Basic Civics Knowledge

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For how long do we elect each Senator?: 6 years
What is the United States Capitol?: The place where Congress meets
What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)?: Hawaii
What is the White House?: The President's official home
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?: The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves.
What is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government?: The Supreme Court
Who is the current Governor of the state you live in?: "The answer to this question depends on where you live. To learn the name of the Governor of your state, go to http://www.firstgov.gov and select the state government link."
What kind of government does the United States have?: A Republic
What is the national anthem of the United States?: The Star-Spangled Banner
What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states?: Colonies
What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)?: Alaska
What makes up Congress?: The Senate and the House of Representatives
What do we call changes to the Constitution?: Amendments
Which President is called the "Father of our Country"?: George Washington
Can the Constitution be changed?: Yes, the Constitution can be changed.
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?: The American Indians/Native Americans
How many times may a Senator or Congressman be re-elected?: There is no limit.
Who elects the President of the United States?: The Electoral College
How many branches are there in the United States government?: There are 3 branches
What is the head executive of a city government called?: The Mayor
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?: We fought Great Britain in the Revolutionary War.
What is the executive of a state government called?: The Governor
What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?: Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?: Congress
What special group advises the President?: The Cabinet advises the President.
For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?: For 2 years
Name one of the purposes of the United Nations: For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?: All people living in the United States
What is the most important right granted to United States citizens?: The right to vote
Who is the Vice President of the United States today?: Dick Cheney
What are the colors of our flag?: Red, white, and blue
Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States: To obtain Federal government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live
How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?: 50 states
Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?: Independence from Great Britain
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?: To interpret and explain the laws
For how long is the President elected?: The President is elected for 4 years.
What colors are the stripes on the flag?: The stripes on the flag are red and white.
Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights: The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments
What is the Constitution?: The supreme law of the land
Name two Senators from your state: The answer to this question depends on where you live. Here is a list of senators for all states: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC
How many stars are there on our flag?: There are 50 stars on our flag.
How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution?: Twenty-seven amendments
Who becomes President if the President dies?: The Vice President
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?: Thanksgiving
What are the two major political parties in the United States today?: The Democratic and Republican parties
What is the legislative branch of our Government?: Congress
Why are there 100 Senators in the United States Senate?: Each state elects 2 Senators.
How many full terms can a President serve?: Two full terms
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr?: A civil rights leader
Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?: George Washington
Who elects Congress?: The citizens of the United States
Who is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?: The President
Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?: John G. Roberts, Jr.
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?: 18 is the minimum voting age.
Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?: Francis Scott Key
Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?: The President
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?: Thomas Jefferson
Who signs bills into law?: The President
How many Senators are there in Congress?: There are 100 Senators in Congress, 2 from each state.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?: There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?: Congress
Who was President during the Civil War?: Abraham Lincoln
In what year was the Constitution written?: The Constitution was written in 1787.
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?: To gain religious freedom
What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?: That all men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
How many stripes are there on our flag?: There are 13 stripes on our flag.
What is the Bill of Rights?: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
What is the capital of the state you live in?: "The answer to this question depends on the state where you reside. To learn the capital of your state, go to http://www.firstgov.gov and select the state government link."
Who is the President of the United States today?: George W. Bush
What are the three branches of our government?: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
What is the name of the President's official home?: The White House
What color are the stars on our flag?: The stars on our flag are white.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?: There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?: The Bill of Rights
In what month do we vote for the President?: November
What do the stars on the flag mean?: One for each state
In what month is the new President inaugurated?: January
Where does freedom of speech come from?: The Bill of Rights
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die?: The Speaker of the House
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?: The Preamble
Where is the White House located?: Washington, DC
What is the supreme law of the United States?: The Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?: July 4, 1776
Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?: The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment: The rights of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the Government
What is the highest court in the United States?: The Supreme Court
Who was the first president of the United States?: George Washington
What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President?: A candidate for President must • be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen, • be at least 35 years old, • and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
"Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?": Patrick Henry
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?: The Mayflower
What group has the power to declare war?: Congress has the power to declare war.
What do the stripes on the flag represent?: The first 13 states
What is the executive branch of our government?: The President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members
Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II: Germany, Italy, and Japan
What were the original 13 states?: Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia
What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?: Independence Day

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