Civics Pretest
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- What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
- all men are created equal
- What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
- preamble
- Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
- Native Americans
- Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
- Thomas Jefferson
- In what year was the Constitution written?
- 1787
- What is the hight court in the U.S.?
- Supreme Court
- Where does Congress meet?
- Capital building in Washington, DC
- Who has the power to declare war?
- Congress
- What do we call a change to the Constitution?
- an amendment
- What is the Constitution?
- supreme law of the land
- What is the head executive of a city government called?
- mayor
- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- July 4, 1776
- Who becomes President of the U.S. if the President and Vice President die?
- Speaker of the House
- How many Senators are there in Congress?
- 100
- What is the executive branch of our government?
- President, cabinet & department under cabinet
- Who is the Commander in Chief of the US military?
- President
- What is the legislative branch of our government?
- Congress
- Who elects Congress?
- citizens 18 & older
- What were the 49th & 50th states of the Unioin?
- Alaska & Hawaii
- In what month do we vote for President?
- November
- What are 2 major political parties in the US?
- Republican & Democratic
- What are the first 10 amendments to the Constituion called?
- Bill of Rights
- Where is the White House located?
- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C.
- Can the Constitution be changed?
- yes
- What are the colors of the flag?
- red, white & blue
- How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
- no limit
- What is the head executive of a state government called?
- governor
- Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the US military?
- George Washington
- What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
- interpret laws
- What is Congress?
- Senate & House of Representatives
- From whom did the U.S. gain independence as a result of the Revolutionary War?
- Britain
- Which countries (3) were our enemies during World War II?
- Japan, Germany & Italy
- How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
- 27
- Who is Chief Justic of the Supreme Court today?
- John G. Robberts Jr.
- Who was the first President of the United States?
- George Washington
- For how long do we elect the president?
- 4 yrs
- How many representatives are there in Congress?
- 435
- Who was President during the Civil War?
- Abraham Lincoln
- How many states are there in the Union?
- 50
- How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
- no limit
- What is the judiciary branch of our government?
- Supreme Court
- How many stars are there in our flag?
- 50
- Who makes the laws in the US?
- Congress
- What are the duties of Congress?
- to make laws
- What is the minimum voting age?
- 18
- What is the max number of terms for which a person can be elected President?
- 2
- What are the three branches of our government?
- judicial, executive, & legislative
- What is the White House?
- where president lives
- What is a purpose of the United Nations?
- discuss & solve world problems
- How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
- 9
- What is one benefit of being a citizen of the US?
- right to vote
- What is the national anthem of the U.S.?
- Star Spangled Banner
- For how long do we elect each Senator (National)?
- 6 yrs
- Who becomes the President if the President should die?
- Vice President
- What is the US Capital?
- Washington, DC