Civics 101 Contest

What are two rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty & justice

• Life & death

• Life & right to own a home

• Life & pursuit of happiness

What is the supreme law of the land in the US?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

How many US Senators are there?

• 435

• 50

• 100

• 52

What are the three branches of US government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, State, Judicial

• State, Federal, International

• President, Vice President, Senate

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 11

• 10

• 19

• 9

How many Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 435

• 100

• 52

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

• Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Reps

• Because of the state's location

• Because of the geographical size of the state

• Because of the state's population

If the President has to leave their job, who becomes President?

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• Be respectful of others

• Obey the law

• Pay taxes

• Serve on a jury

Who was the first President?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson