U.S. Government Civics Exam 1-20

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What is the economic system in the U.S.?

Back

Capitalist economy

Front

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

Back

We the People

Front

What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Liberty and pursuit of happiness

Front

What is the "rule of law?"

Back

Everyone must follow the law

Front

Which of the following is a branch or part of the government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

How many U.S. Senators are there?

Back

One hundred (100)

Front

How many years is the elected term for a U.S. Senator?

Back

Six (6)

Front

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Back

Because of the size of the state's population

Front

The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Back

435