Civics for citizenship

What do we call changes to the Constitution?

Changes to the Constitution are called amendments.

Who is the Vice President of the United States today?

Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States today.

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington was the first president of the United States.

What is the national anthem of the United States?

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States.

Why are there 100 Senators in the United States Senate?

Each state elects 2 senators making up 100 senators in the United States Senate.

Can you name the two senators from your state?

Evan Bayh, Richard G. Lugar

For how long is the President elected?

The President is elected for four years.

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?

The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.

What group has the power to declare war?

Congress has the power to declare war.

Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?

Congress makes the Federal laws in the United States.

Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?

Congress meets in the U.S. Capitol building.

What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)?

Hawaii was the 50th state to be added to our Union.

What is the capital of the state you live in?

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John G. Roberts, Jr.

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil right leader.

Who is the current Governor of the state you live in?

Mitch Daniels is the Governor of Indiana.

What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?

On the 4th of July we celebrate the Independence Day.

Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death".

What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?

Some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence are that all men were created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What holiday was celebrated first by American colonists?

Thanksgiving was celebrated for the first time by American colonists.

What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states?

The 13 original states were called colonies before they became states.

Name amendments that guarantee or address voting rights.

The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments address voting rights.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

What special group advises the President?

The Cabinet advises the President.

What is the supreme law of the United States?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

What is the Constitution?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

In what year was the Constitution written?

The Constitution was written in 1787.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

Who elects the President of the United States?

The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves.

Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?

The Independence Day celebrates the independence from Great Britain.

What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

The Mayflower is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.

Who helped the Pilgrims in America?

The Native Americans/American Indians

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

The Pilgrims came to America to gain religious freedom.

Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?

The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.

Who signs bills into law?

The President signs bills into law.

What is the executive branch of our government?

The President, the Cabinet, and the departments under the cabinet members comprise the executive branch of our government.

What makes up Congress?

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up Congress.

Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die?

The Speaker of the House becomes President if both the President and Vice President die.

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

What is the highest part of the Judicial Branch of our Government?

The Supreme Court is the highest part of the Judicial Branch of our Government.

What are the duties of the Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court's duties are to interpret and explain the laws.

Who becomes President if the the President dies?

The Vice President becomes President if President dies.

Where is the White House located?

The White House is located in Washington, D.C.

What is the name of the President's official home?

The White House is the name of the President's official home.

Who elects Congress?

The citizens of the United States elect Congress.

What are the colors of our flag?

The colors of our flag are red, white, and blue.

What is the executive of a city goverment called?

The executive of a city government is called the Mayor.

What is the executive of a state goverment called?

The executive of a state goverment is called the Governor.

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

Where does the freedom of speech come from?

The freedom of speech comes from the Bill of Rights.

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

The introduction to the Constitution is called the Preamble.

What is the legislative branch of our Government?

The legislative branch of our Goverment is Congress.

In what month is the new President inaugurated?

The new President is inaugurated in January.

Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

The rights of all people living in the United States are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment.

The rights of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the government are guaranteed by the first amendment.

What color are the stars on our flag?

The stars on our flag are white.

What do the stars on the flag mean?

The stars on the flag represent the number of states, one star per each.

What do the stripes on our flag represent?

The stripes on our flag represent the first 13 states.

What colors are the stripes on the flag?

The stripes on the flag are red and white.

What are the three branches of our government?

The three branches of our government are the executive, judicial, and legislative.

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

The two major political parties in the United States today are the Democratic and the Republican.

How many senators are there in Congress?

There are 100 senators in Congress, two from each state.

How many stripes are there on our flag?

There are 13 stripes on our flag.

How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution?

There are 27 amendments to the Constitution.

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.

How many stars are there on our flag?

There are 50 stars on our flag.

How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?

There are 50 states in the Union.

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.

How many times can a Senator or a Congressman be re-elected?

There is no limit on the number of times a Senator or a Congressman may be re-elected.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the Declaration of independence.

What were the original 13 states?

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

For how long do we elect each Senator?

We elect each Senator for 6 years.

For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?

We elect each member of the House of Representatives for two years.

What couontry did we fight during the Revolutionary War?

We fought Great Britain in Revolutionary War.

In what month do we vote for the President?

We vote for the President in the month of November.

What is the minimum voting age in the United States?

18 is the minimum voting age.

How many full terms can a President serve?

A President can serve two full terms.

What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President?

A candidate for President must *) be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen, *) be at least 35 years old, and *) have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

Who was President during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln was President during the Civil War.

What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)?

Alaska was the 49th state added to our Union.

What U.S. Citizenship and Immingration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?

Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is used to apply for naturalized citizenship.

Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Who is the President of the United States today?

George W. Bush is the President of the United States today.

Which President is called the "Father of our Country"?

George Washington is called the "Father of our Country".

Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?

George Washington was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy.

Name some countries that were our enemies in the World War II.

Germany, Italy, and Japan were our enemies in the World War II.