128 U.S Citizenship Questions
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.