Civics Questions

Government imposed trade restriction that limits

An agreement reached during the constitutional convention

sombody not supposed to be in the country

The study of rights and duties of citizenship

what part of the US constitution defines US citizenship?

What triggers the reapportionment of seats in the house of representatives?

What branch of government enforces the laws?

How would the Mayflower Compact, declaration of Independence, and then state constitutions lay the groundwork for the United States Constitution?

What power is designated to the House of Representatives?

what is happening to civic engagement in the US according to Robert Putnam?

Describe the basic characteristics of the governments most states created.

What branch of government Checks and reviews laws?

Branch of government that has maritime jurisdiction

How many seats are in the House of Representatives?

The Civil War had many important events. Name one.- Battle of Fort Sumter- Emancipation Proclamation- Battle of Gettysburg- All of the above

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? (Pick 2)-Enlist in the military-Travel abroad-Vote-Run for office

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.- Invented the lightbulb- First Cabinet Member to James Madison- First Secretary of Treasury- None of the above

Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.- Rosa Parks- Susan B. Anthony- Michelle Obama- All of the above

The US entered WWII after being attacked by what country at Pearl Harbor?

Name one power of the president.- Signs bills into laws- Vetoes bills- Commander in Chief- All of the above