QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is a power of
the federal government? - ANS To print money, to declare war, and to make treaties
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - ANS Because of the
state population
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Life and pursuit of happiness
What is the rule of law? - ANS Everyone must follow the law
When was the Constitution written? - ANS 1776
How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANS twenty-seven (27)
Name a branch or part of the government. - ANS Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? - ANS Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there? - ANS one hundred (100)
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, We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? - ANS six (6)
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? - ANS Vice-President
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANS Leads the Armed forces, Advises the president,
Commands the U.S.
In which state is the Statue of liberty - ANS New york
We elect a President for how many years? - ANS four (4)
In what month do we vote for President? - ANS November
What is the highest court in the United States? - ANS Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - ANS nine (9)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? - ANS Bill of rights
What is a promise one makes when he or she becomes a United States citizen? - ANS Give up
loyalty to other countries, be loyal to the United States, Serve in the U.S. military
What age must citizens be to vote for president? - ANS Eighteen (18)
Who was our first president? - ANS George Washington
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Thomas Jefferson
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