Government Pre-Test
What are the first 9 words of the constitution?
"We the people of the United States, In order"
Who many senators are in the US Senate?
100
How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?
25
How many representatives are in the US House of Representatives?
435
Who were the first president and vice president of the US?
George Washington and John Adams
Name one party or 3rd party that is functioning in America today.
Green Party
Who is the current US Secretary of State?
Hillary Clinton
Who is the Superintendent of C.U.S.D?
Janet Young
Who is your representative in the US House of Representatives?
Jeff Denham
Who is the current speaker in the US House of Representatives?
John Boehner
Who is the current Chief justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts Jr.
In what city was the constitution written?
Philadelphia
List 3 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
Religion, press, and speech
Which of the 2 major political parties in America are considered more conservative?
Republican
What was our first written national constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What day must the general election for president be held on?
Tuesday
Which legislative body is responsible for approving new Supreme Court justices?
United States Senate
Who are the current president and vice president of the US?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Who are your 2 senators in the US Senate?
Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein
Is California a "red" or "blue" state?
Blue
Which of the 2 major political parties in America are considered more liberal?
Democratic
Which party holds the majority in the US Congress?
Democratic
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the US constitution
Who gives the State of the Union address?
The president
