civics testWhat is the supreme law of the land?

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Steve Sisolak

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

Why did the colonists fight the British?

because of high taxes (taxation without representation) because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) because they didn't have self-government

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

because of the states population

What is the economic system in the United States?*

capitalist economy market economy

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances ▪ separation of powers

Name one branch or part of the government.*

congress

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

fought for women's rights

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed the slaves

What is one reason colonists came to America?

freedom

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

freedom of speech right to bar arms

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

give up loyalty to other countries

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

jacky rosen

Name one state that borders Canada

maine

Who is in charge of the executive branch

president

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education

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

republican and democratic

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Name one right only for United States citizens.

run for federal office

What does the Constitution do?

sets up the government defines the government protects basic rights of Americans

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

slavery

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

the Louisiana Territory

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

the bill of rights

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

the united states

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

to print money

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

vote join a political party

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

vote in a federal election

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

war of 1812

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

we the people

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

when they turn 18

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

world war 1

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*

▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government

What is the supreme law of the land?

▪ the Constitution

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

(Franklin) Roosevelt

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

(James) Madison

What is the "rule of law"

*Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*

April 15

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

When was the Constitution written

1787

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

18

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

2

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

6

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution

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

Atlantic (Ocean)

What is the capital of your state?*

Carson City

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

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).

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

Civil War

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

Communism

Who makes federal laws?

Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared our independence from Great Britain

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

George Washington

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Missouri (River) Mississippi (River)

Name your U.S. Representative.

Nancy Pelosi

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

There were 13 original states. Name three.

New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island

In what month do we vote for President?

November

Name one U.S. territory

Puerto Rico

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Agriculture Vice President

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

Senate and House of Representatives

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. diplomat

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President