MCS Civics Study Guide PDF

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

words? we the people
2. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is the power of
the federal government? levy taxes, regulate commerce, establish a uniform law of
naturalization, establish federal courts (subordinate to the Supreme Court), establish and
maintain a military, and declare war.
3. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

because they have more people or population.
4. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life, liberty
5. What document announced our independence from Great Britain?

Declaration of Independence
6. What is the "rule of law"?

the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality
of all citizens before the law, secures a non arbitrary form of government, and
more generally prevents the arbitrary use of power.
7. When was the Constitution written?

1787
8. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

33
9. Name a branch or part of the government.

the Executive branch
10. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Members of Congress
House of Representatives
11. How many U.S. Senators are there?

100
12. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

6 years
13. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

vice- president.
14. What does the President's Cabinet do?

to advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties
of each member's respective office.
15. We elect a President for how many years?

4 years
16. In what month do we vote for President?

November.
17. Who signs bills to become laws?

The president.
18. What is the highest court in the United States?

The supreme court of the United States.
19. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
20. Which one is a U.S. territory? Version A

Puerto rico.
21. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The bill of rights
22. What is a promise one makes when he or she becomes a United States citizen?
Be loyal to the United States and give up loyalty to other countries.
23. What age must citizens be to vote for President?

18
24. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The civil war.
25. When is the last day that one can send in their federal income tax forms?
april 15
26. Who was our first President?

george washington
27. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the louisiana purchase
28. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas jefferson.
29. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
30. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

31. Who is considered the "Father of Our Country"?
32. Who makes federal laws?
33. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
34. Who was President during World War I?
35. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
36. What is the capital of the United States?
37. When do we celebrate Independence Day?
38. What does the Constitution do?
39. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
40. What is one reason people immigrated to North America in the 18th century?
41. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
42. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
43. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
44. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power
of the federal government?
45. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
46. What is the capital of your state?
47. When powers are divided between the states and the national government it is referred to as..
48. The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.
49. Who vetoes bills?
50. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
51. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
52. What is the name of the national anthem?
53. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
54. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
55. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
56. Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
57. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
58. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
59. Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the First Amendment?
60. The ________ gives citizens to right to bear arms.
61. What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda
rights?
62. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution granted the right to vote to which group?
63. Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to...
64. The citizens of a country hold the power in a...
65. America received its independence from Great Britain in...
66. Based on the Constitution who can vote?
67. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
68. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness." Where is the quotation above is from?
69. The House of Representatives has _____ members.
70. War may be declared only by...
71. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the
writers.
72. Congress can override the veto of the President with a ____ vote.
73. The President has the power to appoint government officials and the power to make treaties
with foreign countries. Who must approve these actions by the President?
74. The length of the term for a federal judge or justice is...
75. What is the power of Congress?
76. What are the requirements for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen.?
77. This document said that the United States is free from Great Britain.
78. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
79. Which man wrote the Gettysburg Address?
80. The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?
81. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
82. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
83. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
84. What are the two longest rivers in the US?
85. What tribe of Native Americans is recognized by the Federal Government who reside in
Alabama today?
86. Who has the power to override a presidential veto?
87. If both the President and Vice President become incapacitated, who acts as president?
88. Which amendment deals with states' rights?
89. Which amendment enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves?
90. Who appoints members of the Supreme Court?
91. What year did Alabama become a state?
92. How long is the term for members of the House of Representatives?
93. Which article of the Constitution establishes qualifications and powers for the Legislative
Branch?
94. Which article of the Constitution establishes qualifications and powers for the Executive
Branch?
95. Which of the following is not a right of voters?
96. Who advises the President?
97. James Madison is known for being...
98. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
99. Which branch of the government decides if a law goes against the Constitution?
100. The US bought the Louisiana territory from what country?

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1. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.

What are these

3. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

4. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

5. What document announced our independence from Great Britain?

6. What is the "rule of law"?

7. When was the Constitution written?

8. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

9. Name a branch or part of the government.

11. How many U.S. Senators are there?

12. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

13. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

14. What does the President's Cabinet do?

15. We elect a President for how many years?

16. In what month do we vote for President?

17. Who signs bills to become laws?

18. What is the highest court in the United States?

20. Which one is a U.S. territory? Version A

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

23. What age must citizens be to vote for President?

26. Who was our first President?

28. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

30. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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