Worksheets2023 Owasso PS Naturalization Study Guide(PART 1: US GOVERNMENT)
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
state laws
city ordinances
U.S. Constitution
Supreme Court rulings
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
all of the above
The idea of self-government is in the first words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We hold these truths
All men are created equal
With liberty and justice
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
an addition to the Constitution
both a and b
none of the above
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
Civil Liberties
Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom guaranteed in the First Amendment?
speech and press
religion
assembly and petition
due process of law
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
50
100
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
gave voting rights to former slaves
set up a new form of government
stated we were a free nation
ended the Revolutionary War
What are rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
all of the above
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
You can only practice Christianity.
The government does not allow religious practices.
Elected officials must not practice a relgion.
What is the economic system in the United States?
communist
socialist
market
democratic
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law.
Government must obey the law
Everyone must follow the law
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT one branch or part of the government?
executive
legislative
judicial
stock market
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
checks and balances
a and b
none of the above
Who is in charge of the nation's executive branch?
judges
president
senators
governors
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
President
state legislatures
Supreme Court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate
White House
House of Representatives
a and c
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
10
435
How many senators make up the U.S. Senate?
50
100
10
435
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
10
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
state populations are different
some states are wealthier
some states are larger in size
more citizens vote in some states
Name the U.S. Representative currently serving your district of Owasso, Oklahoma?
Kevin Hern
Markwayne Mullin
Frank Lucas
Stephanie Bice
Who does the A U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
voters over the age of 18
people who live in a district
property owners
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
10
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
10
In what month do we vote for President/
June
November
January
July
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which describes them?
Citizens 18 years and older can vote.
You don't have to pay a tax to vote.
Any citizen can vote.
all of the above
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barrack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Kevin Stitt
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years
21 years
25 years
16 years
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Vice President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President
Vice-President
General of the U.S. Army
Secretary of Defense
Who signs bills to become laws?
voters
President
cabinet
Supreme Court
Who vetoes bills?
Vice-President
President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
state courts
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
makes laws for the nation
serves the voters of Washington D.C.
oversees the courts of law
Which of the following is not a power of the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if laws are against the Constitution
commands the military.
What is the highest court in the United States?
Senate
U.S. district court
U.S. Supreme Court
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Which person is NOT a U.S. Senators representing the state of Oklahoma?
Markwayne Mullin
Kevin Stitt
James Lankford
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
15
12
2
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Earl Warren
Clarence Thomas
John Marshall
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is a power(s) of the federal government?
to print money
to declare war
to make treaties
all of the above
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Which is NOT one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
approve zoning and land use
declare war
What is the capital of your state?
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Norman
Name the current Governor of the State of Oklahoma?
Mary Fallin
George Bush
Kevin Stitt
John Roberts
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Socialist and Communist
Democrat and Republican
National and State
Federal and Anti-Federal
Which person is NOT the head of an Executive Branch's department who make up the President's cabinet?
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
Secretary of Treasure Janet Yellen
Attorney General Merrick Garland
Secretary of Defense Colin Powell
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Democrat
Independent
Federal
What national elected office does Nancy Pelosi now hold?
President
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Vice-President
Senator
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Majority Leader of the Senate
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
Kamala Harris
What is a responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on jury
vote in a national election
a and b
none of the above
What are rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech
the right to bear arms
freedom of religion
all of the above
Name a right only for United States citizens?
veto a law
vote in a federal election
run for federal office
b and c
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag?
our country
our state
our community
our family
What is a promise one makes when they become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
obey laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military, if needed
all of the above
What is a way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
serve on a jury
run for office
all of the above
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
January 1
April 15
July 4
September 1
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between 18 and 26 years of age
over 21 years of age
under the age of 18
between 20 and 40 years of age
