Civics test United States citizenship

Civics Test for CitizenshipCivics Test for Citizenship
History and Government
52 Questions
Prof. Sergio Grunbaum.
BSc - Bachelor of Science
CELTA- Certificate of English for Teaching Adults.
ESOL- English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Cambridge University - United Kingdom

Civics History and Government
Test for Citizenship
Question 1Question 1
WhatWhat is the supreme law ofis the supreme law of
the land?the land?
the Constitution

WhatWhat does the Constitutiondoes the Constitution
do?do?
sets up the government

The idea of self-government is inThe idea of self-government is in
the first three words of thethe first three words of the
Constitution. What are theseConstitution. What are these
words?words?
We the People

What is an amendment?What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution

What do we call the first tenWhat do we call the first ten
amendments to theamendments to the
Constitution?Constitution?
the Bill of Rights

What is one right or freedomWhat is one right or freedom
from the First Amendment?from the First Amendment?
speech, religion,
assembly, press, petition
the government

How many amendments doesHow many amendments does
the Constitution have?the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)

What did the Declaration ofWhat did the Declaration of
Independence do?Independence do?
announced our
independence from Great
Britain

What are two rights in theWhat are two rights in the
Declaration of Independence?Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of
happiness

What is freedom of religion?What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any
religion, or not practice a
religion.

What is the economic systemWhat is the economic system
in the United States?in the United States?
capitalist economy

What is theWhat is the “rule of law”?“rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the
law. No one is above the
law.

Name one branch or part of theName one branch or part of the
government.government.
Congress—legislative
President—executive
Courts—judicial

What stopsWhat stops oneone branch ofbranch of
government from becominggovernment from becoming
too powerful?too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers

Who is in charge of theWho is in charge of the
executive branch?executive branch?
the President

Who makes federal laws?Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate and
House of Representatives)

What areWhat are twotwo parts of the U.S.parts of the U.S.
Congress?Congress?
the Senate
the House of Representatives

How many U.S. Senators areHow many U.S. Senators are
there?there?
one hundred (100)

We elect a U.S. Senator forWe elect a U.S. Senator for
how many years?how many years?
six (6)

Who is one of your stateWho is one of your state’s U.S.’s U.S.
Senators?Senators?
(answers will vary)

The House of RepresentativeThe House of Representative
has how many votinghas how many voting
members?members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)

We elect a U.S. RepresentativeWe elect a U.S. Representative
for how many years?for how many years?
two (2)

Name your U.S. Representative?Name your U.S. Representative?
(answers will vary)

Who does a U.S.Who does a U.S.
Representative represent?Representative represent?
all the people of the state

Why do some states have moreWhy do some states have more
Representatives than otherRepresentatives than other
states?states?
because some states
have more people

We elect a President for howWe elect a President for how
many years?many years?
four (4)

In what month do we vote forIn what month do we vote for
President?President?
November

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

What is the name of the ViceWhat is the name of the Vice
President now?President now?

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

If both the President and theIf both the President and the
Vice President can no longerVice President can no longer
serve, who becomesserve, who becomes
President?President?
the Speaker of the House

Who is the Commander andWho is the Commander and
Chief of the military?Chief of the military?
the President

Who signs bills to becomeWho signs bills to become
law?law?
the President

Who vetoes bills?Who vetoes bills?
the President

What does the PresidentWhat does the President’s’s
Cabinet do?Cabinet do?
advises the President

What are two Cabinet-levelWhat are two Cabinet-level
positions?positions?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education

What does the judicial branchWhat does the judicial branch
do?do?
reviews laws

What is the highest court in theWhat is the highest court in the
United States?United States?
the Supreme Court

How many justices are on theHow many justices are on the
Supreme Court?Supreme Court?
nine (9)

Who is the Chief Justice of theWho is the Chief Justice of the
United States?United States?

Under our Constitution, someUnder our Constitution, some
powers belong to the federalpowers belong to the federal
government. What isgovernment. What is oneone powerpower
of the federal government?of the federal government?
to print money, to declare
war, to create an army, to
make treaties

Under our Constitution, someUnder our Constitution, some
powers belong to the states.powers belong to the states.
What is one power of theWhat is one power of the
state?state?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire department)
give a driver's license
approve zoning and land use

Who is the Governor of yourWho is the Governor of your
state?state?
(answers will vary)

What is the capital of yourWhat is the capital of your
state?state?
(answers will vary)

What are the two majorWhat are the two major
political parties in the Unitedpolitical parties in the United
Sates?Sates?
Democratic and Republican

What is the political party ofWhat is the political party of
the President now?the President now?

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

There are four amendments to theThere are four amendments to the
Constitution about who can vote.Constitution about who can vote.
DescribeDescribe oneone of them.of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote.
You don’t have to pay to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (men and women)
A male citizen of any race can vote.

What is one responsibility thatWhat is one responsibility that
is only for United Statesis only for United States
citizens?citizens?
serve on a jury
vote

What are two rights only forWhat are two rights only for
United States citizens?United States citizens?
apply for a federal job,
vote, run for office, carry a
U.S. passport

The EndThe End
Prof. Sergio Grunbaum.
BSc - Bachelor of Science
CELTA- Certificate of English for Teaching Adults.
ESOL- English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Cambridge University - United Kingdom

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