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Civics Comp (22/23)
Civics Comp (22/23)
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1
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Secretary General
The Vice President
The President
The Attorney General
2
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
9
15
7
3
We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
8 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
4
There are five amendments to the Constitution about who can vote
False
True
5
Everyone living in the United States has the right to freedom of speech
False
True
6
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The Attorney General
The Secretary General
The President
7
We elect a President for how many years?
8 years
2 years
4 years
6 years
8
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because some states are older than others
Because some states have more people
Because some states have more businesses
Because some states have more land
9
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
52
18
27
10
10
What does the judicial branch do?
Approve the laws
Write the laws
Transcribe the laws
Review the laws
11
Who makes federal laws?
The Supreme Court
The Congress
The President
The Vice President
12
Which of the following is
NOT
a Cabinet level position?
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Education
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
13
How many U.S Senators are there?
50
435
100
227
14
Everyone in the United States has the right to run for federal office
True
False
15
Who vetoes bills?
The Attorney General
The Vice President
The Secretary General
The President
16
What does the Constitution do?
Create peace between the U.S and Great Britain
Describe why we rebelled against Great Britain
Set up the U.S government
List all the states
17
What is
NOT
a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Life
Liberty
18
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
The First Lady
19
What is an amendment?
A directory of rights
A state government
A change to the Constitution
A new government
20
Which is part of Congress?
House of Lords
House of Burgesses
House of Represenatives
General Assembly
21
We elect a U.S Representative for how many years?
2 years
4 years
8 years
6 years
22
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Treaty of Versailles
The Articles of Confederation
23
In what month do we vote for President?
November
January
October
July
24
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
21
16
25
25
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Reynolds Pamphlet
The Declaration of Independence
26
What is the capital of the United States?
Lexington
New York City
Philidephia
Washington, D.C
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Set up the U.S Government
Divide the western and eastern hemisphere
Purchase the Louisiana Territory
Declare independence from Great Britain
28
How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?
227
100
50
435
29
What is the “rule of law”?
The idea that people create laws to lead better lives
The idea that no one is above the law
The idea that the king makes the law
The idea that laws are necessary
30
Who advises the President?
The First Lady
The Attorney General
The Cabinet
The Vice President
31
United States citizens have a responsibility to serve on a jury
True
False
32
What is one right
NOT
listed in the First Amendment?
Bear Arms
Speech
Religion
Press
33
Who is the current president of the United States?
Mike Pence
Hilary Clinton
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
34
What is the highest court in the United States?
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Trial Court
District Court
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What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Write of Habeas Corpus
Rule of law
Federalism
