Rights & Civics
What are 2 major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain>
The Declaration of Independence
Which branch makes federal law?
Legislative
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes and lack of representation
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Name one author of the Federalist Papers
James Madison
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What ws the name of the war between the American colonies and Great Britain?
American Revolution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
Who are the senators from our state
Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
What did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
Women's rights and voting rights
What are the three branches of the US government?
Executive, legislative, judicial
What is one promise made when becoming a U.S. citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attached the United States.
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolish slavery
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
How old must citizens be to vote for President
18
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Who is the commander in chief
the President
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered the voting age to 18
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435