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US Citizenship Civics Key Facts

26 flashcards on the government, history and symbols most often asked in a United States civics test. Study material written for practice, not the official test.

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Supreme law of the land
The Constitution.
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First three words of the Constitution
We the People.
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First ten amendments
The Bill of Rights, added in 1791.
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Number of amendments
Twenty-seven.
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Three branches of government
Legislative (Congress), executive (president), judicial (courts).
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Parts of Congress
The Senate (100 members, 6-year terms) and the House (435 members, 2-year terms).
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President's term
Four years; limited to two elected terms.
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Supreme Court size
Nine justices.
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Checks and balances
Each branch can limit the power of the others.
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Who is commander in chief?
The president.
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Who becomes president if the president cannot serve?
The vice president.
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Overriding a veto
Two thirds of both houses of Congress.
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Voting age
Eighteen (26th Amendment).
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A responsibility only for citizens
Serving on a jury (and voting in federal elections).
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Selective Service
Men register at age eighteen.
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Federal income tax deadline
Usually April 15.
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Declaration of Independence
Written mainly by Thomas Jefferson; adopted 4 July 1776.
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First president
George Washington.
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Louisiana Purchase
1803; bought from France; doubled the size of the country.
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Civil War
1861 to 1865, North against South, mainly over slavery.
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Emancipation Proclamation
1863; freed slaves in the Confederate states.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Ended segregation in public places and banned job discrimination.
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Capital of the United States
Washington, D.C.
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Flag
Thirteen stripes for the original colonies and fifty stars for the states.
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National anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner.
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Independence Day
July 4.

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