and Trump, Nixon resigned

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

What unalienable rights are guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

What does "rule of law" mean?

No one is above the law

Are the only rights people have those that are outlined in the Constitution?

No, there are many in the 9th amendment

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

Philadelphia

What is the name of the process that selects the President?

Presidential Election Process

What powers does Congress have?

Regulate commerce between states, provide money for defense, create a post office

What rights does an accused person have under U.S. law?

Right to hear their rights, right to an attorney

What is the capital of Illinois?

Springfield

What was the first Constitution of the United States?

The Articles of Confederation

Who has the power to sign and veto bills?

The President

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

The President of the United States

Who takes over if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?

The Speaker of the House

When (month) and how often (years) do we vote for President?

The Tuesday after the first Monday in the month of November, we vote every 4 years, not including mid term years (every two years)

How does one become a Justice of the Supreme Court?

There are no specific qualifications in the constitution

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When?

Thomas Jefferson, 1776

What powers does the President have?

Veto bills, grant pardons, presidential order

Who takes over if the President can no longer serve?

Vice President

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington D.C.

What is an Amendment?

a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution)

Why does the American Flag have thirteen stripes?

for the 13 colonies

Why are there fifty stars on the American flag?

for the 50 states

On the political spectrum, what do most Americans identify themselves as?

moderate

What is guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?

protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?

to rule on the constitutionality of certain laws passed by congress, the president and the states themselves

How can Americans participate in their democracy?

voting and contacting elected officials


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