128 Civics Questions & Answers (2020 Version)

What does the Bill of Rights protest?

1. (The basic) rights of Americans 2. (The basic) rights of people living in the United States.

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

1. Amendments 2. The amendment process

What is the economic system of the United States? *

1. Capitalism 2. Free market economy

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

1. Citizens in their (congressional) district 2. Citizens in their disctrict

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

1. Declaration of Indepence 2. Articles of Confederation 3. Federalist papers 4. Anti-Federalist Papers 5. Virginia Declaron of Rights 6. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 7. Mayflower Compact 8. Irquois Ferai Law of Peace

Why does each state have two senators?

1. Equal representation (for small states) 2. The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

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

1. Equality 2. Liberty 3. Social Contract 4. Natural rights. 5. Limited government 6. Self-government

What is the rule of law?

1. Everyone must follow the law 2. Leaders must obey the law 3. Government must obey the law 4. No one is above the law

Why is the Declaration of Indepence important?

1. It says America is free from British control. 2. It says all people are created equal 3. It identifies inherent rights. 4. It identifies individual freedoms

Name the three branches of government

1. Legislative, Executive, Judicial 2. Congress, president, and the courts

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

1. Self government 2. Popular sovereignty 3. Consent of the governed 4. People should govern themselves 5. (Example of) social contract

There are three branches of government. Why?

1. So one part odes not become too powerful 2. Checks and balances 3. Separation of Powers

What part of the federal government writes laws?

1. U.S. Congress 2. U.S. or national legislature 3. Legislative branch

Name one power of the U.S. Congress. *

1. Writes laws 2. Declares war 3. Makes the federal budget

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?*

27 (Twenty-seven)

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

Who dos a U.S. senator represent?

Citizens of their state

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

Declaration of Independence

What folding document says the American colonies were free from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

The {resident of the United States in in charge of which branch of government?

Executive branch

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Name your U.S. Representative.

Louie Gohmert Jr. - Rep. Lizzie Fletcher - Dem.

1. Protects the rights of the people. 2. Defines the parts of government 3. Forms the government 4. Defines the powers of government 5. Protects the rights of the people

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

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

Nancy Pelosi

How many U.S. senators are there?

One hundred (100)

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

Senate and House of Representatives

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

Six years (6)

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

Ted Cruz

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

To more closely follow public opinion

How many senator does each state have?

Two (2)

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

Two years (2)

1. Representative democracy 2. Republic

What is the form of government of the United States?

(U.S.) Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?