Pilsonisko zināšanu jautājumi ar atbildēm: 2025. gada tests

Pareizā atbilde:Republika

What is the form of government of the United States? — Republic

Pareizā atbilde:ASV Konstitūcija (U.S. Constitution)

What is the supreme law of the land? — The U.S. Constitution

Pareizā atbilde:Aizsargā cilvēku tiesības

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. — Protects the rights of the people

Pareizā atbilde:Cilvēkiem vajadzētu pārvaldīt sevi paši

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? — People should govern themselves

Pareizā atbilde:Ar grozījumiem

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? — Amendments

Pareizā atbilde:Amerikāņu pamattiesības

What does the Bill of Rights protect? — The basic rights of Americans

Pareizā atbilde:Divdesmit septiņi (27)

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? — Twenty-seven (27)

Pareizā atbilde:Tajā teikts, ka Amerika ir brīva no Lielbritānijas kontroles.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important? — It says America is free from British control.

Pareizā atbilde:Neatkarības deklarācija (Declaration of Independence)

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? — The Declaration of Independence

Pareizā atbilde:Vienlīdzība un brīvība

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. — Equality and liberty

Pareizā atbilde:Neatkarības deklarācija (Declaration of Independence)

The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? — The Declaration of Independence

Pareizā atbilde:Kapitālisms

What is the economic system of the United States? — Capitalism

Pareizā atbilde:Neviens nestāv pāri likumam.

What is the rule of law? — No one is above the law.

Pareizā atbilde:Konfederācijas statūti (Articles of Confederation)

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. — The Articles of Confederation

Pareizā atbilde:Lai neviena daļa nekļūtu pārāk spēcīga

There are three branches of government. Why? — So one part does not become too powerful

Pareizā atbilde:Likumdošanas, izpildvaras un tiesu

Name the three branches of government. — Legislative, executive, and judicial

Pareizā atbilde:Izpildvaras atzaru

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? — The executive branch

Pareizā atbilde:ASV Kongress (U.S. Congress)

What part of the federal government writes laws? — The U.S. Congress

Pareizā atbilde:Senāts (Senate) un Pārstāvju palāta (House of Representatives)

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? — The Senate and the House of Representatives

Pareizā atbilde:Raksta likumus

Name one power of the U.S. Congress. — Writes laws

Pareizā atbilde:Simts (100)

How many U.S. senators are there? — One hundred (100)

Pareizā atbilde:Seši (6) gadi

How long is a term for a U.S. senator? — Six (6) years

Pareizā atbilde:Četri simti trīsdesmit pieci (435)

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? — Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Pareizā atbilde:Divi (2) gadi

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? — Two (2) years

Pareizā atbilde:Lai precīzāk sekotu sabiedrības viedoklim

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? — To more closely follow public opinion

Pareizā atbilde:Divi (2)

How many senators does each state have? — Two (2)

Pareizā atbilde:Lai mazajiem štatiem būtu vienlīdzīga pārstāvība

Why does each state have two senators? — Equal representation for small states

Pareizā atbilde:Maiks Džonsons (Mike Johnson)

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? — Mike Johnson

Pareizā atbilde:Sava štata iedzīvotājus

Who does a U.S. senator represent? — The people of their state

Pareizā atbilde:Sava štata pilsoņi

Who elects U.S. senators? — Citizens from their state

Pareizā atbilde:Cilvēkus no sava kongresa apgabala

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? — People from their congressional district

Pareizā atbilde:Pilsoņi no viņu kongresa vēlēšanu apgabala

Who elects members of the House of Representatives? — Citizens from their congressional district

Pareizā atbilde:Jo dažos štatos ir vairāk iedzīvotāju

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? — Because some states have more people

Pareizā atbilde:Uz četriem (4) gadiem

The President of the United States is elected for how many years? — Four (4) years

Pareizā atbilde:22. grozījuma dēļ

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? — Because of the 22nd Amendment

Pareizā atbilde:Donalds Dž. Tramps (Donald J. Trump)

What is the name of the President of the United States now? — Donald J. Trump

Pareizā atbilde:Džei Di Venss (JD Vance)

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? — JD Vance

Pareizā atbilde:Viceprezidents

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? — The Vice President

Pareizā atbilde:Paraksta likumprojektus, padarot tos par likumiem

Name one power of the president. — Signs bills into law

Pareizā atbilde:Prezidents

Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? — The President

Pareizā atbilde:Prezidents

Who signs bills to become laws? — The President

Pareizā atbilde:Prezidents

Who vetoes bills? — The President

Pareizā atbilde:Prezidents

Who appoints federal judges? — The President

Pareizā atbilde:Kabinets (Cabinet)

The executive branch has many parts. Name one. — The Cabinet

Pareizā atbilde:Konsultē prezidentu

What does the President’s Cabinet do? — Advises the President

Pareizā atbilde:Valsts sekretārs un ģenerālprokurors

What are two Cabinet-level positions? — Secretary of State and Attorney General

Pareizā atbilde:Tā nosaka, kurš tiek ievēlēts par prezidentu.

Why is the Electoral College important? — It decides who is elected president.

Pareizā atbilde:Augstākā tiesa (Supreme Court)

What is one part of the judicial branch? — The Supreme Court

Pareizā atbilde:Izlemj, vai likums ir pretrunā ASV Konstitūcijai

What does the judicial branch do? — Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution

Pareizā atbilde:Augstākā tiesa (Supreme Court)

What is the highest court in the United States? — The Supreme Court

Pareizā atbilde:Deviņas (9)

How many seats are on the Supreme Court? — Nine (9)

Pareizā atbilde:Pieci (5)

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? — Five (5)

Pareizā atbilde:Uz mūžu

How long do Supreme Court justices serve? — For life

Pareizā atbilde:Lai būtu neatkarīgi no politikas

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why? — To be independent of politics

Pareizā atbilde:Džons Robertss (John Roberts)

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? — John Roberts

Pareizā atbilde:Drukāt papīra naudu

Name one power that is only for the federal government. — Print paper money

Pareizā atbilde:Izsniegt autovadītāja apliecību

Name one power that is only for the states. — Give a driver’s license

Pareizā atbilde:Pilnvaras, kas nav piešķirtas federālajai valdībai, pieder štatiem vai tautai.

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? — Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

Pareizā atbilde:Balsot var pilsoņi no astoņpadsmit (18) gadu vecuma.

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. — Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.

Pareizā atbilde:ASV pilsoņi

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? — U.S. citizens

Pareizā atbilde:Vārda brīvība, reliģijas brīvība un pulcēšanās brīvība

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? — Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly

Pareizā atbilde:Amerikas Savienotajām Valstīm

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? — The United States

Pareizā atbilde:Ievērot ASV likumus un aizstāvēt Konstitūciju

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance. — Obey the laws of the United States and defend the Constitution

Pareizā atbilde:Naturalizēties

How can people become United States citizens? — Naturalize

Pareizā atbilde:Balsot un sazināties ar ievēlētām amatpersonām

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? — Vote and contact elected officials

Pareizā atbilde:Dienēt armijā

What is one way Americans can serve their country? — Serve in the military

Pareizā atbilde:Likums to prasa

Why is it important to pay federal taxes? — Required by law

Pareizā atbilde:Likums to prasa

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. — Required by law

Pareizā atbilde:Reliģijas brīvība

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one. — Religious freedom

Pareizā atbilde:Amerikas pamatiedzīvotāji

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? — Native Americans

Pareizā atbilde:Āfrikas iedzīvotājus

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? — Africans

Pareizā atbilde:Amerikas revolūciju (American Revolution)

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? — The American Revolution

Pareizā atbilde:Aplikšana ar nodokļiem bez pārstāvības

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. — Taxation without representation

Pareizā atbilde:Tomass Džefersons

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? — Thomas Jefferson

Pareizā atbilde:1776. gada 4. jūlijā

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? — July 4, 1776

Pareizā atbilde:Jorktaunas kauja

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. — The Battle of Yorktown

Pareizā atbilde:Ņujorka, Virdžīnija, Džordžija, Delavera un Merilenda

There were 13 original states. Name five. — New York, Virginia, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland

Pareizā atbilde:ASV Konstitūcija (U.S. Constitution)

What founding document was written in 1787? — The U.S. Constitution

Pareizā atbilde:Džeimss Medisons

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. — James Madison

Pareizā atbilde:Tie atbalstīja ASV Konstitūcijas pieņemšanu.

Why were the Federalist Papers important? — They supported passing the U.S. Constitution.

Pareizā atbilde:ASV pirmais ģenerālpastmeistars

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one. — First Postmaster General of the United States

Pareizā atbilde:ASV pirmais prezidents

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. — First president of the United States

Pareizā atbilde:Neatkarības deklarācijas autors

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. — Writer of the Declaration of Independence

Pareizā atbilde:“Konstitūcijas tēvs”

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one. — “Father of the Constitution”

Pareizā atbilde:Pirmais valsts kases sekretārs

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. — First Secretary of the Treasury

Pareizā atbilde:Luiziānas teritoriju

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? — The Louisiana Territory

Pareizā atbilde:Pilsoņu karu

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. — The Civil War

Pareizā atbilde:Pilsoņu karš

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. — The Civil War

Pareizā atbilde:Getisbergas kauja

The Civil War had many important events. Name one. — The Battle of Gettysburg

Pareizā atbilde:Vadīja ASV Pilsoņu kara laikā

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one. — Led the United States during the Civil War

Pareizā atbilde:Atbrīvoja vergus Konfederācijas štatos

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? — Freed slaves in the Confederate states

Pareizā atbilde:Pilsoņu karš

What U.S. war ended slavery? — The Civil War

Pareizā atbilde:14. grozījumā

What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens? — The 14th Amendment

Pareizā atbilde:Pēc Pilsoņu kara

When did all men get the right to vote? — After the Civil War

Pareizā atbilde:Sūzana B. Entonija

Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s. — Susan B. Anthony

Pareizā atbilde:Otro pasaules karu

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. — World War II

Pareizā atbilde:Jo Vācija uzbruka ASV civilajiem kuģiem

Why did the United States enter World War I? — Because Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships

Pareizā atbilde:1920. gadā

When did all women get the right to vote? — 1920

Pareizā atbilde:Ilgākā ekonomiskā lejupslīde mūsdienu vēsturē

What was the Great Depression? — Longest economic recession in modern history

Pareizā atbilde:Biržas krahs 1929. gadā

When did the Great Depression start? — Stock market crash of 1929

Pareizā atbilde:Franklins Rūzvelts

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? — Franklin Roosevelt

Pareizā atbilde:Japāņi uzbruka Pērlhārborai

Why did the United States enter World War II? — The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

Pareizā atbilde:Ģenerālis Otrā pasaules kara laikā

Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one. — General during World War II

Pareizā atbilde:Padomju Savienība

Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War? — The Soviet Union

Pareizā atbilde:Komunisms

During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States? — Communism

Pareizā atbilde:Lai apturētu komunisma izplatīšanos

Why did the United States enter the Korean War? — To stop the spread of communism

Pareizā atbilde:Lai apturētu komunisma izplatīšanos

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War? — To stop the spread of communism

Pareizā atbilde:Cīnījās, lai izbeigtu rasu diskrimināciju

What did the civil rights movement do? — Fought to end racial discrimination

Pareizā atbilde:Cīnījās par pilsoņtiesībām

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one. — Fought for civil rights

Pareizā atbilde:Lai piespiestu Irākas armiju atstāt Kuveitu

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? — To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

Pareizā atbilde:Teroristi uzbruka Savienotajām Valstīm

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? — Terrorists attacked the United States

Pareizā atbilde:Karš Afganistānā

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks. — The war in Afghanistan

Pareizā atbilde:Čeroki

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. — Cherokee

Pareizā atbilde:Lidmašīna

Name one example of an American innovation. — Airplane

Pareizā atbilde:Vašingtona, D.C.

What is the capital of the United States? — Washington, D.C.

Pareizā atbilde:Ņujorkas ostā

Where is the Statue of Liberty? — New York Harbor

Pareizā atbilde:Jo bija 13 sākotnējās kolonijas

Why does the flag have 13 stripes? — Because there were 13 original colonies

Pareizā atbilde:Jo katram štatam ir viena zvaigzne

Why does the flag have 50 stars? — Because there is one star for each state

Pareizā atbilde:“The Star-Spangled Banner”

What is the name of the national anthem? — The Star-Spangled Banner

Pareizā atbilde:No daudziem – viens

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean? — Out of many, one

Pareizā atbilde:Svētki, lai atzīmētu ASV neatkarību no Lielbritānijas

What is Independence Day? — A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain

Pareizā atbilde:Neatkarības diena, Darba diena un Pateicības diena

Name three national U.S. holidays. — Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day

Pareizā atbilde:Svētki, lai pagodinātu karavīrus, kas miruši militārajā dienestā

What is Memorial Day? — A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

Pareizā atbilde:Svētki, lai pagodinātu cilvēkus, kas dienējuši ASV bruņotajos spēkos

What is Veterans Day? — A holiday to honor people who have served in the U.S. military