Civic Literacy Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which branch of the U.S. federal government has the power to declare war?
Answer: The legislative branch (Congress)
Article I of the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war. While the president is commander-in-chief, only Congress can formally declare war.
What is the significance of the Federalist Papers?
Answer: They argued for ratification of the U.S. Constitution and explained its principles
The Federalist Papers were 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote ratification of the Constitution and explain its design.
Which of the following best describes the role of a citizen in a representative democracy?
Answer: Citizens elect representatives who make laws on their behalf
In a representative democracy, citizens vote for elected officials who then represent them in government, making laws and policy decisions on their behalf.
What does the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protect?
Answer: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms: speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Answer: To replace the weak Articles of Confederation with a stronger national government
The Constitutional Convention was convened to address the serious weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, resulting in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
What is the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Answer: It gave women the right to vote
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, prohibiting denial of the right to vote on the basis of sex.