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
