Frequently Missed Civics Questions

Front

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Back

435

Front

If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

Back

The Speaker of the House

Front

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

Back

The President

Front

Who vetoes bills?

Back

The President

Front

Who is the chief justice of the United States now?

Back

John Roberts

Front

What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Back

Nancy Pelosi

Front

Which is NOT a reason the colonists fought the British? Options: Because of high taxes without representation, Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River, Because the British army stayed in their houses, Because they didn't have self-government

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Because of restricted access to the Mississippi River

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What is NOT something Benjamin Franklin is famous for? Options: Being a U.S. diplomat, Being the author of "Poor Richard's Almanac", Being the first Postmaster General of the United States, Conducting scientific experiments, Saying "Give me liberty or give me death."

Back

Saying "Give me liberty or give me death."

Front

Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

Back

The Civil War

Front

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed the slaves in the Confederate states