Government 4

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

Two (2)
Five (5)
Four (4)
Nine (9)

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

(For) life
Lifetime appointment
(Until) retirement
Forever.

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

By mutual agreement.
By decision of the president.
To be independent (of politics).
To limit outside (political) influence.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Joe Biden.
Amy Coney Barrett.
Kamala Harris
John G. Roberts, Jr

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Make treaties.
Print paper money.
Create an army.
Declare war.

Name one power that is only for the states

Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments
Approve zoning and land use

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Dispel the fears of the new national government.
Declares unconstitutional laws.
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Economic changes after the great depression.

Who is the governor of your state now?

Answers will vary
[District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]
[District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]
[District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]

What is the capital of your state?

Answers will vary
[District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital.
Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]
C: Rights and Responsibilities

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

You do not have to pay (a voting tax) to vote.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
A male citizen of any race (can vote).
You don�t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

You don�t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote).
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
Persons of legal age who have reached the age of 18

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A male citizen of any race (can vote).
You don�t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
Persons of legal age who have reached the age of 18

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Republican Citizens.
Citizens of the United States
Afro-descendants.
Emigrants.

What are the rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

To the country.
To the shield.
the flag of the United States of America.
To the state.

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
Serve in the military (if needed)
Obey the laws of the United States.
Give up loyalty to other countries

How can people become United States citizens?

Born in the United States.
By decree.
By Obligation.
By Religion.

How can people become United States citizens?

By Obligation.
By population increase.
By birth through parents.
For parents born in that country.

How can people become United States citizens?

By decree.
By naturalization.
By population increase.
By friends or acquaintances.

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Vote-Run for office
Join a political party-Help with a campaign
Join a civic group-Join a community group
Contact elected officials-Support or oppose an issue or policy

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