Civics Test 1
What does the Judicial Branch do?
They review laws, explain laws, resolve disputes, decide if a law is Constitutional
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a drivers license, approve zoning and land use
Who is the governor of the state now?
Bill Lee
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
one for each state
Name one state that borders Canada?
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
What is the highest court in the United States
The supreme court
What are the two major political parties in the united states?
Democratic and Republican
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote? Describe one
Citizens 18 and older can vote, you don't have to pay a poll tax, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
for the 13 original colonies
Name one U.S territory?
Puerto Rico, U.S Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
What is the capital of our state?
Nashville
Name 2 national U.S holidays
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Where is the statue of liberty?
New York
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Who is the Chief justice of the United States now
John Roberts
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Population is different in every state
When do we celebrate independence day?
July 4th
What is one capital of the United States?
Washington D.C
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money, declare war, make treaties, create an army, or regulate commerce
What month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star-spangled banner
Name one states that borders mexico?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Name one of the 2 longest rivers in the United Sates.
Mississippi, Missouri