30 Questions
What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch of the government?
To make federal laws
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the government?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
How many years do we elect a U.S. Senator for?
Six years
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Because of the state's population
What is the total number of voting members in the House of Representatives?
435
How many years do we elect a President for?
Four years
Who becomes President if the President can no longer serve?
The Vice President
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
What is the role of the President's Cabinet?
To advise the President
What is the main idea of the first three words of the Constitution?
The idea of self-government
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, explains laws, and resolves disputes
What is the term for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the country's independence from Great Britain
What is the 'rule of law' in the United States?
No one is above the law
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Who was the first Postmaster General of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
What was the main reason that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the main achievement of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Freed slaves in the Confederate states
What was Susan B. Anthony known for?
Fighting for women's rights
What was the name of the territory bought by the United States from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Who was the President of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?
Communism
What was the goal of Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement?
To achieve equality for all Americans
What major event occurred on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Which river is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Study for the U.S. citizenship test with these 100 civics questions, covering the Constitution, self-government, and amendments. Prepare for the naturalization test and become a U.S. citizen.
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