Kentucky Civics Test review

How many U.S Senators are there?

100

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

15th- African Americans. 19th- Women. 26th- 18 yo. 24th- ends poll taxes

When was the Constitution written?

1787

When must all men register for Selective Service?

18

A U.S representative is elected for how many years?

2

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

A president is elected for how many years?

4

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

A U.S. senator is elected for how many years?

6 years

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9

What is an amendment?

A change to the Constitution

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Advise the President

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans

Who does a U.S Senator represent?

All the people of the state

Who is Governor of your state now?

Andy Beshear

What month is the last day you can send in Federal income tax forms?

April

What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

Be loyal to the U.S., obey the law, serve the military

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Bill of Rights

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

By voting, joining a community group

Name one state that borders Mexico.

California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

What is the economic system in the united states?

Capitalism or free market

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil Rights Movement

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

Civil War

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican American War, Spanish American War

During the Cold War, what was the main concern for the United States?

Communism; nuclear war

Who makes federal laws?

Congress

What is the supreme law of the land?

Constitution

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

Constitution was written.

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared independence from England, July 4th, 1776

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democrat, Republican

What is the political party of the President now?

Democratic Party

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law even the government

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

For the 50 states

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

For the original 13 colonies

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

Fought for civil rights

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Fought for womens rights

What is the capital of your state?

Frankfort, KY

Who was President during WW II and the Great Depression?

Franklin Roosevelt

What did Abraham Lincoln do?

Freed the slaves

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Freed the slaves

Who is the "Father of our Country" and first president?

George Washington

Name your U.S representative?

Harold "Hal" Rogers

Which President dropped the bomb on Japan to end WWII ?

Harry S. Truman

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

Mike Johnson

Name the two longest rivers in the United States?

Missouri, Mississippi

Who is one of your state's Senators right now?

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul

Who lived in america before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York

There were 13 original states. Name three.

New York, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

In what month do we vote for President ?

November

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

One of the Founding Fathers

What ocean is on the West coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean

What is one power of the Federal government?

Power to print money, declare war

What is freedom of religion?

Practice a religion of your choice

Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

President

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

President

Who signs bills to become laws or vetoes them?

President

What does the constitution do?

Protects our rights, sets up our government

Name one U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

Religion, speech

What are two cabinet level Department leaders?

Secretary of: Defense, State, Education, Justice, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, etc.

Name the two parts of the U.S Congress?

Senate, House of Representatives

Name one Indian tribe in the United States?

Shawnee, Cherokee, Navajo, Cheyenne, Apache, Iroquois, Sioux

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

Slavery; states' rights

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Speaker of the House

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the Twin Towers in New York.

Name two national holidays?

Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Independence Day

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

Which President purchased the Louisiana Territory?

Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

United States, the flag

If the President can no longer serve who becomes President?

Vice President

Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.

Vietnam War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, Gulf War

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington D.C.

Name one state that borders Canada.

Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the people

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

What age must you be to vote ?

at least 18

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

because some states have more people

What is one reason colonists came to America?

freedom, fleeing religious persecution

Why did the colonists fight the British?

high taxes, no representation

Who did the U.S. fight in WW II?

(Axis) Japan, Germany, Italy

Name one right only for United States citizens?

vote in federal election

What is one power of the states?

Issue driver's license, provides schooling and education

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

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

In what month is the president inaugurated?

January

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Joseph Biden

Name one branch of the government.

Judicial, executive, legislative

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4th

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Jury duty

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Kamala Harris

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness

What territory did the United States buy from France on 1803?

Louisianna Territory

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

religion, speech, assembly, petition, press

What does the Judicial branch do?

reviews law, explains law