Citizenship Test

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There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Check all that may apply.

1. The right to vote shall not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude 2. Shall not be denied by sex 3. shall not be denied for 18 or older

How many U.S. senators are there?

100

How many Senators does each state have?

2 per state

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

2 years

The President can only serve two terms. Why?

22nd amendment

How many amendments does the U.S Constitution have?

27

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

How many Supreme Court Justices are needed to decide a case?

6 people

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

6 years

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

9

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Adivse the President.

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

Amendment Process

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

American Revolutionary War

Name your U.S. Representative?

Annie Kuster or Chris pappas

Who is the governor of your state now?

Chris Sununu

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

Declaration of Independence

Name one power of the U.S. Congress

Declares war

What is the form of government of the United States?

Democratic Republic

Name one power of the president.

Enforces laws

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

Equality and Justice

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

Executive Branch

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? Check all that apply.

Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, freedom of expression

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

Hamilton

Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is elected president

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says all people are created equal

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts

There were 13 original states. Name five.

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Pennsylvannia

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

Nancy Pelosi

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Rights of Americans

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State

What are the two parts of U.S. Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain

Stamp Act

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

What part of the federal government writes laws?

U.S. Congress (Legislative Branch)

What founding document was written in 1787?

U.S. Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

Name one power that is only for the federal government?

all the above

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one

boston tea party

What is the economic system of the United States?

capitalism

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

declaration of independance

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

declaration of independence

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

economic opportunity

Why does each state have two Senators?

equal representation

What is one part of the judicial branch?

federal courts

George Washington is famous for many things.

first president of US

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

for life

Name one thing the Constitution does.

forms a government

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one

founding father of the US fought in the American Revolutionary War

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

independant judiciary

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

july 4, 1776

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

maggie Hassan

How can people become United States citizens?

naturalization

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

popular sovereignty

Who is commander in Chief of the U.S. Military?

president

Who signs bills to become laws?

president

Who vetoes bills?

president

Name one power that is only for the states?

provide health and safety

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? Select all that may apply.

voting, paying taxes

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

writing the declaration of independence

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

wrote the federalist papers


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