Civic Literacy Exam Question and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the national motto of the United States?

Accepted Answer

In God We Trust

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E Pluribus Unum

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Liberty and Justice for All

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United We Stand

Question 2

What is the highest law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

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Acts of Congress

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Executive orders of the President

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Decisions of the Supreme Court

Question 3

What is the Great Seal of the United States, and what does it symbolize?

Accepted Answer

An official symbol of the U.S. government featuring an eagle, olive branch, arrows, and the motto 'E Pluribus Unum,' representing unity and strength

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A physical document signed by the Continental Congress declaring independence from Britain

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The official wax stamp used by the President to certify executive orders and treaties

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A gold coin minted by the U.S. Treasury symbolizing the nation's economic strength

Question 4

What is the name of the U.S. national anthem, and when was it officially adopted?

Accepted Answer

'The Star-Spangled Banner,' officially adopted as the national anthem in 1931

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'America the Beautiful,' adopted in 1918 during World War I

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'My Country, 'Tis of Thee,' adopted at the nation's founding in 1789

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'God Bless America,' adopted in 1939 at the start of World War II

Question 5

How does a bill become a law in the United States federal system?

Accepted Answer

A bill must pass both the House and Senate in identical form, then be signed by the President (or have a presidential veto overridden by two-thirds of both chambers)

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A bill passes either chamber and is then sent directly to the President for signature

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A bill passes the House, is revised by the Senate, and takes effect automatically without presidential action

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A bill must pass Congress and be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures before becoming law

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Electoral College, and how do electors vote?

Accepted Answer

To formally elect the President and Vice President; electors (generally pledged to follow the popular vote in their state) cast votes that are counted in a joint session of Congress

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To allow Congress to review and approve the results of the popular vote before officially certifying a presidential election

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To give Congress the ability to override the popular vote if the winning candidate is deemed unqualified

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To allow state governors to appoint presidential electors based on electoral performance in each county