Citizenship Test
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
