WorksheetsCitizenship Part 2
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the form of Government of the United States?
Communism
Socialism
Republic
Monarchy
Which is something the US Constitution does not do?
Defines Powers of government
defines parts of Government
Protects the rights of the people
declares independence
The US Constitution starts with the words "We the People". What does "We the people" mean?
consent of the governed
Amendments
Run by the States
Government run by Congress
What document says America is free from British Control, all people are created equal, identifies inherent rights, and showed individual freedoms?
Articles of Confederation
The Consitution
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Which is not important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution?
Equality and Liberty
Social Contract and Natural Rights
Limited Government
Divine Right of Kings
What is the economic system of the United States?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Environmentalism
Which is not a document that influenced the US Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers and Anti Federalist Papers
Emancipation Proclamation
Mayflower Compact
Name the three Branches of Government
General Assembly and Supreme Court
State, County, Local
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Congress, People, the Courts
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Governor and the Schools
House of Representatives and Courts
Senate and People
Which is a power of Congress?
Write Laws and Declare War
Schools and Voting
Execute Laws
Appoint Supreme Court Justices
Who are your state's US Senators now? (Ohio)
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn
Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown
Cory Booker and Bob Menendez
Steve Stivers and Troy Balderson
How many senators does each state have?
based on population
50
2
10
Who are your US Representative now? (Ohio)
Troy Balderson
Rob Portman
Sherrod Brown
Steve Stivers
Who does a US Senator represent?
The Country
The citizens of their state
The citizens of the Country
The citizens of their district
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens of their state
Citizens of their district
Citizens of their county
Citizens of the USA
The 22nd Amendment causes what?
Seperate Ballots for the President and Vice President
The President can only serve 2 terms
Presidential Disability and Succession
Banning of Poll Taxes
What is the name of the Current President of the United States of America?
George W Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Current Vice President of the United States?
Paul Ryan
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Hilary Clinton
Which is a Power of the President?
Signs Bill into Law
Delcare War
Post Offices
Piracy
Which is a Power of the President?
Commander in Chief
Declares War
Rules Washington DC
Protects against Counterfitting
Who Vetoes Bills?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Preident
The Supreme Court
Who Appoints Federal Judges?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Preident
The Supreme Court
Members of the Executive Branch
Senate and House of Representatives
The Federal Courts
The President and Cabinet
The states and federal government
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected President
It controls the country
It chooses Congress
It controls all voting
What is one part of the Judicial Branch?
President
House of Representaives
Congress
Supreme Court
How many Supreme Court Justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
4
7
9
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Life
Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for Life or until retirement?
to limit outside political influence
to make them un biased
to keep them forever
to make them unstable
What is the name of the Current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States?
Neil Gorsch
Amy Comey Barret
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomeyer
What is one power only for the States?
Declare War
Post Offices
Provide Education
Counterfeiting
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
powers not given to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people
No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Freedom of Speech, religion, Press, assembly, and petition
power belongs to the states only and none are given to the federal government.
Who is the Governor of your state now?
John Kasisch
Mike Dewine
Steve Stivers
Troy Balderson
The 26th Amendment gives what group the right to vote?
Citizens 18 years old and older
You don't have to pay poll taxes to vote
All Males of any race
All Women
The 24th Amendment gives what group the right to vote?
Citizens 18 years old and older
You don't have to pay poll taxes to vote
All Males of any race
All Women
The 15th Amendment gives what group the right to vote?
Citizens 18 years old and older
You don't have to pay poll taxes to vote
All Males of any race
All Women
The 19th Amendment gives what group the right to vote?
Citizens 18 years old and older
You don't have to pay poll taxes to vote
All Males of any race
All Women
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Anyone living in the US
Citizens of the US
Citizens of Washington DC
Morgan High School
This Amendment made it your civic duty to pay your federal income taxes?
16th
17th
15th
12th
What war did Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Civil War
War of 1812
American Revolution
Spanish American war
When was the Declaration of Independence OFFICIALLY adopted/sent to printer?
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
August 2, 1776
September 17, 1787
When was the Constitution adopted?
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
August 2, 1776
September 17, 1787
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution? Name one of the writers?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
George Bush
What Documents were written to help the people understand the US Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
This man Doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
This man was the third President and wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
This man was the fourth President and the Father of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
This man was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
This Amendment gives Citizenship to alll persons born in the United States?
13th
14th
15th
16th
Thr Great Depression started with what event?
The election of Herbert Hoover
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
The Dust Bowl
World War II
Who was President during World War II?
Woodrow wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
This man was a General during WWII and the 34th President of the United States
Woodrow wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Why did the US enter the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
To use the Army
To Stop the spread of Communism
Because we were bombed at Pearl Harbor
To help China
Why did the US enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
To Stop the spread of Communism
Because we were bombed at Pearl Harbor
To help China
The Nation's first Motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
In God We Trust
Out of Many, one
Providence Favors our Undertaking
Bi Cameral Legislture
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Washington, DC
Liberty Island, New York
Ellis Island, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is Memorial Day?
a day to honor soldiers who died in military service
a day to honor the people who serve in the US Military
A day to honor the American Flag
a day to celebrate US Independence from Britian
What is Veterans Day?
a day to honor soldiers who died in military service
a day to honor the people who serve in the US Military
A day to honor the American Flag
a day to celebrate US Independence from Britian
Which Amendment changed the election of US Senators from the hands of the state to the hands of the People?
15th
16th
17th
19th
This Amendment called Lame Duck moved inaguration from March to January 20th?
12th
20th
22nd
26th
This Amendment gave Washington DC the right to vote for President according to the Electoral College?
12th
20th
23rd
24th
What is a Quorum?
Minimum number of members required to pass legislation
maximum number required to deny legislation
an opera song
a rush to pass a bill
who is the speaker of the house?
Mitch McConnell
Chuck Schumer
Nancy Pelosi
Mike Pence
What is a Bicameral Legislature?
two ways to make laws
two houses structure of congress
two people that create laws
two friends that live in D.C
