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A comprehensive set of questions and answers covering key aspects of us civics, including the structure of government, fundamental rights, and the responsibilities of citizenship. It is a valuable resource for students preparing for the minnesota civics test or anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of american government and civic engagement.
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What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution? ✔✔The Bill of Rights
What does the "rule of law" mean? ✔✔everyone, including the leaders, must follow the law
What are the three branches of government? ✔✔Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What are the "unalienable rights" identified in the Declaration of Independence? ✔✔life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What is an amendment? ✔✔a change or addition to the Constitution
Which of the following are three rights protected by the first amendment. ✔✔speech, religion and press
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? ✔✔"We the People"
What does the U.S. Constitution do? ✔✔Provides the structure of US government and protects basic rights.
What does freedom of religion mean? ✔✔The government cannot establish or favor a religion.
What is the supreme law of the U.S. called? ✔✔The United States Constitution
How many U.S. senators are there? ✔✔ 100
Who does a U.S. senator represent? ✔✔All of the people of their state.
Why do some states have more U.S. representatives than other states? ✔✔The amount is based on the state's population.
How many voting members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives? ✔✔ 435
What are the two bodies of the U.S. Congress? ✔✔Senate and House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the U.S.? ✔✔The Supreme Court
What does the president's cabinet do? ✔✔Provide advice to the president.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? ✔✔The president of the U.S.
Which of the following has the power to veto a bill? ✔✔The president of the U.S.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? ✔✔The vice president.
In what month do we vote for president? ✔✔November
What is an example of a cabinet level position? ✔✔Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury
What is the term of office for the president of the U.S.? (How often do we vote?) ✔✔4 years
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.? ✔✔Democrats and Republicans
What rights do all people have living in the U.S. and are guaranteed under the 1st amendment? ✔✔Freedom of speech, religion, assembly.
What promises must people make when they become naturalized U.S. citizens? ✔✔Serve in the military.
Freedom of religion.
Freedom of assembly.
What is one responsibility that is limited to only U.S. citizens? ✔✔Obligation to serve on a jury in court.
What is the capital of Minnesota? ✔✔Saint Paul
The 15th Amendment, the 19th Amendment and the 26th Amendment all gave more people what important right? ✔✔The right to vote. (African American men, women, and 18 year olds)
What are some examples of federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota? ✔✔-The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
-The White Earth Nation
-The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
-The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
-The Prairie Island Indian Community
-The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Identify the primary cause of the U.S. Civil War. ✔✔Slavery: the enslavement of African Americans
What is a reason European colonists came to the Americas. ✔✔Religious freedom because in Europe the governments persecuted people with different types of religions even if they were Christian but a different type of Christian than the government supported.
What happened to most enslaved Africans who were transported to the Americas by Europeans? ✔✔They were sold and forced into slave labor by the European colonists.
When must all men first register for the Selected Service? ✔✔age 18
Besides voting, what is a way that Americans can participate in their democracy? ✔✔Join a community group or political party to provide their opinions on issues.
What did Susan B. Anthony do? ✔✔Fought for equal rights, particularly women's rights.
How old do U.S. citizens have to be in order to vote in the election for president? ✔✔ 18