Civics - Government Part 1

What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

• The United States of America

• The Constitution

• The President

• The Flag

How can an American citizen be civically engaged in democracy?

• Vote in elections

• Attend a concert

• Watch television

• Read a novel

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• We the people...

• We the citizens...

• We the government...

• We the states...

When is the federal income tax deadline?

• March 15

• April 15

• May 15

• June 15

What does the judicial branch do?

• Enforces laws passed by Congress

• Decides if a law violates the US Constitution

• Creates new laws for the country

• Advises the President on legal matters

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution Act

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• It defines the federal government of the US

• It outlines the rights of individual citizens

• It establishes the judicial system

• It describes the process for amending laws

When becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, a person promises to:

• Obey all laws of the United States

• Pay taxes only when required

• Vote in every election

• Serve in the US military if needed

What is one right the Constitution guarantees to everyone living in the US?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial