US citizenship civics test

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution sets up the government and protects basic rights.

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

They show the idea of self-government.

What is an amendment?

The Constitution has been amended 27 times.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

They were ratified in 1791.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

The most recent, the 27th, was ratified in 1992.

What are the three branches of government?

Separation of powers stops one branch from becoming too powerful.

How many US Senators are there?

Two from each of the 50 states.

For how many years is a US Senator elected?

About a third of the Senate is elected every two years.

For how many years is a member of the House of Representatives elected?

All 435 seats are elected every two years.

How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?

Seats are shared between the states by population.

For how many years is the President elected?

A President can be elected at most twice (22nd Amendment).

Who makes federal laws?

Congress is the Senate and the House of Representatives.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

1787 is when the Constitution was written.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Jefferson was its main author.

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The Constitution makes the President Commander in Chief.

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

The Pacific is on the West Coast.