Civics Constitution Test
How many Senators serve in the U.S. Senate?
100 (2 from each state)
How old does one need to be vote for President?
18
How long does a U.S. Representative serve each term?
2 years
How many Amendments are there in the Constitution?
27 amendments
How many Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
How long is the term of a U.S. Senator?
6 years, unlimited number of terms
How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
What is Federalism?
A sharing of power between states and national government
Why is the Constitution considered to be the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
Because noone can work above it/violate it
What name is given to the close group of experts who advise the President?
Cabinet
What US document states that "all men are created equal"?
Constitution
Who are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments
What is the significance of "We the people"?
First words of the Constitution, shows how the people hold the power, not the gov.
What is the purpose of the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press assembly, and right to petition
What country did we declare independence from?
Great Britain
What two houses make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
It is a framework or plan for our government.
Who is the current Governor of Illinois?
J.B. Pritzer
Who is called the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Which Presidents have been impeached or resigned in United States history?
Johnson, Clinton, and Trump, Nixon resigned
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What unalienable rights are guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
What does "rule of law" mean?
No one is above the law
Are the only rights people have those that are outlined in the Constitution?
No, there are many in the 9th amendment
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
What is the name of the process that selects the President?
Presidential Election Process
What powers does Congress have?
Regulate commerce between states, provide money for defense, create a post office
What rights does an accused person have under U.S. law?
Right to hear their rights, right to an attorney
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What was the first Constitution of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
Who has the power to sign and veto bills?
The President
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military?
The President of the United States
Who takes over if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Speaker of the House
When (month) and how often (years) do we vote for President?
The Tuesday after the first Monday in the month of November, we vote every 4 years, not including mid term years (every two years)
How does one become a Justice of the Supreme Court?
There are no specific qualifications in the constitution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When?
Thomas Jefferson, 1776
What powers does the President have?
Veto bills, grant pardons, presidential order
Who takes over if the President can no longer serve?
Vice President
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is an Amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution)
Why does the American Flag have thirteen stripes?
for the 13 colonies
Why are there fifty stars on the American flag?
for the 50 states
On the political spectrum, what do most Americans identify themselves as?
moderate
What is guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?
protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?
to rule on the constitutionality of certain laws passed by congress, the president and the states themselves
How can Americans participate in their democracy?
voting and contacting elected officials
