2024 Civics Exam - Questions and Answers

2024 Civics Exam - Questions and Answers What is the supreme law of the land? Constitution What does the Constitution do? sets up the government The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the People What is an amendment? A written change to the constitution What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? Bill of Rights What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Speech How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared our independence from Britain What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life & Liberty What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. What is the economic system in the US? Capitalism What is the "rule of law"? everyone must follow the law Name one branch or part of the government Legislative What stops 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances Who is in charge of the executive branch? President Who makes federal laws? Congress What are 2 parts of the US Congress? Senate and House of Representatives How many US senators are there? 100 We elect a US Senator for how many years? 6 Who is one of your State's senators? Katie Britt and Tommy Tubberville The House of Representatives has how many members? 435 We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? 2 years Name your U.S. Representative. Jerry Carl Who does a senator represent? all the people of the state Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? States Population