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U S Civics and Government Facts
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1
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What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Answer
To declare independence from Great Britain.
2
Question
Name two rights in the Declaration of Independence.
Answer
Life and liberty.
3
Question
What is freedom of religion?
Answer
You can practice any religion or not practice any.
4
Question
What type of economic system does the U.S. have?
Answer
Capitalist or market economy.
5
Question
What is the 'rule of law'?
Answer
Everyone and leaders must follow the law.
6
Question
Name one branch of the U.S. government.
Answer
Congress, President, or the courts.
7
Question
How does the Constitution prevent one branch from becoming too powerful?
Answer
Checks and balances or separation of powers.
8
Question
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Answer
The President.
9
Question
Who makes federal laws?
Answer
Congress, Senate, or House of Representatives.
10
Question
What are the two parts of Congress?
Answer
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
11
Question
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Answer
One hundred.
12
Question
How long is a U.S. Senator's term?
Answer
Six years.
13
Question
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Answer
Four hundred thirty-five.
14
Question
How long is a U.S. Representative's term?
Answer
Two years.
15
Question
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Answer
All people of the state.
16
Question
Why do some states have more Representatives?
Answer
Because of their population.
17
Question
How many years does a President serve?
Answer
Four years.
18
Question
In what month do Americans vote for President?
Answer
November.
19
Question
Who is the current President of the United States?
Answer
Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name.
20
Question
Who is the Vice President now?
Answer
Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name.
21
Question
Who becomes President if the President can no longer serve?
Answer
The Vice President.
22
Question
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
Answer
The President.
23
Question
Who signs bills to become laws?
Answer
The President.
24
Question
Who vetoes bills?
Answer
The President.
25
Question
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Answer
Advises the President.
26
Question
Name one Cabinet-level position.
Answer
Secretary of State, Defense, or other listed positions.
27
Question
What does the judicial branch do?
Answer
Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if laws go against the Constitution.
28
Question
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Answer
The Supreme Court.
29
Question
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Answer
Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
30
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Who is the Chief Justice?
Answer
Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.