Question 1

How many amendments does the Constitution have? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The United States Constitution has 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791. Additional amendments have been added over the years, with the most recent one, the 27th Amendment, being ratified in 1992.

Question 2

Name one U.S. Territory. Choose one:

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, while Hawaii is a state, Cuba is an independent country, and Okinawa is part of Japan.

Question 3

What does the judicial branch do? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The judicial branch has multiple responsibilities, including deciding if laws are constitutional, reviewing laws, and resolving disputes, which encompasses all the options provided.

Question 4

Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The Cherokee are a Native American tribe in the United States, recognized as one of the indigenous peoples within the country.

Question 5

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (writing to a newspaper, calling Senators and Representatives, giving an elected official your opinion on an issue, joining a community or civic group, and voting) are ways Americans can participate in their democracy.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, allowing citizens eighteen (18) and older to vote.

Question 7

Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The President of the United States has the authority to sign bills into law. This is a key part of the legislative process, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 8

The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives has 435 voting members. This number is set by law and has been the standard since 1911, except for a temporary increase to 437 when Alaska and Hawaii became states.

Question 9

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The number of Representatives a state has in the House of Representatives is determined by its population, with more populous states having more Representatives. This is established by the United States Constitution and adjusted every ten years based on the census.

Question 10

What is an amendment? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

An amendment is an addition or change to a legal document or statute, such as the Constitution, often used to clarify, update, or expand the original content.

Question 11

What is the capital of the United States? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Question 12

What are two Cabinet-level positions? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State are both Cabinet-level positions in the United States government, responsible for national defense and foreign affairs, respectively.

Question 13

What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The United States operates under a capitalist economy, where private individuals and businesses own the means of production and operate for profit.

Question 14

How many US senators does Utah have?

Accepted Answer

Each state in the United States, regardless of its population size, is represented by two senators in the U.S. Senate, making the correct answer 2 for Utah.

Question 15

How many U. S. Representatives does Utah have?

Accepted Answer

Utah has 4 U.S. Representatives as of the current congressional apportionment.

Question 16

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Congress is bicameral, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Question 17

What is the supreme law of the land? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The Constitution is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States, outlining the national frame of government.

Question 18

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

U.S. Representatives are elected to serve two-year terms in the House of Representatives.

Question 19

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence specifically mentions "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" as unalienable rights.

Question 20

What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain, marking the beginning of the United States as an independent nation.

Quiz 2: US Citizenship and Government Knowledge